I kept putting off doing the traditional “year in review” post, but then I realized I had a pretty good year, so why not share it?
I ran two 5Ks, and signed up for my first half-marathon. I lost 32.6 pounds, and counting. I got my dream job, saw my byline in an ACTUAL real-life magazine and attended a ton of great shows from Taking Back Sunday to Into It. Over It. I celebrated my one-year anniversary as a Cleveland resident. (I believe I’m now an official Clevelander.) I’m sure there are a bunch of other things I did this year that I’m forgetting, from great new restaurants I tried to awesome bands I discovered. I think I’ve covered the highlights though. Of course a year-in-review post wouldn’t be complete without some photos.
Left: Holding up my first article; Right: First issue with my name in the masthead
Levi Benton of Miss May I, Jack Barakat of All Time Low and Beau Bokan of Blessthefall at a signing in the AP tent during Warped Tour.
Birthday card from my best friend.
The golden ticket to see my favorite president (and some guy named Bruce).
Adam Lazzara at the Cleveland stop of the Tell All Your Friends 10th-anniversary tour
Left: First 5K in September; Right: Second 5K in October
Happy Holidays, from the AP staff!
