Spring Fever

As it turns cold again, I am so wishing and dreaming of Spring. For the first time ever, we are taking a proper Spring Break and I couldn't be more thrilled. I had surgery this past week that has had me off my feet for the past 5 days and I am getting through it by dreaming of sticking my toes in the sand.

Everything seems to be going well. School is truckin on.... ISATs are next week and then we will be primed and ready for Spring Break. Hope this finds you well!

Yay for February!

It has been quite an exciting week in the Ru Household :)

In town, our Radio station was having a "Words of Love" contest. You can win a HUGE spa package if you can identify the 5 songs in the 5-second clip montage (1 sec of each song). Well Monday night I was messing around on the Internets and I remembered the contest. I knew I was sure of 3 songs and I went on their site and figured out the other 2 clips. I wrote it all down and was ready to call in.

Tuesday morning came and sure enough, I was the first caller. Here were the songs:

Song 1 - Bon Jovi, "You Give LOVE A Bad Name"
Song 2 - The Cure, "Friday I'm In LOVE"
Song 3 - The Cardigans, "LOVEfool"
Song 4 - Soft Cell, "Tainted LOVE"
Song 5 - Leona Lewis, "Bleeding LOVE"

I had a slip up when I said Song 1 was "Shot Through the Heart" but they let me fix it and I was the big winner for the day. SO exciting. I didn't realize everything I had won, but knew it was BIG! Here is the prize package:

Valentine's Spa Day Package from Rod Sickler Salon & Spa that includes:

* A Myoxy Caviar Facial
* Eye Treatment
* Lip Treatment
* A 90-minute Radiant Rock and Swedish Massage combination
* A Spa Manicure & Pedicure
* Make-up Application & Lesson with LaBella Donna Cosmetics
* And a shampoo, blow-dry & style

I figured it out and it is close to $700 worth of spa treatments! I am so excited!!!

My Happy Place :)

A New Year

2008 is gone and I have to say that I am so happy to kick it to the curb. I have blogged more this year than ever and though it might not seem like it from this blog, I have been actively writing. My writing has been mostly about a condition I have been fighting for more than 22 months now... Infertility.

This year I have undergone dozens of procedures, hundreds of shots and pills, 2 surgeries and countless failures. We are still not expecting. We have shared this with our closest family and friends and as we bring in the new year, I felt the need to write about it here.

To say this year has sucked would be a huge understatement., but as hard as this journey has been, I have found who my closest friends and family are. They are wonderful and supportive and everything I have needed. Thank you.

This year we lost my maternal Grandpa. He had been sick for awhile now, but his death hit us all hard. This was in the middle of my last IVF cycle, which made things very hard to get through, but we did it. We made it through all of these setbacks together and stronger together.

Today in the first day of 2009, Tyler and I find ourselves married for 4 1/2 years and together for 13. We are closer than ever and finding ourselves turning to each other often through the hard times. We are looking forward to celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary with a sunny 2 week vacation and celebrating the good in our life. Though 2008 has brought us much sadness, I am happy for all that I have.

2009 is a new year and I have such hope for it and what will find us this year. I hope this finds you well and I wish you a Happy New year.

It's a Kindle!!!

Yesterday I turned 27 and my hubby was just the best. He got me what I had been lusting over for awhile now and I just love it! I was so happy when I opened the package. It is all set up and has been put into good use. He also got me a killer CK red pea coat. Love that boy!!

Proud for my kiddos

This week has meant a lot to my students. I teach in a district that is about 60% african american and they were so excited for this election. Before Obama, they didn't even know what an election really meant, but now they know and they are so proud.

I am so happy that Obama won the election. I see this as being such a great step forward for our nation. My kiddos now have a man to look up to. Something to aspire to. I am so very happy for them. Too many times my students don't see their potential and I see Obama as their potential.

Thank you President-Elect. Please keep being the role model you are. My students are relying on you to lead the way.

Election Day...Get Out and Vote