That's right. I've kissed my teenage years goodbye and now claim two decades today, November 13th. I was born on Friday the 13th, and contrary to popular belief--it's not bad luck at all (at least if you're an optimist like me!)
Good news, my morning class got cancelled. Two of my friends dropped off a pan of brownies for me. I'm going iceskating tonight...and drumroll please: I got another contract to write!
I probably haven't mentioned, but I'm working on breaking into freelance writing. One of my great friends, Melissa Hart of Michigan (who by the way is a dairy farmer and freelance writer) has taken me under her wing to help me get into writing.
Check out the great agriculture publications that I now write for, and with a little luck, hopefully this list will grow!
Farmer's Advance
Tristate Livestock News
So while yes it's my 20th birthday, no I don't think I will cry today! It's been a GREAT day! Thanks to everyone who has ever helped to make my dreams come true! Be sure to check out my radio show, produced by agriculture activist Trent Loos. I interview one of my fellow students on the SDSU Collegiate Meats Judging Team. Go Jackrabbits! :)
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Comments (6)
Happy 20th Birthday!!! We are proud of you!
Love,
Mom and Dad
Posted by Mom | November 13, 2007 2:26 PM
Posted on November 13, 2007 14:26
Happy Birthday Amanda! The freelance writing sounds like a great avenue for you to pursue, since you have a gift for it already and you'll get to talk about what you love most. Keep up the good work, and I hope you have a wonderful day! :)
Posted by Michelle Wiggley | November 13, 2007 7:50 PM
Posted on November 13, 2007 19:50
Happy birthday Amanda! It's amazing how those first 2 decades fly by. Congratulations on your opportunities to write! That's very exciting and I can't wait to read your columns in the Farmer's Advance!
Posted by Ashley | November 14, 2007 9:16 AM
Posted on November 14, 2007 09:16
Happy Birthday! A day late. Had I checked your blog earlier in the day I would've known this when I called you to tell you I saw your cute picture on the same page as mine in the Farmers' Advance! Congrats on everything...you're an inspiration to all of us...really you are!
Melissa
Posted by Melissa | November 14, 2007 10:47 AM
Posted on November 14, 2007 10:47
Happy Belated Birthday Amanda.
Your blog is the best.
Call sometime when you're traveling thru and I will have a pan of brownies for you to munch on the way home.
Sue
Posted by sue sibson | November 14, 2007 8:43 PM
Posted on November 14, 2007 20:43
Woo-hoo Amanda- I don't think you ever stop!!...your meats judging article in Tristate was awesome! Keep up the amazing work and Happy Birthday! Now we're the same age :)
Posted by Chris Molinaro | November 15, 2007 8:22 PM
Posted on November 15, 2007 20:22