Kelly Ness:  

was fairly minor. I appreciated the classes, but all i wanted was to actually start doing things instead of learning them. I became webmistress for the school Literary Magazine, had a 80s radio show on the campus radio station, and helped found an alternative religion/spirituality organization, after which time i served as the coordinator of that club. I loved camping at Kisatche, and I found a roleplaying game (Vampire: the Masquerade) that was fun and addictive. Eventually I dropped out of classes due to disinterest and tried to find work, but good work is hard to find in Natchitoches, so I moved in with my husband's mother in Norman, Oklahoma and found a job in the Technical Support field. Thus began my career in computers. My marriage didnt go completely as planned, and in 2003 my divorce was finalized. After a few months, I moved to Southern California with my father and his new wife to try to get back on my feet and stuff. A year later I moved into an apartment in Long Beach with a roommate. Around that same time I met a very sweet man named Adam and we got to hanging out alot since he lived nearby, and one thing led to another and we got married on June 16, 2008. He makes me very happy. I worked in IT for 10 years before I decided I couldn't stand it anymore, and Adam encouraged me to go back to school to follow my dreams. I studied Commercial Photography at Long Beach City College for two years and love it. I've done some freelance photography work from time to time, but Adam and I decided to move to his hometown in Minnesota, so I've waited to set up a photography studio until now. In May of 2013 we moved with our 5 cats and 2 reptiles to Northfield, MN, and we have a 12 acre farm right next to his parents' property. We're surrounded by his family and high school friends, and the town is cute and friendly. I'm working on creating my photo studio and business here, which will take some time. I am also raising chickens and have tons of pets, just the way I like it. Adam and I are working towards becoming parents in the near future... so stay tuned! EDITED TO ADD: In December of 2014 I gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Decker Duane, who weighed in at 9 lbs and measured 22inches long! He's 5 now and in his second year of preschool, ready to start Kindergarten in the Fall - he's already reading as if he was born with the ability, does math in his head, and amazes me every day. The pregnancy was tough so if we have any more kids they'll be fosters/adopted.