I had such a fun afternoon… I wish you could all see it.

Oh wait.  You can!

Meeting the staff from Twin Cities Live was a blast… they are so friendly and funny and helpful, I wish I could have stayed there all day! 

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John and Elizabeth were totally sweet and easy to talk to!  They spent more then a half hour prior to the show just chatting and getting to know all the guests.  They posed for pictures and answered questions and laughed politely at my guests poorly told stories.

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My little spot wasnt until later, so it was kinda fun to see the show prior to that. 

Here was a round table discussion about Bristol Palins' abstinence pact.  They talked about whether it was an attainable enough goal and the realities of abstinence.  Oh you know I was biting my tongue on that one! 

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This was a health or exercising segment… it was about balance.  I thought John was hilarious trying to do the poses.  He was actually really good!

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And here is me on the show.  I was SO nervous.  I know people say that, but. I . Was. Nervous. 

I think my toes were even sweating.  And I kept moving and swinging appendages all over.  And interrupting.  And not answering the questions they asked.  And generally dispelling the whole preconceived notions of how a successful interview should go.

And please believe me,  the camera DOES add 10 pounds.  More like 57 extra in my case.

Just sayin.

If you would like to see the whole segment you can click here.

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And just in case anyone out there is asking, "Why does she get to be on TV?  What makes her so special?"

I will tell you.

Nothing.  I got to be on TV because I asked them.  No one approached me.  No one even knew about me until I introduced myself. 

Me and my little blog are NO more special then the next guy.  As a matter of fact, some of the blogs that I had wanted to talk about have far more readers then me!  And are funnier.  And prettier.  And have better pictures.  And deserve more recognition!

I know I have said this before, but I believe that everyone has gifts, and if we want to be recognized for our gifts, sometimes we need to let others know!  

Even though this is cliche, I really, really mean it. 

If I can do it, anyone can!

*Speaking of, Twin Cities Live is hosting a contest right now for a cooking segment.  Can you cook?  All you have to do is submit a little tape of you and you could $2000 from Cub or a regular cooking segment on their show!

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Amanda Rettke is the creator of I Am Baker, and the bestselling author of Surprise Inside Cakes: Amazing Cakes for Every Occasion – With a Little Something Extra Inside.Over the course of her 15+ year blogging adventure, she has been featured in and collaborated with the Food Network, New York Times, LA Times, Country Living Magazine, People Magazine, Epicurious, Brides, Romantic Homes, life:beautiful, Publishers Weekly, The Daily Mail, Star Tribune, The Globe and Mail, DailyCandy, YumSugar, The Knot, The Kitchn, and Parade, to name a few.

Reader Comments

  1. You are too hilarious! I found you to be adorable, articulate, engaging and funny! And you looked so comfortable. Bravo to you!! (Hmm, perhaps more TV in your future?)

  2. Chica!!! I am so sorry i missed it… I have no excuse because I am now a SAHM… You did a great job and you look soo beautiful. It’s so crazy to think of where we are now- since the Chili’s days!

  3. amazing…you are such a natural…i expect you to have your own show soon…my favorite part was at the end when asked where you want blogging to take you: “…i really want to focus on BEING a mommy…that is my first and favorite job of all time and blogging is a great benefit…” we love you amanda…i am so blessed to call you one of my friends and it is statements like this that drive home how real you and your blog truly are…thank you for reminding us in such a simple, articulate way how important the job of mommy is…

  4. Amanda – You did great. I loved watching you on TV. The cookies looked awesome too. I can’t wait to get ours for the party next weekend. Anne

  5. Amanda…that was amazing!
    Honest to goodness…I don’t believe for one little second that you were nervous! You were calm cool and collected…totally impressed!
    You nailed it!

  6. Bummer, I’m a horrible cook… do they need a segment on brushing little girls’ hair? Hmm, probably not…
    Do did fantastic, and liked great, and I’m impressed that you appear to be wearing heels! 🙂
    I don’t even own any heels, unless you count my Danskos… (but I am the same height as my husband, unless he slouches and I’m wearing my Danskos, then I’m taller!)

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