This One is For You, Batman.

It is with a heavy heart I write this post. Mike Wolfe (Batman) has lost his fight against cancer. 

As a Colt Cadet, Mike was ALWAYS around when you needed him, whether it be to make a meal, fix your injury, help with those ungodly props in 2004 and so on. I am proud to have known such a wonderful man, they don't make 'em like you, Batman. You will be missed.

I'll be seeing you. 

Lots to be Thankful For.

Another Thanksgiving has come and gone. Thanksgiving for me, in prior years, is just a day to eat and eat and eat. For the first time in a very long time I am finding myself truly thankful for everything I have and everything I am as a person. Perhaps it's because I don't come home as often as I used to or because I'm growing up, I have no idea. But here are a few things I am thankful for, in no particular order. 

-My family, including the crazy ones. 

-My friends. God do I love all of you, so much. 

-My wonderful boyfriend, of course.

-My health. 

-My heart, without it I wouldn't be feeling the feels right now.

-My mom and dad. 

-My English teacher, Jeni. I don't know another college professor that makes me WANT to go to their 9am class every single Monday, Wednesday and Friday without hesitation. She just found out about some pretty bad health issues.

Last but most certainly not least,

-Mike Wolfe. I have had the pleasure of knowing this man since 2004 and I can not even begin to describe the impact he has had on my life. On Tuesday, I found out he has terminal cancer and is spending his last days at a cancer clinic in Madison. 

Please from the bottom of my heart, take a minute out of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and pray for Mike, Jeni and both of their families. 

Here's to all of you. God Bless. 

I just thought of a tradition to have with my own family when the time comes, each thanksgiving at breakfast before we start eating we will go around the family and share what we are thankful for that year. Perhaps writing them down to see how we change as a person and as a family throughout the years. 

Hey There!

Hey there! I am Brittany! I have lived in Iowa my whole life and while it's colder than the dickens in the Winter, I don't think there is anywhere else I would have rather grown up. I attended the University of Northern Iowa for 3 years majoring in elementary education, but realized that teaching wasn't for me. I then changed my major to anthropology with a minor in biology and transferred to Iowa State! My friends are the bomb and I'm glad that get to enjoy my adventure as much as I do.

I love giraffes, simple as that. If there is a giraffe on a thing or a thing is giraffe print, I need it. No question. I will try anything at least once and if I don't like it I will try it again 3 more times. Having said that, I do not like peanut butter, chocolate, or sushi. 

I love to travel and have gone to at least one concert in each state that I have visited. Visiting each state and traveling overseas is one of the most important things on my bucket list. 

I have lots of stories to share and plenty more that haven't happened yet. I'm glad you're here and I'm excited to share my adventures with you!