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07-22-2007 

So, here we are.  I made the move to the Portland area and I'm not hating it.  It's been rough leaving my family and friends and everything that I've ever known but it's been made easy by knowing I'm starting a new life and a new relationship with someone who hasn't given me a reason to doubt him yet.  We just acknowledged 9 months together yesterday so hey...we're doing good since that is officially longer than 95% of all of my past relationships.  I'm just about completely unpacked and moved in.  It takes time to get unpacked and feel at home when you are finding places for your stuff and not moving into an empty place by yourself.  We officially left Iowa on June 18 and arrived here in Washinton on June 20.  From door to door it was 41 hours and 1809 miles.  I miss Iowa at times and I know I always will but don't worry, I'm sure I'll get back whenever I can find the time and funds to do so.  I'll get some pictures of me and the new man up soon enough.  Hope everyone is finding thier good luck charm this year like I have been lucky enough to do.  

04-01-2007 

It's been a while since I updated this thing so here we go.  I talked about a guy and a possibility of moving.  Well guess what?  Things finally worked for me, yea!!!  Him and I are working on a serious relationship and so that means I am in fact moving.  I will be moving to the Portland area before summer ends.  As of right now the plan is to be moved out there before the end of May.  I know what you're thinking...haven't you been down this road before with men?  Well yes and no.  I have been down a very rough road with men in the past but there is hope for this one so everyone think possitive, damnit!  Other then that there isn't a whole lot to update people on.  Hope everyone is having a good year!  

02-19-2007 

Isn't Valentine's Day just a crock of CRAP?  Seriously, if the day was created to be all about how much money you are willing to spend, then they sure have nailed it these days.  When did that day go from showing love and creative ways to show someone you care to a Hallmark dominated society?  That aside, I may not have had a Valentine but there is someone special in my life these days.  No, nothing serious as of yet.  It is still in the "negotiation phase" as we like to call it.  I'll be going on vacation in about a month and after that vacation I might have a new home in a new state with that man.  I'll keep y'all informed as things happen.

01-01-2007 

Happy New Year everyone! Last year had some hellish roller coasters for me and even though they are not over yet, I hope they will come to an end soon. It was a strange year that seemed to go by very quickly. There were car accidents, deaths, weddings, travel, new friendships and so much more. As an overall view, the year was more positive than negative but we always seem to hone in on the bad more than the good. My wish for 2007 is prosperity...in life, love, career, money, everything. I set a goal for myself last year and got a good start on it (52 pounds weight loss) and I am going to continue on that same goal. I wish all of you a wonderful new year and a reminder that if you can dream it there is no reason why you can't make your dreams come true.

09-14-2006

Well, broken hearts mend quickly.  I'm over it!  Nope, no one new, just don't care anymore. Had a meeting with an attorney today about dad's motorcycle accident.  It went well for him but severly pissed me off.  I find out almost six years later that not only did my attorney not fight hard enough for me (which we all already knew) but he also didn't go after the full amoutn that the law allows you to have.  At this point I would like some lube because I feel like I've been fucked all over again.  On a good note, I'm going to New York City baby.  One of the record companies that I work for is paying for me to go for five days to attend a huge conference.  I'm gonna rub as many elbows as I can and keep your fingers crossed, I might make out good on my life long dream.  Here's to NYC!

08-14-2006

Update time...As usual my heart has been pretty much shattered.  At least I think so.  I've been doing some research and it turnes out that someone obviously is avoiding me.  I know he's home from Iraq, I know he was communicating with people while he was in Iraq.  So I guess the question is why was he avoiding ME while in Iraq.  Second heart break was my other love that was in Iraq but has been home now for a few months.  I know he lied about his divorce because his wife is still in the picture.  What does this mean?  An got suckered again and again and never had a clue...again.  To top things off I allowed myself to be used by two good friends who will remain nameless more for my own protection than thier own.  I'm jobless and loveless and tired of it all.  Woohoo, this year finally crashed on me.  Only good side...it seems to be taking more time for my year to turn to shit then it usually does.  So who wants to fuck me over next?  All I ask is this time I get some lube so I don't hurt so bad.

