manifesto 2012

• i believe in always always always being prepared

• i believe in always being five minutes early

• i believe in neat and tidiness  

• i believe in never ever leaving the house in pajamas :|  (unless it's on fire)

• i believe diet coke, excessive cups of coffee with fake sugar/fake creamer/fake instant coffee, and gluten filled foods are all perfectly acceptable 'vices'

• i believe in holding the door for everyone, even meanies who don't say thank you

• i believe in always being the one with painkillers, tissues and band aids ;)

• i believe that religious beliefs should be regarded as the private parts of your personality :| (ie i do not need to know about them, no way no how)

• i believe in treating everyone the way i want to be treated

• i believe that living within a stone's throw of an ocean is kind of a big deal

• i believe that copious amounts of mint can heal A-N-Y-T-H-I-N-G

• i believe in the magical healing power of music too

• i believe in being kind, positive and forgiving 

• i believe in being true to myself, even if people don't like it

• i believe in never leaving one sad, lonely item on the shelf if i'm buying the rest of the stock (this is kind of crazy...)

• i believe in always always always having my camera with me (even if it's just the iPhone camera)

• i believe in the power of five second plus hugs