Libby Smith

About me:

I believe that love is the most important thing in the world, and I've done more than my share of searching for it. But suddenly, as it often happens, I stumbled upon it. I fell in love with a soldier and never looked back. So, I married him. He is not just my husband - he's my best friend. We adore each other and we work hard to make sure it stays that way. :) Ryan spent most of the last few years of his life in Iraq, jumping out of airplanes and running directly into the line of fire. He is my hero for that and for so many other reasons. Although I will remain everything I was before he came into my life, I am now, first and foremost, an Army wife. This isn't a life I chose, it's a life I got pulled into because I fell in love with one who serves. I serve too, in the "silent ranks," and I am beyond proud to take the role. I'd follow him to the ends of the Earth.

I want to spend the rest of my days sitting on a boat, watching orca whales. For as long as I can remember, these animals have fascinated me with their beauty and astounding intelligence. I truly believe I'm one of those people who was put on this earth to save the whales. Someday, some charter captain WILL see my passion and hire me, and even if I have to start at the bottom scrubbing decks, I plan to spend the rest of my life telling anyone who'll listen about my beautiful orcas, and hopefully spread awareness of why they should be protected. Nothing will stand in the way of that goal, including my new life in the Army. Ryan has promised that he will do everything to make my dreams come true when his time in the service is up, and I know that he will.

Right now, I'm just concentrating on getting my degree. My major was English Education for the longest time, but I changed it to Journalism because I realized that teaching isn't for me. I've always loved to write and I know I will be happy doing that every day. I'd love to write for National Geographic someday! Eventually I will start to work toward getting a captain's license so I can find a boat and get out there with my whales. Unfortunately marine biology is not in the cards for this right-brain, so I have a roundabout way of reaching my ultimate goal all planned out.

Marching band is also a MAJOR part of my life and has impacted my life in so many ways. It is absolutely the coolest, most rewarding thing I've ever done. I am so proud to be in the amazing USF Herd of Thunder! GO BULLS!

I would be absolutely nothing without my friends. I have the best people in the world around me...people who have stuck by me and supported me when I didn't deserve it. You know who you are and I want you to know you're more loved and appreciated than I could ever truly convey.