drunk with power

I believe.

I believe in getting my hands dirty.
I believe in fixing it myself.
I believe that laughter is the best medicine.
I believe that stand-up comedy is the purest art form.
I believe in holding grudges and letting them go.
I believe in second chances, and thirds and fourths.
I believe in hugs.
I believe in face-to-face, not Facebook.
I believe the strongest bonds are formed at night over drinks.
I believe nothing is more important than spending time with the people I care about.
I believe in turning the stereo all the way up.
I believe in long road trips.
I believe in saying “yes” more often than saying “no”.
I believe that trying is as important as succeeding.
I believe in telling everyone how important to me they are.
I believe in doing anything in my power for my friends and family.
I believe in the magical restorative power of music.
I believe in thanking waitresses and bartenders every time and tipping them well.
I believe in voting with my dollar.
I believe in trying new things.
I believe in the inherently sweet nature of pit bulls.
I believe in holding hands.
I believe in public displays of affection.
I believe in women with curves.
I believe in closing my eyes and jumping in with both feet.
I believe in “I love you”.
I believe in shutting up when the movie starts.
I believe in never, ever giving up.
I believe in the power of positive action.
I believe that the greatest rewards come from overcoming the greatest discomfort.
I believe in strong coffee, cold beer and red wine.
I believe in burning bridges.
I believe in ink on paper.
I believe in sharp knives and cast-iron skillets.
I believe in Singles, The Big Lebowski, Quentin Tarantino and George Clooney.
I believe in Little Willie John, Hank Williams, John Coltrane, Thin Lizzy, Bob Pollard and Sloan.
I believe in George Carlin, Jimmy Pardo, Henry Rollins and Hunter Thompson.
I believe if I don’t love you, baby, grits ain’t grocery, eggs ain’t poultry, and Mona Lisa was a man.