A post 9 years in the making.

Today, I’m going back. Not waaaay back, but back 9 years.   If you follow me on twitter, which I think you TOTALLY should (shameless plug), I’m about to unmask one of the infamous Ruiz mini-mes that grace my feed. Twelve years ago, I fought a battle that I wish on no one. I fought cancer. And I won (knock on wood, … Read More

My Favorite Things… yep it’s a Monday! With Chocolate and Heroes!!!!!

This is the kick off to heroes week! And how better to kick off heroes week than with my very own favorite hero!!!!  too sweet!!! Yep, that’s my husband! And besides literally saving my life, he is the inspiration to our heroes discussion this week: Why Your Fictional Hero Shouldn’t Wear A White Hat! As if Mark’s inspiration isn’t enough, my amazing … Read More

A short story on how I, Mindy Ruiz, can screw it all up!

DO NOT!  I repeat: DO NOT! Interrupt me. If you want me to forget the very sentence I’m typing then you should start chatting with me or call me or send a breeze that tickles my neck, because it is a well proven, highly documented fact that when I’m in the middle of something uber important the chemo brain will kick … Read More

My Favorite Things … yep it’s Monday!

One of my favorite things is something I can not live with out … and that is my almost 8 year-old son, Jacob. If you follow me on twitter, which I think you TOTALLY should (shameless plug), I’m about to unmask one of the infamous Ruiz mini-mes that grace my feed. Ten years ago, I fought a battle that I … Read More