06-22-2006

I haven't been updating like I should.  Here's a quick one.  Dad got a motorcycle a month ago and had to lay it down to avoid an accident on 06-16, broke all 5 toes on his right foot needing 4 pins to fix it, seperated his right shoulder and got some minor road rash, otherwise he's in good shape and he says he'll ride again.  On my birthday 06-21 I was in a minor fender bender, no injuries, just need a new bumper, tailgate and a few other minor details fixed.  Other than a streak of bad luck things are going well.  I'm still working for the cabinet company and I'm doing well.  A few more months and hopefully I'll be meeting the man who stole my heart and left for Iraq.  Wish me luck on that because we all know my history with men isn't a very good one.  Not much more going on, hope everone is doing well.  Until next time, avoid accidents, bring our troops hope and hope everyone has a good 4th of July.

04-16-2006

Haven't updated in a while so here we go.  Added a few more pictures to the band page, go take a look.  Still working at the cabinet company and enjoying it.  Been working on some personal and family issues and so far so good.  It's a short update but once I get a life I might have more to put on here.  Until next time, hope everyone is having a good year!

02-18-2006

So I've kind of decided that so far this year is both shitty and not shitty.  Not shitty because (keeping fingers crossed) I'm working somewhere new and it's temp-to-hire and I might actually stand a chance of getting the job.  It is shitty because I don't know what way my heart wants to go.  I want to give it to a guy who's in the Army and in Iraq for his second tour.  But my brain keeps over riding my heart and keeping my feet on the ground.  Which we all know, with my track history with men, is probably a good thing.  Sometimes I wish I had a crystal ball to tell me if I'm heading for disaster or if I'm on the right path.  I never know what direction to go anymore.  I'm seriously thinking of laying low for a while and waiting for whatever it is to come to me. 

01-13-2006

Happy New Year everyone.  Well I think it's official...I have again fallen for someone.  It probably wouldn't be such a bad thing if it weren't for the fact that he's in the Army and currently in Iraq.  He's on his second tour but that doesn't make it any easier to deal with.  I send letters about once a month and just recently sent him a huge care package full of food.  I met him shortly after he returned from his first tour.  We started talking back and forth in June and wanted to get together but unfortunitally he went on lock down in preperation for returning to Iraq.  He shipped out on August 27th and is supposed to get leave sometime this month.  I can even begin to describe how I feel about him.  There are so many mixed emotions and what-if's that at times I drive myself nuts.  Even growing up with a father who was a Marine I can't ever remember a time when I've felt so patriotic or proud to be an American as I have since I met him.  Who knows, we could be meant for each other or I could be setting myself up for another heart break.  I guess in time we'll know.  He's set to return home in August of this year and I guess we'll find out then.  Lord keep him close to you and bring him home safe and soon.

12-23-2005

I would like to share a story with you all.  When the we officially declared war on Iraq and deployed troops overseas, my family all got together and hung a flag from the roof of our porch. We hung it in a place that when we put up our Christmas tree up, the lights on the tree would light up the flag. It was kind of our way of paying Christmas tribute to all of the soldiers overseas. My dad was putting up the Christmas tree this year and didn't even notice the flag. The tree wasn't lined up right so the lights didn't shine off the flag, you didn't even notice it. After we got the tree lined up where it needed to be, my dad finally noticed the flag. He said, “We leaving that flag up or taking it down?” He had forgotten why the flag was up there. After I reminded him he stood silent for a moment. It was the first time I had ever seen my dad so somber in all my years. He was a soldier during the Vietnam War period and I wonder if for just a moment, he remembered what it was like to be at war. He didn't snap out of it till I said, “That flag won't come down till our troops come home.” I would have sworn at that moment that I saw my father's eyes fill with tears. To all our soldiers who are fighting overseas this holiday season, Happy Holidays and warm wishes from all of us.  We hope that you come home safe and soon.

11-20-2005

So here's what's going on...jobless again, but hopefully only for a little while.  Waiting to hear on a job in the medical field.  MOORE has come and gone and well, plans should always be expected to be broken.  Things didn't go as I would have liked but that's life right?  John and I did get a little time together but only about half of what I was hoping for.  Right now they are about to pass thru town on thier way home from Michigan and I doubt if they will stop.  Here's to hoping but knowing that it probably won't happen.  Added a few new pictures on the band page so go and check that out.  Hope you all have a happy thanksgiving and a wonderful holiday season. 

11-05-2005

Quick update...the job I had in my last entry...I no longer have.  Doing another seasonal thing at the moment.  I updated the band pictures page, go check it out.  We need to bring our troops in Iraq home.  It sucks being single and all the good men are at war.  Rant over, signing out for now.

