10 Things That Make Me Happy: Brandon Ledford

What makes you happy? Can you name 10 things that make you happy? Try it! It’s a fun activity and I am thrilled to feature what makes the A Beautiful Ripple Effect community happy :). This guest post is curated by Brandon Ledford! Brandon shares his fun side with us in this post, but he’s got a HUGE inspiring side that I’m going to share with you in another post. He is changing our world, one day at a time.

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Hi all! My name is Brandon Ledford. I am a 26 year old graduate student and research assistant at the George Mason University School of Public Policy. I am getting my graduate degree in Public Policy, with an emphasis in Health Policy and Science and Technology Policy. Basically, I want to be a part of the cancer curing process. Since I was not cut out to be a scientist, I knew that I could make a difference in the cancer policy arena. I am also proud to say that I am a cancer survivor and a recent recipient of the incredible Carolyn’s Compassionate Children’s Scholarship!

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I look forward to adding a guy’s perspective to the “Ten Things That Make Me Happy” series. Just a quick note: my family, friends, and work make me very happy. They just are not as fun or appropriate for this list! I hope you enjoy the list, and let’s start this off right …

Whole Foods Steak

A good steak definitely makes me happy. You can get them at any grocery store, but I highly recommend Whole Foods steaks. There are not any antibiotics or hormones in the meat, and it is as close to a butcher shop as you can get at a grocery store.

Moleskine Large Ruled Notebook

I use these Moleskine notebooks all the time. It is very sturdy, and they look great. I use them for classes, scheduling, and note-taking. They have many different sizes and types.

Kangol Wool Hat

I’m a big hat guy. I like all kinds of hats, from a baseball cap to a fedora. This Kangol wool hat has been my favorite for a few years now. It’s warm, fashionable, and a little different.

Sperry Boat Shoes

Boat shoes are great, and Sperry makes the best. I wear them all the time. They are comfortable and very easy.

Dogs

I have been an animal lover all my life. Dogs are the best. I have had a Golden Retriever, a Dalmatian, a Blue Merle Great Dane, and a few mutts. The Humane Society is a great place to find a dog.

Kiehl’s Facial Fuel

First of all, everything from Kiehl’s is great. They have a store in Georgetown, where I used to work, and I have only went there since my first visit. My favorite product is the Facial Fuel. It’s basically an aftershave and a moisturizer. I also use the “Close-Shavers” Shaving Formula and the Ultimate Brushless Shaving Cream.

Safety Razor

I figured I would stay with the previous theme. Shaving is pretty important, and the Art of Shaving has all types of razors. I prefer the safety razor. It has one blade, and the rest of the razor is stainless steel. This gives a close, nice shave without the irritation caused by regular razors. I really felt like I was part of an ad campaign writing this one!

Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. makes me very happy! I interned here in college (at the Supreme Court) and have lived here ever since. D.C. is a beautiful, fun city. It’s never boring and a great place to live, work, or visit.

Lakers

I was born in San Diego, CA and grew up as a huge Lakers fan. I watch every game I can and see them whenever they play in D.C. They also just won the championship. I could not leave them off the list.

Books

I was a Comparative Literature major in college, so I love books. I am currently reading The Book of Basketball by Bill Simmons. My two other favorites are One Hundred Years of Solitude and Alice in Wonderland. Plus, I can’t leave out Perseverance!

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