I must confess that I've never been much of an AFI fan until I saw them open up for Green Day in August and since then I've been engrossed with Davey's lyrics and their music in general.
I've heard the term straight edge since my elementary school years because of my cousin's friend who claimed to be straight edge. As a child I didn't grasp its meaning and I realized that it's exactly how I have been live my life. Some may claim that I don't necessarily have a choice with drugs because I'm a minor. In my defense, there are many adolescents who have became intoxicated despite their age. There is always a way to get past that-- age has nothing to do with it. As a matter of fact, it seems like it's much easier to become exposed to drugs and alcohol at a young age than when an adult.
I have a choice and one life that I'm willing to live to the fullest of my potential without including alcohol or drugs. That is NOT my scene; in my eyes it's degrading. I always cringe at the sight of a drunk women who lost her dignity by acting as a drunken fool in public.
When hearing Davey speak these words-- I saw grew to admire and respect him more than I did before. It's difficult coming across bands who live by the same philosophy.
This doesn't mean I' m going to shun all bands who drink because majority of the bands I like-- do. My favorite band, Green Day, drinks and has consumed drugs in their prime but I still adore them. I'm simply surprised to hear that there are bands like AFI who have the same views as me and many others.
On another topic briefly mentioned within the video: Veganism. Davey is a full supporter of this movement which I greatly admire! Being a vegetarian is a difficult task, let alone being Vegan. Thus I applaud his dedication.
I confess that I've attempted being Vegetarian but living in a Mexican household it's quite difficult eating a properly balanced meal.
Then there's also the debate about how God intended for certain animals to be eaten. As a Catholic I'm still unsure about this argument. I don't know what to believe when it comes to that situation.
In a nut shell I'm infatuated with Davey's dedication to his beliefs especially being in a rock band. Now I feel like I must meet him and thank him. I wouldn't necessarily bombard him with any AFI related questions-- maybe I'd compliment his band but it wouldn't go further than that. I'd ask him about being straight edge, veganism, and growing up in the East Bay.
As for my life I hope to keep my life alcohol/drug/cigarette free. Since middle to up to my senior year I haven't had the desire to do any of those mentioned above. I always tell my Mom this and she said it's good to have my mind set like that but that if I ever do drink-- it's okay to be a social drinker. Once she said that my mind was beginning to think in that mind frame, "Well maybe I will drink one day-- for fun." However after watching Davey's video I think I have a stronger mindset on not drinking at all.
I told my Mom about Davey's video and she's glad that I became inspired by him and that he's promoting that movement. I think she likes him now because of that ;)
I just hope that one day I get the opportunity to speak to him about these subjects. I know my chances are slim but I suppose I could always send a fan letter? Although I always become discouraged because I know he probably receives a plethora-- more than he could read! But it never hurts to try, right?
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