10-22-2005

Being a working stiff again is fun, love the job, hope I keep it for a while.  So this week I was supposed to have not one but two bind dates.  Wednesday, first date...no call, no show, no nothing.  I tried calling him to no avail, he never returned my call.  I got stood up.  Friday comes, second date...no call, no show, no nothing.  I tried calling him to no avail, his roommate said he had moved out.  That's right, I got stood up again.  It really didn't hurt my feelings, being as I'm not a very big fan of blind dates.  However, the more I had time to stew about it, the more it kind of pissed me off.  On a better note, MOORE is coming into town in less than a month.  This means I will get to spend time with John.  For those of you who don't know or don't remember, John is the wonderful man that I spent 8 amazing days with in Colorado.  It will be nice to see him again and to just have a "mental vacation" from all the idiots out there.

09-09-2005

I have a job again, yea!  I'm working for an appliance repair shop as a technician dispatcher.  It's nothing huge but it pays the bills and puts cash in my pocket.  Still doing band work and loving it.  Put up a couple new pics of me with the guys of Ill Nino.  We are one week away from the big derby of the year for us and the car STILL isn't finished.  Nothing like taking it down to the wire, eh?  Finally got a new computer so all is well in "Ann-land" at the moment.  My friend is due anytime now with her first kid.  I'm really excited for her.  Not a whole lot more to report.  Hope everyone is doing well and staying out of trouble.  Until next time...

06-05-2005

Well, still not much more then last month to report.  We do have some new dates for derby events, go to http://damageinc.freehomepage.com for all the details.  I'm working on getting a new computer so for anyone that has a really nice computer that they don't need anymore...I aint proud, I'll take it, hahaha.  Hope everyone has had a good half a year.  Hard to believe we're half way thru 2005.

05-09-2005

Another month, another dollar, right?  So I've been working for that band out of Colorado.  We had two shows this weekend.  First one was in Lee's Summit, Missouri and the second one was right here in Des Moines, Iowa.  Both shows were wonderful.  That's about all that's new in my life.  I've been working a lot on trying to get some things done for the band and aside from that, nothing much to mention here.  Till next time...

04-07-2005

Back from vacation and wishing it wasn't over.  My trip to Los Angeles was pretty much a bust...which massively sucks.  I didn't get to meet up with anyone who I was supposed to but hey, that's my luck.  The trip to Colorado was very much needed.  There is something about the surroundings that make you so at ease and calm.  I spent a lot of time with a friend while out there.  He is definitally a big part of why my trip to Denver was so good.  The worst part about leaving was saying goodbye.  When you are able to truely be who you are, your brain fucks with your emotions causing you to feel things that you try so hard to hide.  Now that I'm back to reality, time to check my emotions at the door...yet again.  Story of my life.  It's strange how no matter how much you think you can get used to being single and you can deal with that...someone/something comes along, bites you in the ass and makes you rethink everything all over again.  Companionship with someone is a wonderful thing...too bad I seem to have a hard time finding that close to home.  I've also added a new poem so make sure you check that out.

03-05-2005

Well, I'm 21 days from my vacation and I'm so ready for it.  The family is driving me to a point of almost breaking down.  I love my family very much but there is such a thing as too much family time.  I was very nervous about this trip being that it is my first "official" adult trip.  But the more that happens at home the more I am greatful that I'm going.  When I was younger, a woman claiming to be a psychic told my mom that some day I would be great.  That I would be known all over the world and I would accomplish unthinkable goals.  Here's hoping that time has come...if not, someone had better find a very large straight jacket and come get me.

02-08-2005

I hope that everyone is having a wonderful year so far. Mine has been fairly good to me. I have officially booked my trip to Los Angeles. I am going out for 2 days in order to take care of some business at one of the record companies that I work for. I decided since I’m out that way, what the hell, take a little vacation, catch some sights and have some fun. Please, don’t pass out from holding your breath, I can have fun. I decided I would take my siesta in Denver. While out there I will be doing a little work (shut up, I will still have time for fun, I’m seriously not a work-a-holic) for the band that I talked about in my last entry. On a personal note, I’d like to take this moment to congratulate my brother Mark. He finally put forth an amazing amount of effort and got his G.E.D. He had promised our grandmother before she died that he would make her biggest dream come true. She wanted all of her grandchildren to have no less then a high school education. He did it not only for himself but also for his family. Miss you grandma!

