Wow what a year! I don’t even know where to begin.. Soo I think a photo recap is in order!
In 2009..
I rang in the New Year with my ladies.
Tried Snowboarding for the first time.. lived.. and loved it!
Went back to Baltimore for a quick visit, and cheered on the Ravens!
Visited my old stomping grounds, and was reminded of how much I LOVE San Francisco.
Won the Super Bowl .. ahh I mean, visited the Raider’s headquarters.
Snowboarded some more.
Went to the Fiesta Bowl and watched Texas kick some bootay.
Went to Argentina .. (Boca here).
Went to a soccer, I mean Futbol, game in Argentina.
Rode horses in Argentina.
Went to my first Bodybuilding/Fitness/Figure competition.. no photos.. I think I left slightly in shock.. the environment at shows still shocks me.. But I did meet my future trainer.
Had a blast when one of my besties made a surprise visit (all the way from Baltimore)!
Explored Arizona (Sedona here).
Pool partied.
Hit up the Grand Canyon at Sunrise.
Learned that it’s a bad idea to have ‘leg day’ the day before hiking the Grand Canyon.. but we made it!
Turned 25.
Went to an SEC Football Game..
that is perhaps better captured here.
Saw U2 in Concert.
Went to camp for the first time since 4th grade.. Fitness camp that is.
Competed in my first Fitness Competition.
Then did it again the next week.
And finally.. overcame the flu to make it home for Christmas.. though the storybook did not end with me meeting Mr. Right.. perhaps next year :p
SMILE for 2010! I’m quite charming right?! But seriously, each year just keeps getting better!
And a few things that can’t be captured by a photo..
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I went to Argentina in 2009, too! It’s a beautiful place.
In 2009, you inspired me. I was in turns proud of you, in awe of you, and jealous of your motivation. I’m so glad we got to do fun things this year… Let’s do more in 2010!
Amanda you are the sweetest! I can’t tell you how truly much your support through all of this means to me.. 2010 will be fantastic!
Hope 2010 is just as awesome!
very inspiring! Ive been thinking of competing too this past summer ahhh. we’ll see:)
Nice recap! Sounds like it was a great year overall!
Miss you!!! Cant wait for you to come back!!!
You are amazing girl!!! So many things happened in 2009 and I can tell you that I am sure 2010 will be better!!
Have a great night doll!!
XXOO
I enjoyed reading this recap – your pictures are just amazing! Those things that can’t be captured by photos are really nicely summarized and because of them, you will have an amazing 2010! Happy New Year!
What an amazing year you’ve had!
I can’t wait to see what 2010 brings to you! I wish you the best of the best!
A great year indeed, Alyson! All the best for an even more exciting and wonderful 2010!