HERCULANEUM

Here's hoping you're not stuck somewhere, literally OR figuratively. If the former is true, hopefully it's fleeting. And if the later IS true, what better time than now to get unstuck, yes?

Because if you don't show up to your own party... someday soon, someone's gonna be pissed. Or at the very least, disappointed... And I'm talking about yourself. There's nothing worse than being disappointed in oneself. KNOWING that you can do better... in whatever that may be. And then, not doing it because of fear... or doubt. And I only say this because I know this bullshit song and dance number by heart. And frankly, I'm rather sick and tired of that tune.

So, care to join me, bishes? It IS New Year's Day after all. And while we don't have to be perfect, we can at least try a little. So what if we fall a few times? Failure can suck it. We'll just get back up and try again.

Can you tell I'm trying to convince myself as much as I'm trying to convince you? Well, I am. And I want to convince both of us that this isn't a dress rehearsal. And whether it's New Year's Day or not, there's no better time than right NOW.

This New Year's video-clip contribution comes to us from our dashing correspondent in D.C., Dickie! Thanks, Dickie! Happy New Year's, baby. I hope it's your best one yet.

And then of course, there's THIS scene... Which is well worth the 17 seconds.

From the movie 200 Cigarettes
Director: Risa Bramon Garcia
Writer: Shana Larsen
Release Date: 26 February 1999 (USA)

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