Amanda Cormney

There’s a poem, In Flander’s Fields, by John McCrae that I think of often. It associates the poppy flower with those who were lost in war. Poppies signify remembrance. The military changed my life significantly and it’s something I’m very proud of. My father, uncle, and grandfather served; it’s shaped our lives immensely.

“Thru Good And Bad I of IV”, “WILD BILL”, “NOT YOUR BABE”, “IGY6” and “LOSER” with a “V”. Truly I don’t have much script on my body, not yet! The words I do have mean a lot. I’m the eldest of four kids, that’ll never change. My PawPaw Bill went through boot camp at Fort Jackson and I did too. I also won first place in a combatives tournament! I’m small; I ain’t your babe; but I got your back.

Definitely go to Disney World. I’ve never been! Find a good-sized dirtbike my kids can enjoy. My family rode a lot when I was a kid. There’s nothing like that mix of adrenaline and fear when you do something you thought you couldn’t. I’d probably take time off work to really dig into my creative side. I’ve always wanted to, just can’t ever seem to find the time…. I’d get a top-load washer…. I have a front-load and I HATE that thing!