The love of my life.

I write a blog every week pretty much about girls and boys and relationships... and this one is no different.

This is my post about my relationship. with thousands of boys. because, my loves, FOOTBALL SEASON IS BACK!!!

Let me tell you a little bit about them. 

1- My younger brother Zack is 18 and a Senior at my old high school(he is also a twin, but Lukey gets another post later.) He's starting varsity for the Rockets this year, and I couldn't be more proud of all that he's worked for! He has big dreams and I love to watch him play. Every Thursday, I send him my good luck wishes and I'm always looking for new inspirations for him, so let me know if you have any!

2- My step dad moved to the midwest to marry my mom when I was 8 from Boston. It wasn't hard for him to convince an 8-year-old to cheer for the Pats. But as I grew and watched and visited and learned, I loved the Patriots all on my own. They were all the values I held dear-determination, teamwork, and pride. They played for the love of the game(okay, the millions too, whatever) and for the people who would kill to take their place. So try to tell me that Peyton Manning is the greatest quarterback in America and I will tell you how Tom Brady taught me how to lead a crowd and made me the person I am today.

3- Finally, I am an Iowa State Cyclone and I love every second of my life here in Ames! This week is the annual CyHawk rivalry game, and I have spent a lot of time working on my arguments for this game. First, let me tell you that I am NOT a fan of trash talk and never have been. I don't see why you can't simply cheer for your team and let me cheer for mine. I believe in cheering FOR my team, not AGAINST the other team. But on that note, this weekend I will be cheering for the team that gave me countless memories and opportunities, the team that stood behind mine, and the team that plays for every person in the stadium, not just themselves. That is why I love being a Cyclone, and I can promise you that I always will be.

At the end of the day, Football is about my family, my values, and everything I am and hope to be. It's not just a game. It's an escape and it's a reality that I hope to live and love. Good luck to all the athletes this fall!