I believe...

In hugs. In humor. In God, and in His infinite love. That fiction often holds more truth than reality. In family. In the friends that become family. In traditions. In unconditional love. In working hard, and playing hard. I believe in stay on the couch in your pajama days, and in get up early and accomplish things days. That one person can change a world. In the transformative power of an outfit. In music. In the American Dream. I believe that dogs can grin. In truth. That travel can change you. That people can change you. That ideas can change you. In dreams, and in chasing after them. That everyone is entitled to one irrational fear, but only one, because more than that and you get ridiculous. In art. In silence. In Christmas lights. In Christmas. In dignity. In indignity. I believe in beauty, whether it's a blossom, a child, a word, or a building. In poetry. In having people spoil you when you're sick. In spoiling people when they are sick. In watching and rewatching movies if they make you laugh. I believe in words. I believe that when you tell me something, you mean it. In optimism. In fireworks. In looking for the good in everything. In poetry. In right and wrong. In opportunities. In remaining true to your own beliefs. In acceptance. I believe that watching a kid learn to hit a baseball is one of the greatest joys in life. In siblings. In being friends with your mom. In inside jokes. In counting shooting stars. In warm blankets. I believe in road trips. In girlfriends. In my boys. In education. In understanding. In glamour. In hard work. In laughing it off. In planting flowers. In sunsets. In moments. In planning for the future. In living each day fully. In giving thanks daily. In supporting out troops. In supporting our president. In rereading books until the cover is worn soft. In making people laugh. I believe in my mom's love. In my dad's silly jokes. In my sisters' understanding, and in my brothers' protectiveness. In my friends' loyalty. In God's promises. In noticing new haircuts. In self-reliance. In knowing when to ask for help. I believe in celebrating. In dancing. In living.