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My Encounter with Amanda at the Lupus 2000 Charity Event

Orlando, FL

June 25, 2000

All of a sudden I looked over and I saw someone by Mama D that looked like Amanda Latona. I wasn't sure if it was her or not because to me it didn't look liker her. I don't know whiy, but finally I relaized it was her. She was talking to Mama D and then she went into the door where all the celebrities were. I kept an eye on the door the whole night and I was right next to it almost. About 10min later it opened and guess who was in the door! A.J.!! I was the only one that saw him because for some reason no one noticed the door and the celebritiy area. No one realized that was who was over there. I just kinda gasped and the door was shut pretty quick because someone was just walking out. Then, I saw Amanda walk out and over to where I was. I wanted to go see her, but if I moved I'd lose my awesome spot! The sweetest woman was behind me all night and she just loved me...lol. I asked her if she'd save my spot. She said of course you've been here all night.

I went over to Amanda and there was a small crowd around her. I couldn't get up to her very well and I knew she's probably be leaving fast. So, I tried to get a pic of her and flashed the camera and she was kinda shocked by the light and looked up and said "Hey!" and waved to me. I yelled up to her asking if I could get a picture with her. She smiled and said Sure!". People were attacking her for autographs, so she signed one more and called me up to the front of the crowd. She was right behind a little rope and she let me come behind there with her. She was so wonderful! I asked for the pic and my camera died! I don't know what was going on with it, but it wasn't working. We were hugging and smiling and I said "I am so sorry" because I felt bad about her having to stand there for so long. She said "No prob girl. I got all the time in the world." We were talking for awhile and having a great time. Finally the camera worked and we were still hugging for the pic. Then, A.J. waked right next to us. I was shocked and grabbed his arm...they were running him through real quick to the deck area. I said "Wait a minute...What's that about? I'm here with you and there goes A.J." Amanda was laughing and she was like "Yeah, I know. You're with me and there he goes." We both thought it was funny. Well, Amanda stopped him for me and let me have a quick chance to talk to him. I was still grabbing his arm and Amanda still had her arm around me. He was smiling and said "Hey!" and I was just smiling and saying how wonderful he was. He had to go because his rude security was pushing him on his way. Amanda then said she had to go and she said bye. I smiled and thanked her. I told her to tell A.J. that I love him. She said "Of course I'll do that for you sweetie" and gave me a big smile.

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A.J., Amanda, and Amanda's Mom at the Lupus Charirty Event