01-06-2005

Welcome to a new year with new beginnings. I would like to say thank you to everyone that supported me in 2004, made my days brighter and was there to lend a shoulder to cry on. This year is already looking to be more promising. I got my very first New Years kiss this year, I’m starting the new year with no baggage of a relationship and well, simply put, a new attitude on life. I also decided to try the local music deal again, see where it goes. I am going to try and do some booking for a band out of Denver and see what I can do for them. I’ve added a lot to the site this past year and I hope that you all have enjoyed it. I will be soon making a permanent site for the demo team but I will still keep a few pictures on here. Here’s to a new year with all of the best for everyone.

11-05-2004

Been a little while since my last update. So what's new? Well, the guy that I have been seeing off-and-on now for almost a year, are kind-of back together. We are going real slow...but strangely faster then we were before. We started talking again just last week and this past weekend I spent the weekend with him at his place out of state. In 2 days it will be our "anniversary" of one year. I guess he doesn't quite understand yet why I care for him so much. The demolition derby season has come to an end for the year. We didn't make out too shabby. Our main driver on his third run got third place. On his fourth run he took the cake...five foot trophy and the cash to boot for first place. We now have a second driver who will be running compact cars. We have lots of cars for next year's season. Here's hoping DAMAGE INC can "Seek and Destroy" the competition in 2005!

08-01-2004

It's been a long time since my last update and man-oh-man is there a lot that's been going on. Let's see...I was with one guy at the start of the year, then him and I took a break and I started seeing someone else...he took the meaning of "Redneck" a little to serious. Then I was seeing someone else...he up and disappeared. Then I was seeing someone else and he spent more time with his drugs then me. So I went back to the guy who I was first seeing at the beginning of the year. Well who the hell knows what's going on with us, but let's put it this way...It's been almost eight since him and I first started going out...and I haven't seen him the WHOLE time. Work has been kind of sucky since that last job that I had back in April but I am working (here and there). I am now a part of a Demolition Derby team called DAMAGE INC...wish us lots of luck. There is more BS here and there that I could talk about but I won't bore you any longer. Thanks, as always, for taking time to care about what's going on in my life.

05-05-2004

Had a job that I loved, lost that job because apparently some people can't stand that someone new comes in and can do their job as good, if not better, then them. So now I'm jobless and broke as a joke. But on an up side, I'm broke because I just bought a truck. Got a Chevy S-10 and I absolutely love it. Now taking donations for the "poor-broke-bitch" fund. All those who would like to contribute, please let me know! Also, got my 5th tattoo reworked to make it look more realistic. Remember kids...SKIN KITCHEN in Des Moines, Iowa is the ONLY place to go for quality tattoos.


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 02-21-2004

So this year has started out absolutely crappy...I spent New Years eve, in a bar, with a band, and was the only person in the whole bar that didn't get at least a hug. On my way home from a concert on February 1st, I slid on some black ice and put my mom's car into the ditch. Yup, I totaled out another car, but at least this one is being fixed and will hopefully be back on the road soon. For Valentine's day I did what I've always done, sat at home alone. If this is the way this year is going to be...I'm SO ready for 2005.

12-26-2003

Another year is coming to an end. I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday season. May your new year be merry and bright, all your wishes come true, and your life be filled with joy and love. 2003 had a lot of ups and downs for me. I am looking forward to a fresh new year. I will be ringing in the new year with a special someone in my life, a good start on a new diet, and in a job that I like very much. 2004 can only be better....right?

11-12-2003

Well it's been a while since my last update so here's a quick run down...My old boss from the record company informed me that in about a year he will be starting his own business and that I will more than likely be working with him. That's a major score because I love that man and he's the shit! I've recently started seeing someone...here's hoping that I don't get my heart kicked in yet again. This past weekend I worked for Nickelback for the first time and what will be the last time. I never got to meet the band, the manager was shady and refused to meet with us and now, I will destroy NB for being egotistical bastards. That's all for now my kiddies, hope y'all are having wonderful lives as well.

