HELLO!!!
Sorry I’ve fallen off the face of planet earth–this past weekend has been a whirlwind:
- Going to the Dallas Europa bodybuilding competition and fitness expo on Friday
- loading up on free samples
- waking up at 3am and driving 9+ hours to my new apartment on Saturday
- unpacking, organizing, and trying to get Kovu settled
Crazy, but at least it’s been fun!!
I still have a lot of work to do before classes start on Wednesday, so I won’t bore you with lots of words. Instead, it’ll be lotsa pics 
In short, Europa was freaking amazing.
Not only did I get enough free samples to last me over 20 years, but I got to meet 2 of my biggest fitness idols: Amanda Latona and Dana Linn Bailey!!!
signed pics!
Amanda and Dana were both even nicer than I could’ve ever imagined– down to earth, genuine, SUPER NICE– truly beautiful inside AND out! And I mean holy crap, they’re both so ripped. I could only wish to achieve their physique one day! Ultimately, that’s my goal– I crave a healthy, muscular physique that says, “hey, I’m kinda badass” haha
Dana’s husband Robb was there too causin shenanigans with the flag nor fail crew haha
Not only could you meet bodybuilders, but there were also cool events, bodybuilding competition shows, and a chance to watch the athletes train. My dad raced in a funny improv bike ride by Labrada– he came in 2nd and got some free protein! 
Andy Haman workin out
And then there were the samples…
Shaker cups, drinks, and whey packets–
Preworkout supps–
Tshirts, lunchboxes, misc stuff, and PROTEIN BAR MECCA–
YEAH. I think I’m set for a LONG time haha
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Well, that’s about it from me– I have to take Kovu to the vet for a checkup today, see where my classes are on campus, run some errands, and keep unpacking. I’ll be back later this week with pics of the new digs and other updates!!
Have a great Monday everyone!!!!
who needs groceries now? Youre set! LOL
No joke!! Haha
So glad I finally found your new blog! haha I missed reading it!! I haven’t blogged in months but am going to get back to it!
I was at a fitness expo this weekend too, I got a bunch of samples…BUT no where near as much as you did! I agree with Cotter Crunch, you are totally set for a while now
I AM SO JEALOUS.
Dude, you are STOCKED. That is cray cray. Who doesn’t love free stuff?! I am so glad you got to meet DLB and Amanda. That is amazing. Good things happen to great, magical, fantastical people (A.K.A. YOU!) 
Shucks, thanks girl!!! But I’m afraid you’re the great, magical, fantastic one
How COOL is this darlin! A perfect event for you and that is great you were able to meet your idols and that they were nice, even better
I am beyond jealous of the free samples you received.. especially those QUEST bars! Ahh they are my favorite and obviously fliippen expensive lol.
I hope settling in continues to go splendidly!
Thanks woman! I can’t wait to read your HLS recap, it looked like a blast! And I know right– I wish quest bars grew on trees, I think my wallet would be a lot happier with me haha
With all those samples, I’m sure you’re on your way to being a pro!!!
It sounds like you had fun! I totally want to try those quest bars!
DUDE so cool, I would have loved to go to something like that. I mean look at all those samples too. What fun! I hope you are loving the apartment. Every single part of it!
Offcourse you will share all your samples with your friends? *hint hint*
Dude you already have an AMAZING physique – no doubt in my mind that you will get there.
Curvy, yet ripped! Girl’s got great genes.
Tell me, is amanda’s booty as impressive IRL as it looks in photos? She’s the ultimate bikini pro to me
DLB is a bit bigger then i’d like to get – but MAN does she inspire me. Girl is hardcore!!
Haha I’m teleporting over right now with samples
And YES, Amanda looked like she was photoshopped!! Perfection!
OMG I AM SO JEALOUS!!!!! Amanda Latona is my idol. And Dana is freaking awesome as well!!!
WOW! This sounds like the best weekend ever! I think you’re set with those samples too. Holy cow, I have never seen anything like that!! I mean, I’ve gone to expos and such before but there has NEVER been that many freebies! So I just caught up on some of your last posts and CONGRATS on adopting Kovu!! What a fabulous name. You are going to have so much fun with him!!
Ah, so jealous! That expo looks wicked
It must have been great being around all that muscle! So exciting to start somehting so new and good, too. I finally went and read the Girl Hero interview- good stuff! You really are living a great story, and thanks for letting us in on it!
Okay. A) Holy crap you met Dana Linn Bailey?!?! And you got to flex with her? That is sooo badass. Aaand B) those samples..that is an epic amount of protein and caffeine supplements. You should shaaaaaaare with me girl
I would go so nuts on those protein bars, I’m obsessed! Lol looks like you had a killer time though, I totally wanna go to one of those expos.
Seeing all these on Instagram was killing me! I am SO jealous, it looks like a blast, plus free stuff, plus fitness celebs?? Oh yeaaah. And oh my gosh, I just tried that Olympian labs pea protein for the first time last night–AMAZING, I have got to go buy a big tub of it (Only had a 1 serve packet).
Holy sample heaven! Too legit. You def had a good time!
Woah look at all those samples! Lucky girl!
And that must have been cool to meet some of your idols!
Wow that looks like awesome fun!! Wish they had an expo my way!
Congrats on meeting your idols too, how exciting!!
I’m loving the looks of those bars!!! YUMMMMMM!!!!
soooo many samples!!!!!!!!!!!! looks like it was a blast
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Whoaaa samples!! That is awesome! I am proud of your loot grabbin abilities.
Hahaha I thought you’d appreciate it– you’re my free sample hoarding buddy!!
Whoa, I love all the stuff you walked away with–this sounds like such a cool way to try out new fitness products!
HOLY GOODIES!! that’s a major score and a half bro!
OMG you got to meet Dana!!! That is some swag and a half there.
Sooo many samples. So jealous. I’m glad you and Kovu got there safe and are settling in now!
That is awesome!! You are so lucky to have met both of those amazing ladies! Plus you made out like a bandit with all those samples! Super jealous!
I just stocked up on bars at Whole Foods yesterday and let’s just say, my wallet is not happy….to say I am jealous of your stash is an understatement! Glad you had a fab time
Looks like it was sooo much fun!
This is sooo exctiting!
And,needless to say,I am super jealous of your bar stash… Amaaaaazing!
Omg so awesome!! That looks like an amazing time and holy free samples!!! Love that your dad won a bike race btw
have a wonderful week girl!
OMG!!!! I am so unbelievably jealous!!!!!! Dana is my idol, and I never get sick of looking at Amanda’s butt haha!
This is so cool! I’m so happy you got to chat with some of your idols and got a crazy amount of samples! Seems like so much fun!!!
Seems like the perfect event for you to enjoy:)
Dana is such a beast! That’s awesome you got to meet her! I think she is a little too muscular for me, I would much more prefer a physique like Nicole Wilkins!
wow girl! I can’t believe you met DLB! <3 DREAM!!!!!!!!!!! She's awesome. She is such a rockstar and totally inspires me.
You inspire me too though
lovin’ that quest bar loot – those are my favs! and hey, you ALREADY are kind of a badass!
OH MY GOSH I am SO freaking jelous of all of those samples!!!!!!!! :-O You are so lucky I wish they would come near my house. Haha. Oh and your classes look like so much fun, right up my ally!
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