behavior

• doubting Thomas.
• back seat driver.
• beating around the bush.
• fuddy-duddy.
• hitting the sack.
• mumbo jumbo.
• wag the dog.

beliefs

• a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
• actions speak louder than words.
• a leopard can't change his spots.
• blood is thicker than water.
• don't count your chickens before they hatch.
• keep your chin up.
• Rome wasn't built in a day.
• practice makes perfect.

situations I find myself in

• toss-up.
• add fuel to the fire.
• barking up the wrong tree.
• close but no cigar.
• start from scratch.

desirous of

• baker's dozen.
• blue moon.
• wear your heart on your sleeve.

in my head

• flash in the pan.
• knee-jerk reaction.
• method to madness.
• a drop in the bucket.