Go Geoducks!

Today I received a letter from The Evergreen State College congratulating me on being excepted as a student for Fall 2008. I was a bit surprised since I applied late and I don't have the greatest academic record.
Evidentially I do have writing skills that convinced them of my worthiness. I am very excited to be a full-time student again. I always felt I had missed out when I went into the military instead of college back in 1984. But life seems to provide opportunities more than once in a lifetime.
This opportunity came hand in hand with a full-time job. As usual, I was ready to go for the job because more income is always a good thing for any household. Then I realized I have always gone for the instant fix, the money if you will. While it would work out I was always left with the feeling of "I should have gone the other way".
So, this time I decided to do things differently. No more would of, could of, should of. I'm going to finish my BA then get a job,.... maybe. Regardless I will be a good example to my son on what to do as well as what not to do. This important to me as I expect him to graduate from college. How can I, in good consciences, expect him to do what I haven't done?
Well, enough of this, I have classes to choose.

Later.........Ru

Yea!!!

I'm so excited. I've just ordered my first pair of Melodia pants. I'm coming up on my first year anniversary of being in tribal dance. My first exposure was at Breitenbush last year with Gypsy Caravan. I realized right then and there that I had found my new passion. Since then I've been taking lesson, learning all I can. I've even started remember the steps and their names. This is huge for me considering how my brain works.
Anyway, as my second Breitenbush quickly approaches, I wanted to start putting a costume together. My first step was my Melos. I can't wait for them to get here. YEA!!!

What is in a name....

My whole life I have hated my first name, Ruth. I know for some it is a beautiful name. For me it feels wrong.
So, I'm thinking of going by my middle name Anne. I've always like the name. It's also a family name on both sides of my family. Maybe I'm crazy for going through this. I know it will be difficult for others to adjust and that is why I haven't done anything up to this point.
In the big picture this is such a non issue. What a little thing to whine about. Crap. This has driven me nuts for years. What to do, what to do?



Update.....I just had dinner with a good friend I haven't seen for quite awhile. At the end of the evening this name thing came up and she called me Ru <pronounced Roo>. No one has ever called me that. She has called me Ruthie in the past and that has been fine but Ru I really liked. It just Ruth that seems so hard and old to me.
Okay, so, problem solved, Ru it is.