I believe in Santa Claus. I believe one day we will no longer be judged by the color of our skin but by the content of our character. I believe beauty is relative. I believe all dogs go to heaven. I believe it is easier to do good than bad. I believe a child's first gift should be a Bible. I believe if you want something done you have to do it yourself. I believe it is better to give than receive. I believe in the ethical treatment of animals—they deserve the most basic rights regardless of whether they are useful to humans. I believe that if I wish upon a star all my dreams will come true. I believe in magic. I believe it is possible to have all your heart desires. I believe everyone deserves a mother and a father. I believe in the Power of One. I believe a child's second gift should be a dog. I believe that one day I will surf the North Shore with Duke Kahanamoku! I believe I will have a garden with a sign that reads "Please DO pick the Roses." I believe milk tastes best right out of the carton. I believe we should never take action when angry. I believe everyone deserves a second chance, but not a third. I believe that I would like to poke the Pillsbury Doughboy in the tummy. I believe age is only a number. I believe Everyone who asks Receives. I believe that my father is a genuine hero. I believe food and shelter should not be a luxury. I believe we only live once but if we live right once is enough. I believe I will make it to Half-Dome in less than 4 hours. I believe it will all matter in 100 years. I believe real men fight with their hands. I believe that I would like to be a cowgirl and live on a ranch, if only cowgirls didn't wear spurs. I believe the best times I have had did not cost anything. I believe that the beach is my greatest love and the ocean my greatest fear. I believe I should not have to wear shoes. I believe in always taking the stairs. I believe in 3-D ~Desire,~Dedication, ~Determination. I believe you should never go to bed without doing the dishes. I believe in watching the sunrise five times a year. I believe there is a guardian angle watching me. I believe in using the good china. I believe we should give thanks to the Lord before every meal. I believe that if you are not the lead dog, the view never changes. I believe in random acts of kindness. I believe in contributing to society by giving blood and being an organ donor. I believe we should never underestimate the Power of Love. I believe that happiness is not based on possessions, power or prestige. I believe in starting meetings on time regardless of who is missing. I believe you should return all things borrowed. I believe we should buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yard. I believe we shall do unto others as we would have them do unto us. I believe in respecting my elders. I believe Earth should be a non-smoking facility. On behalf of my mother: I believe and vow to keep the Honor Code-I will not lie, cheat or steal nor tolerate those who do. I believe everyone should learn CPR. I believe I will circumnavigate the Hawai'ian island of Oahu, on rollerblades. I believe Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is best when eaten raw. I believe that nothing encourages creative thinking like limited funds. I believe that a prudent man overlooks an insult. I believe it is nice to be important but more important to be nice. I believe that if he breaks your heart the first time it is his fault but if he breaks your heart a second time it is your fault. I believe in the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.'"