08-11-2003

Since my last entry a lot has happened. The dog that we got from the Animal Rescue League isn't the quiet little Husky that we thought she would be. Oh boy, she's a terror on wheels that likes to play and bite (not aggressive, just playful) on everyone that comes in the door. My "brother" John (AJ) recently moved in, or pretty much has. We spend a lot of time together, or should I say, he gets me out of the house. I got my car fixed after the whole ordeal in Minnesota. The problem was that there was a hole in the transmission line that leads into the radiator. Took my dad a matter of 5 minutes to find the hole, cut off the bad spot on the end of the hose, clamp it back into place and put some transmission fluid in. If I had known that was the problem on the side of the road up in Minnesota, I would have been able to fix it myself and make it to a station to get some fluid *mumbles incoherently under breath* stupid car. Nothing else has really changed. Life still goes day-by-day and surprise, I'm still single, ugh.

06-21-2003

Happy Birthday to me...or maybe not. I was supposed to be out of state on vacation, but instead I'm at home and my car is in the driveway with a blown transmission. I was heading to Ft McCoy, Wisconsin yesterday and made it half way there before my car died on the side of the interstate in Minnesota. After five and a half hours of sitting my the side of the road, my father rescued me and towed my car back home. I went to the bar tonight and had a few beers with friends. The birthday curse hits yet again. On an up note, we got a new dog last week from the Animal Rescue League. She's a pure-breed Syberian Husky named Anna. She's so cute and very lovable.

05-01-2003

Not a whole lot going on this month. I have a few concerts coming up that I will be working at. One in Cedar Rapids and 2 in Des Moines. I'm working on some plans to maybe get on with the record company a little more. Not a whole lot to say this month. Been kind of everyday and nothing too exciting. Tune in next time...

03-26-2003

Well last month may have been good but this one wasn't so good. I had my promotion at the record company taken because of some internal housekeeping. I was told, however, that this wasn't because of anything that I did, or didn't do. The decision to axe me (along with 30 or so other people) came down the line before I even got a chance to finish celebrating. My computer was out of service for about 2 weeks (blown monitor, believed to be more). But as you can tell, I'm back and all is gravy.

02-17-2003

This month has been amazing. I got a promotion at the record company that I work for. I went on vacation to Wisconsin and got to meet a guy who I've been wanting to meet for some time now. WOW, he's the exact same that I had imagined that he would be. It's a shame how all the good ones live so far away. Aside from that, I'm still looking for a full time job outside of my music work. I took my car on it's first road trip and it seemed to do alright. Got a ticket on my way home for not wearing my seat belt. But on the plus side, the cop was very nice, cute and didn't bust me for no insurance! All-in-all this has been a fairly good month.

01-05-2003

Happy New Year everyone. I have been doing some small changes to some of the pictures pages. I've taken some old photos off, added some new ones, and moved some of the pictures to different pages. There is now one page specifically for pictures of bands, another page specifically for friends, and then a page for pictures of just me. I thought this lay out might be a little easier for some people looking for specific pictures. Hope everyone is having a good new year. Mine hasn't been exactly the best due to some personal reasons as well as family problems, but things can only get better from here!

12-25-2002

Happy Holidays everyone. As another year draws to an end and another chapter of my life written, I take time to think about all that has happened. In the past year, my mother has fought an uphill battle with her health, our society has managed to scale another war, I have managed to go another year without finding a job, and have still yet to find someone to share my life with, aside from family and friends. For the most part, the year can be summed up as not one of the best that I've had to date. Hopefully 2003 will prove to be a better year for everyone.

11-12-2002

Last week I "finished" my tattoo on my right ankle. I got a daisy on the inside of my ankle and had ivy vines put between my old tattoo and the new one. On the vines I put little insects just for something fun. I bought a guitar and am learning how to play. Also this month, I've gotten to see a few friends and party a little. Other then that, not a whole lot happening this way.

10-19-2002

A whole lot has been happening on this end. Not even a month after loosing our dog, my uncle had to have triple heart bypass surgery. Shortly after that, we lost a close friend of the family to cancer. It's been an up-and-down kind of mood around here. I am currently exploring the idea of taking my photography to the next level. I am in the midst of putting together a portfolio of some of the photos that I have taken in hopes to possibly getting a job doing something that I really enjoy. Everyone wish me luck! I'm looking forward to the end of the month. A friend of mine is hopefully going to be able to come in from out of state and spend some time with me. Here's looking at possibly a good ending to a not so good month.

09-16-2002

I just added a Net Friends page because there are a few friends that I thought needed to be on my site because they mean so much to me. Each individual person has kind of changed me and made a little bit of a difference in my life. Our family dog past earlier this week. We now have no animals in our home. It's been hard for all of the family, but we know that everything will be better soon. All of the picture pages are finished, except for what will be added here and there as more pictures come in. Also, the Memory page has been redone. I didn't feel that it was fair to have just one person on there that meant something to me so I made the page for all of those who have touched my life.

