"I'd bet my fingers on it..."

... a certain violinist said this to me regarding his belief that I'll never settle for mediocrity. A violinist bet his fingers! Wow, I was impressed.

What would you bet to show you really believed in something?
I asked around.

Keke would bet her shoe closet.
Jon would bet on his grandfather's grave.
Bradson would bet everything; he means it, he's not trying to be cliché.
Daniel (a supergenius) would bet his brain.
Tim would bet his little brother (also his best friend!)
Helen would bet her St. Christopher Medal (the one Jimmy gave her-- she'd die if she lost it!)
Nick: I would bet my cheerful demeanor.
*confused silence on my part, and then laughter*
(Nick would bet his sarcasm.)

Raul,
I would bet the alphabet that you'll never be "a mediocre."
I would bet my big mouth (oral fixation and all) that you'll do anything you say you will.
And I bet my books that you'll realize your dreams...

Even though all you ever do is fiddle around!

Happy Birthday!
¡Feliz Cumpleaños!