Amy Ruiz

Amy Ruiz writes the blog Limit Reached.

Web Site: http://www.limitreached.com/


Movie Review: Star Trek Into Darkness

May 18, 2013
Movie Review: Star Trek Into Darkness

I am not now be have I ever been, a Trekkie. However, I’m pretty sure I’ll watch anything J. J. Abrams makes. Damn can that guy (and his people) tell a story. Also, the acting is great. I mean I … Continue reading 

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Road Trip Chronicles: Minnesota to North Dakota

May 17, 2013
Road Trip Chronicles: Minnesota to North Dakota

The urge to travel is in my blood. My pioneer ancestors crosses the plains. My conquistador ancestors settled California. I can’t help it. It’s in my genes, this urge to explore. This weekend Paul & I traveled to North Dakota … Continue reading 

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What Stirs You? Create a Match.com Summer Singles Event and Win!

May 14, 2013
What Stirs You? Create a Match.com Summer Singles Event and Win!

A year ago, Match.com did something interesting to expand the world of online dating.  They took things offline with their Match.com’s Stir, offline singles events for Match.com members. In just one year…Match has hosted 2,850 events – broken down, that’s 14 … Continue reading 

Please explain yourself, Minnesota

May 12, 2013
Please explain yourself, Minnesota

Today we were shopping for groceries when Paul noticed this display of fireworks in the middle of the store.  Yes, I said FIREWORKS. At first when I was looking at them, I had my California sensibilities in mind.  I thought … Continue reading 

Beauty Product Storage: How do you organize it?

May 11, 2013
Beauty Product Storage: How do you organize it?

Since I’m still settling into my new place, one of the challenges I face has to do with my beauty products.  About a year and a half ago, I bought this organizer at Target.  It was great for splitting up … Continue reading 

Wild Walleye: Minnesota Starts Fishing

May 9, 2013
Wild Walleye: Minnesota Starts Fishing

Apparently, people will be up late tonight…not because a movie is premiering, not because they’re getting lucky, but because they are catching a fish.  And no, that’s not a euphemism. I’m told that offices will be near empty tomorrow.  I’ll … Continue reading 

Happiness is Little Dreams Realized

May 8, 2013
Happiness is Little Dreams Realized

One of the many great things about living in Minnesota is that I get to try new things… While new fast food joints might not seem sexy or even cool, I was very excited about three news ones. Well, actually, … Continue reading 

Dare to Dream

May 6, 2013
Dare to Dream

Moving to Minnesota was an opportunity for me, not just to be with the man I love, but to shift gears in my career. Not a major shift, just a little one. I wanted to explore the marketing side of … Continue reading 

Get out of my mind!

May 2, 2013
Get out of my mind!

I’m not sure how it started, but I can’t stop playing Candy Crush Saga.  OK, obviously that’s not true because I’m not playing it right now.  But it has seeped into my subconscious.  I do know that it all began … Continue reading 

A “Pinteresting” Recipe

May 1, 2013
A “Pinteresting” Recipe

It’s a well known fact that I don’t like to cook.  Well, mostly, I’m afraid of cooking.  I have this fear of time management.  When do I start the side dish?  How long will the meat take?  You get the … Continue reading