07-15-2002

Well, the car accident that I was in almost two years ago now is finally settled. I got my settlement for that and even though it wasn't exactly for what I was wanting, it's done now. The family is going to be going on vacation. Our very first family vacation ever. Can't wait for that.

06-21-2002

So it's my birthday and what a day it has been. Some friends threw a party for me, complete with food and drink. The party went well. The guy who threw the part made breakfast for all of us and it was wonderful. Unfortunately a friend who had driven two and a half hours to the party was in an accident on her way home. Some teenagers ran a red light and t-boned her totaling out her car. She is fine but it made for one bad end to what was a fairly good day.

06-01-2002

For the past month I have been making little changes here and there. All of the picture pages have been almost totally redone. I did some studying on html codes and figured out that there is a back door to the guest book and was able to get rid of some of the "mystery" entries in the guest book that were blank. Anyway, hope you like the changes that I have made to the page. Just wish that there was more going on in my life so I could put more in here.

03-01-2002

I am no longer working at the local bar that I was booking bands in. The bar decided that they wanted to take back over booking bands in house again. At first I was kind of upset about their decision. But after having thought about it for a while, I am kind of glad in some ways. Now I will be able to do things with my family, friends, and whatever.

01-01-2002

Happy new year. Well, this year is going to be hopefully a very productive year for me. I am looking forward to booking a band from England this year as well as working with more well known bands and signed ones. I am making some more progress with some of the local bands. I have been able to work with a few of the Lazer 103.3FM (local metal station) staff closely last year and I hope to do it even more this year. I am really hoping to get a big musical event going some time this year. Hopefully things will go as planned. I guess we will see.

12-20-2001

I have been really successful in my work at the bar that I have been booking at now for the past 6 months. I've had a lot of good shows and I've had some failures. Just a week or so ago I got to tour with my first signed band. I went on 4 stops of their tour with them. I had to drive the tour instead of being on the RV with them but it worked out best that way because I could go where I wanted and do what I needed to do as well as leave when I needed to. It was an awesome experience. I hope to do it again soon.

05-30-2001

I finally seem to be getting somewhere with all of my work in the music business. I have a few bands that I am working with right now. One band is finishing their work on their second album. Another one is getting ready to go into the studio and cut their second album. And the third one is getting ready to go into the studio and cut their third album. I'm just glad that things are starting to work out finally!

05-10-2001

I am now currently working in the music industry as an independent AR Rep. I work as a single person, for myself with the intentions of helping people who have a band get signed to a record company. I will be getting some clients soon and hopefully I will be able to help some new musicians become professionals.

04-23-2001

It's a boy! My bro and his fiance had a bouncing baby boy, Dylan Alyn Ray, at Mercy Hospital at 10:01 p.m. today. He weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. He is so adorable. I am so happy for them.

03-20-2001

Added some pictures of my brother, his woman and my pool partner. I also added a kind of family pictures page too.

03-01-2001

Well, SINGLE again! Oh yea!

01-02-2001

I did a few updates, added some picture, did a few minor things here and there, take a look and enjoy.

01-01-2001

Happy New Year all. I hope that your holidays went well and that you all make this year ten times better than the last.

12-13-2000

Well, I just found out that my ankle isn't sprained, it's broken, in two places. YEA!

12-08-2000

Amanda's funeral services were held in Illinois today. Her service was beautiful. Our thoughts are with her and her family.

12-01-2000

My boyfriend Brett and his sister Amanda were in a car accident at 7:02 this morning on HWY 151 outside of Cedar Rapids. Brett had some minor injuries, scrapes, and bruises but is otherwise doing fine. Amanda had serious injuries that resulted in her death at 4:28 this after noon. She will be cremated. God be with you Amanda. We will all miss you and make sure that your little boy knows how wonderful of a mom that he had.

11-26-2000

Well, I got into an accident downtown on the loop. My car was totaled. It was the other car's fault. I now have no car. I got a little messed up in the accident but I am doing all right. I am on crutches because my ankle is sprained and is swollen almost 3 times the size that it normally is. I screwed up my left shoulder a little bit too. The steering wheel kind of scrapped up my left thigh so it is scrapped, bruised, and a little swollen. I hope to be back up, on both feet, and in another car soon.