July 27, 2001--I added a very unusual "Tips" page to my awards program. Just visit the "Win Award" page and click on "Tips" for a different approach to viewing submitted websites.

August 27, 2001--I have been so busy with the Circus World Awards Program that I've almost neglected the circus.

September 12, 2001--This is the moment I've prepared for all year. CW Awards Program received an upgrade to a 4.5 rating at Award Sites!

October 10, 2001--Not only do I have my own domain name, I also moved the circus to a hosting site. No longer will I need to worry about CW being offline since my new web host has a 99.9% online average.

November 16, 2001--Well, I went and did it. I bought myself a brand new HP Windows XP computer. It's been a real headache trying to get everything transferred to the new computer. Hopefully everything will be completed by the end of the year.

January 19, 2002--Still really busy with all I have going. I'm going to redo the site again but I'm not sure about the design yet. Any suggestions, email them my way.

February 24, 2002--Circus World has a new header.......thanks to Nikki. And today while visiting the circus, I noticed over 8,000 hits since its creation.

May 4, 2002--I have to shut down my Award Program for a while. We are preparing to move into a new residence, hopefully by June 1st. Circus World Award Program will be back online as soon as we settle in.

June 17, 2002--It's over. We're all settled into the new place. Circus World Awards Program is now back in full swing.

August 5, 2002--Today I finished adding a sitemap for the circus. As soon as I find time, I'll also add one to the Circus World Award Program. Many thanks to my good buddy Will H. for creating the map for me.

September 19, 2002--A very sad day for me. My dog, Keesha, who I've had for 15 years, passed away. She will be missed and was loved very much. You can see Keesha's picture on the Zoo page.

January 1, 2003--Gosh, was I ever busy towards the last part of 2002. I have added the new award graphics to the Circus World Award Program. You can see them by clicking on the Win Awards link on the left. The award graphics for 2003 are simply gorgeous.

January 20, 2003--New look for everything......check it out. This is version 6 of Circus World, and the best so far, at least in my opinion.

June 29, 2003--Due to an ongoing pain in my hands/fingers/wrists, I'm not able to spend a lot of time on my computer like in the past. I apologize for not updating more often.

July 26, 2003--Today I laid down a bad habit I've had for years......smoking. I hope I stick it out. October 18, 2003--It's been a while. Nothing much happening. My youngest daughter started nursing school, so I've been helping her. Gosh, I hope she makes it through the course. It's super tough.

February 22, 2004--Still going strong in the anti-smoking campaign I started last July. In a couple of days, it will be 7 months of being able to breath clean air.

July 26, 2004--ONE YEAR TODAY!!!!! Yep, it's been a year and I'm still going strong on the anti-smoke campaign.

August 19, 2004--jansown.com has decided to sponsor a co-workers coed softball team. Hope they win a trophy. GO jansown.com!!!!!

September 29, 2004--My team of ballplayers won the plaque. It will be displayed in my daughter's restaurant.

January 1, 2005--Starting my 6th year online with my Circus World. I can't believe time has flown by so fast. I've spent the past few months addicted to Ebay.

January 1,2006--My name is jan, and I am a nicotine addict. I have stopped nicotine for 2 years, 5 months, 8 days, 6 hours, 31 minutes and 46 seconds (890 days). I've not smoked 20476 death sticks, and saved $2,124.40. I've saved 71 day(s), 2 hour(s) of my life.