I Traded My $10k Diamond Ring In For A TRACTOR!!!!!

By Janet McCormick
Published 04/8/2008

Janet McCormick

As a mother, chef, business owner and author of "10-minute meals", I have something to say. I feel like I've lived several lives though I'm a young 41-year-old. A checkered past is an understatement when describing my experiences. To say the least, I've gained some insight along the way. I crawled out of an abusive relationship with a famous song writer. I started a catering business, opened a small cafe and wrote a cookbook. ultimatebreadpudding.com 10-minutemeals.com

Yep, and it was well worth it. I love gardening and I have 21 acres so I have to mow it. Don't get me wrong, I love diamonds. But my tractor is functional. The ring was only for me to admire on the occasion that I glance at my hand.

So, I spent the day tilling up a garden spot for me and my family. I loved it so much that

I found myself asking neighbors if they wanted a garden. It's a Ford. It's beautiful. I'm in love.

I do have a stiff neck though. I was so excited about the tilling action I was getting from the tiller attachment, I couldn't take my eyes off it. For an hour I drove the tractor while continually looking behind me. I"M in LOVE!!!