On Friday I listed a post from my bloggy friend @ChrystinaNoel as one of my favorite posts from the previous weeks #FlashbackFriday. Her post was one of the most fun and interesting ones I had read in a long while. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to do my very own post like her’s. So here goes.
What do I believe? It is such an simple question. One that at first seems easy to answer but really can leave you a bit stumped.
What do I believe? The first thoughts that come to mind are religious. Religion and belief go hand and hand so it’s no surprise that my mind would go there. I believe in God Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I’m down with the Trinity. I believe most people practice or identified with a certain religion because it is what we were first exposed to by our families. That is why I believe we should not judge others and trust that God knows their hearts. After all what if I’d have been born into a Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist or Hindu family. I believe in prayer and have been comforted by it.
I believe I invented stuff crust pizza. Long before Pizza Hut and Domino’s advertised it I was stuffing my pizza crust with my toppings. I’d get my favorite, pepperoni, and take off all of the pepperoni right away. I’d eat my slice sans pepperoni up to the crust. I’d split the pizza crust in half, top from bottom. Then in went the pepperoni sandwich style. Yum Yum! I’ve been eating my pizza that way since about 1986. I’m sure I had it that way in a pizza hut or Domino’s before they came out with stuff crust. If only they’d give me my due credit.
I believe everyone has a talent. It took me a while to figure out mine. I have a talent for encouraging people and helping them see different ways to see obstacles or challenges that are in their way. Once I realized this was my talent it all made sense Now I know why so many strangers and people I don’t know well will start talking to me and telling me their personal business.
I believe in Santa Clause, The Easter Bunny, and Halloween festivities. These holidays and activity give kids a reason to be excited and imaginative. They encourage creativity and in no way take away from the “true meaning of Christmas and Easter and are in no way Satanic. I grew up with these holiday activities and there were no negative effects. I mean Santa gives kids toys as his way of celebrating Jesus’s Birthday. The Easter Bunny gives candy as part of his celebration of Jesus’s Resurrection. And playing dress-up and getting free candy has in no way turned me away from my good Christian values. These things are just fun and innocent ways for kids to create tons and tons of memories of Happy Joyful times.
I believe in wearing my seat belt, paying my taxes, not having much to drink if driving, paying my parking tickets, and basically being a good citizen and person.
I believe in saving money for a rainy day. The rain is coming there will unfortunately inevitable be a an emergency. Having some money saved can make a difference in having or not having credit card debt.
I believe in laughing, A LOT. Not many things make you feel better than a good laugh. It even burns a few calories. 🙂
I believe in learning new things. I have no desire to go back to school but that is not because I don’t enjoy learning. I would not mind lectures on interesting topics. I have no desire for the homework and test. So no school for me. I feed my desire for learning largely through National Public Radio (NPR) and other talk radio shows, along with Wikipedia, and shows on the Science Channel, Discovery, and History Channel.
I believe my pet’s enjoy playing dress up because they know it makes me happy.
Leave a comment telling me what do you believe then head over to @ChrystinaNoel ‘s Post and see what she believes.
It's an easy yet hard question at the same time. I loved reading about your beliefs and its positive message
Belief in things and people is what drives me to go on everyday. This is a great post.
I love this post! I believe in happiness, in family, in soul mates, and in traditions.
I believe my sister invented chocolate dipped pretzels. She was making them long before they were available in stores!
This is awesome! And if you believe you invented stuffed crust pizza…then thank you!
Lovely list!
The stuffed crust pizza makes me laugh! I love that type of pizza!
Aw, I love this.
I believe in family.
I believe in sitting down and enjoying a good book.
I believe in being positive and happy.
Well, I am totally good with you inventing stuffed crust pizza. I love this post.
I loved reading your beliefs and feel we have a few in common such as laughing and being a good citizen. I also believe in karma, hard work, strong coffee and good food.
I believe in big mushy hugs.
I believe in a healing touch.
I believe in the power of prayer.
Thank you for such a great post.
I've said this before but I always find visiting your blog so positive and inspirational. Thank you for keeping a positive attitude!
I think you may have invented the stuff crust pizza. I bow down to your creative genius.
If you invented stuffed crust pizza, I love you. 🙂 I love thoughtful posts, thanks for bringing me into your world and thoughts.
I believe in laughter too. I'm also trying not to ever stop learning. I definitely tend to get distracted with Wikipedia.
I believe in lots of the same things as you! I didn't invent stuffed crust pizza though, so that's a bummer!
I love the spirit of this post! Not only is it positive but it's always great to get to know the blogger behind the blog 🙂
I LOVE this post! I love how you tied how wonderful it is to have something to believe in with the fact that sometimes we believe in things we WANT to believe in.
These are great things to believe in! It's awesome to know these things about ourselves (and others) and not be afraid to share them.
It is great that you know who you are and what you stand for & believe in. A lot of people I know can't say the same.
What a beautiful and inspiring post! I love that you started eating pizza like that way before they made it mainstream. 🙂 I believe every mother deserves more days off because we work so CRAZY hard for our families.
I love your story about the stuffed crust pizza! And I totally believe in laughing too. AND I love your explanation of why kids should believe in Santa, Easter Bunny, etc…I was unfortunately on of those kids who wasn't allowed to believe in those things, and I think it would have been so nice to participate – it probably does help kids be so much more imaginative, and it creates some of the best memories from childhood. I want my kids to have these things too.
You invented stuffed crust pizza. I think they owe you for stealing your idea! lol
I believe it's OK to not clean your house, not answer the phone and not do anything at all on a Saturday to recharge for the week if you need to!
I finally got a chance to read this (can you tell what kind of week it's been?), I loved it!! Also, I have a friend who bites the tip of a slice of pizza, and then eats the crust, and then eats what's left in her hands in a circle – so you have some competition for most interesting way to eat a slice of pizza. But, if it really happened like you said it did – you're right, you did invent the stuffed crust pizza. Also, thanks for sharing my post 🙂 glad you enjoyed it!!
Great post 🙂 I believe in being silly just for laughs!
I really love the idea of this post 🙂 I believe in humankind. For all of our flaws and faults, at our core is a desire to love and be loved.
I believe in Angels. I know that there is a force that is unseen that protects us from harm. It is great to believe. Thanks for encouraging us!
It is such a wonderful feeling to have things to believe in. For me it is the simple things in without a price tag that I believe in the most and enjoy. Awesome article.