Game On

Today marks a very important day for me. It's one of the most exciting days of the year, rivaling even Thanksgiving. You may be wondering...

Is it your birthday? No, not quite yet (September 13 - just as a reminder). 

Are you celebrating an anniversary? (Forever alone face) ...no.

Well what is it, Lindsey?!

Iowa vs. Iowa State. I have watched this game every single year of my life, aside from the great Chuck E. Cheese disaster of '02 which my family still won't let me forget. This is a day that brings an entire state together for binge drinking and football. A true Iowan pastime. 

In conclusion, GO HAWKS!

Butt Surgery

For the past few days, I have been jokingly referring to my dad's operation as 'butt surgery' - mostly because no one explained it to me in a way where I felt comfortable passing information on to others. In all seriousness and honesty, though, I was mildly terrified thinking about my dad being operated on. We arrived at the hospital this morning around 6:00 and I spent two hours watching nurses poke and prod my brave, but visibly nervous father. Surprisingly, I held it together pretty well. At one point, when I thought dad was dozing off, I started flipping through a magazine. Not more than a minute passed when dad said, "I love you, Linds."...just as I thought I could keep my emotions in check!

A nurse wheeled him away right before I had to leave for work, but my sweet brother took over in my absence. Some hours later, I received a call that all went well and my dad was on his way home (later found out that the surgery made dad unable to control his gas. Haha!). Yay, dad! You're the best!

Hope you all have a lovely day!