http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby Abigail-source of joy. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:53:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On Fat Tuesday, my coworkers and I went out for a happy hour. They know that I'm a fairly devout Catholic, so they asked what I was giving up for Lent. I rambled off a list of items and mentioned some of the things I was going to take on ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=332 Join the Virtual March for Life! It's super easy. Enter your name and location, then pick an avatar and you'll get placed on the National lawn next to the other virtual marchers! If you can make it to Mass tonight or tomorrow, go for it! Wear a rose, a pro-life shirt ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=326 So, I fell off the blogging wagon during Advent. What's new, right? I think it's time to finally admit that writing for a living takes away the time I would like to spend writing for fun. What a shame! However, I'm trying to write less thoughtful blogs on my Tumblr ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=324 My friend and fellow blogger (and podcaster), Tony Rossi, recently interviewed me on his show, Christopher Closeup. We talked about What Would Jesus Podcast?, youth ministry, women in the Church, my encounter with a satanist and a few other fun things. It was a lot of fun! Check it out! Promise to ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=322 In today's first reading from the Book of Romans, we have a beautiful message to help jump start our Advent journey. In this reading St. Paul gives us a destination and something to strive for during this season. Like with any journey, you travel with a purpose because you're out ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=320 As today marks the first Sunday of Advent (my favorite liturgical time of the year), I (and Fr. John in his homily) thought patience would be the best topic for the beginning of my Advent blog. I'm sure you've all had someone tell you, "Patience is a virtue, you know." And ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=263 I recently turned in my second paper for my Foundational Catholic Themes at the Augustine Institute and I promised a few people I would post it. In class this past month, we listened to lectures by Dr. Jonathan Reyes on being a Christian leader, and then Dr. Edward Sri discussed ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=288 This blog was written in response to Support a Catholic Speaker Month on Fallible Blogma. Check out Fallible Blogma, FlockNote and TweetCatholic for other great Catholic sites from Matthew Warner. ------- In September, I had the privilege of attending a Magnificat Meal with my friend Juli. It was one of those things ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=265 Tony reminded me on Tuesday that it had been 45 days without a blog from yours truly. Now it's been 48 days, and it's time that I post something that is worth your time. I guess I haven't felt much like blogging lately. Riveting thoughts come and quickly go, allowing ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=253 For those of you that aren't on Facebook, (and even for those of you that are) here's the link to my newest photo gallery on Picasa. Promise to update the ol' blog tomorrow after our "What Would Jesus Do Podcast?" tonight. Check out our first episode on iTunes or at Comic ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=248 Oh, man. This past week has been crazy. I went from Hereford to San Antonio back to DFW and then to Cleburne for the Teen ACTS retreat. Whew, I am one tired girl! Before I left on the trip, I bought a new camera and took a few pictures. For those ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=243 When I logged in to Windows Live this morning, this headline caught my eye: "Six Beauty Habits Men Wish You'd Skip". Intriguing enough, right? I guess I set my expectations a little too high, maybe I was hoping this would be the holy grail to the inner workings of ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=234 One of my friends posted this on Facebook the other day and I just had to watch it. Growing up, my sisters and I were huge Saved By The Bell fans. I know I have seen every episode multiple times and I won't lie to you, I loved Zach Morris. ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=232 I'm trying to work, but currently I can't wrap my head around one cohesive thought. My mind is everywhere, so I thought blogging would help a bit. I know I've said it once, but writing my own thoughts puts me in the mood for writing other things. Right now, I'm listening ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=228 Work and life have kept me very busy as of recent, but I saw this quote in my Gmail web clips and had to share. "In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on." Robert Frost And I agree with Mr. Frost. Despite the obstacles ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=227 Hey ya! I have a few posts in my draft box, but work has kept me pretty busy. While I'm working on those, I thought I would share something that made me shed a few tears. I hope you enjoy it! Oh, and I apologize for the super wide ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=219 I originally posted this blog on my ComicEarth blog (which you should join), but it was such a hot topic, I thought I would post it here for you non-ComicEarthers. This morning, I was listening to Jessica Rey, former White Power Ranger, talk about defending chastity and morality. It was an ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=202 I was going to write a blog about predictability and how that word has really received the short end of the English stick, but I think I will save that for another day. Instead, I am going to talk about what my sister Monica calls, "The Therapy of Swinging".  While ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=190 Check out the new layout for Comic Earth.  It has an awesome format and great new tools where you can write on each other's walls, post pictures and blogs, and send messages. It's really great! A real blog will follow later today. It's in my drafts just waiting to be finished. Enjoy! http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=192 Yesterday morning, while my sister and her kids were getting ready to leave town, I managed to lock us all out of my house. I grabbed everything as I went out the back door and managed to leave my keys sitting on the counter. I was so mad at myself. ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=183 I originally wrote this post on Sunday, March 1 and am just now getting around to finishing it. I think that's the way it had to be though. I've had a few revelations about it this week and it will be great to share. This morning, I finished reading the last ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=179 The long awaited Denver post! As some of you know, I went to Denver in early January to check out the Augustine Institute. It's a Catholic Graduate School that focuses its curriculum to equip students for the new evangelization that Pope John Paul II began during his papacy. The new ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=168 Hello, hello!  Life has been hectic, as always, but this go around, it's a good hectic. Since I can remember, let's say freshman year of high school, I have been a planner. I remember getting my agenda book on the first day of school and thought it was the coolest thing. ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=158 Here I am, once again. A month has gone by and I haven't uttered even a sentence on my blog.  Tsk, tsk. This morning, I am working from home due to the ice storm (it's a little before 8:00 am) and I thought I would start the day with a ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=154 When I was home for Thanksgiving, I went to Mass with my family and Fr. John had a very interesting homily.  Interesting in a good way, of course.  That Sunday marked the beginning of Advent. Advent is a time for us to prepare our hearts and minds for the Lord's ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=130 For those of you that responded to my last post, I am sorry to keep you waiting.  Here it is. Fresh from this Abby mind of mine and onto your computer screen. A new blog! (cue cheering, applause and loud whooping noises) I've recently started going to spiritual direction with Fr. ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=142 Ugh. I want to blog, blog, blog. But currently, I don't have time. So, I have an assignment for you. I am trying to find the lyrics for "The Rivers of Babylon" by Matt Maher. If you find them, feel free to post them in the comment section or post the link. I have the ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=137 Today, as I was surfing facebook, I saw a post from a friend about Hereford being on the Today show. But, it wasn't for anything too pleasing. The segment's headline?  Must-miss travel destinations.  And Hereford (my dear hometown) headlines as the five most stinkiest places in the United States.  Peter Greenburg's ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=128 Hey-o.  I hope you are all having a wonderful Friday!  I have a few things I wanted to share and I thought the blog would be the perefect way to do so. First, listen to Matt Maher's interview on Christopher Closeup.  It's great! Tony did a wonderful job on the interview ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=119 Hey guys and gals.  While I was home this weekend, I spent some time with my mom at the grain elevator.  I took a lot of pictures of things that I believe represent the grain office and all of it's cute, quaint glory. I have a lot of blogs to write ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=108 For those of you who aren't aware of my level of nerdiness, I must inform you that I was on the Debate team for four years in high school.  And I spent two weeks of two summers at Debate camp (which I gave a brief mention about in my previous ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=100 Yesterday, I was reading through my old blog on Xanga, (no, I'm not giving out my screenname, it is poorly written and I was terribly immature) it was the first time I had even thought about it in a year or so.  Something triggered my memory, so I googled my ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=88 This morning I was at Mass with Juli, Brian and Sydney. We went to Fr. Flynn's new Church to celebrate with him. It's always a blessing to hear him speak and to see him do his priest thing. The readings today were exceptionally powerful to me at this point ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=81 The "King of Voiceovers", Don LaFontaine, died on Monday. He was really young, too. Only 68. I'm sure most of you are a tad perplexed as to why I am posting this. It's not my usual blogging style to post random things. But, if you are ever around ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=75 You can always tell how busy or cluttered my mind is by my lack of posts.  Obviously, August was quite the month for me. Once again, I am finding time to regroup and prioritize.  This summer, I failed miserably to take more time for me, but I did get to spend ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=71 Hey hey! Tony just sent me an email to let me know that Part 2 of my interview with him is up and running on their site. Check it out! If you haven't listened to the first half, you will see the link right below it. My sister is coming into town this weekend, ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=63 http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=61 Good morning all you early morning readers! I have some very exciting news: The podcast is up! Listen to it on The Chrisophers website. The interview is of Abbey Curran (ironic, right:?), reigning Miss Iowa 2008. She is the first woman with a physical disability to compete ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=60 If you have Sirius Radio, tune in this Sunday on The Catholic Channel (159) to hear my interview on Christopher Closeup with Tony Rossi.  The interview will be split into two parts, one will air on Sunday, July 20th at 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and the other on Sunday, ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=59 A few weeks ago, Lily gave me back my favorite prayer book.  I had left it with her when she had her surgery a few months ago because I felt she needed it.  Today, I was going through something or another, and I found my little blue,  trustworthy companion that ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=58 Last week, Fr. Flynn and I were having one of our usual "What's wrong with the world?" discussions, and we began talking about marriage and what it entails. This led to me talking about my lifelong friend who is getting married this weekend.  Drew and I have practically been around each ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=57 Well, I must admit, I make a great turkey burger. But that's not what Mother Teresa had in mind when she began speaking her beautiful words, "In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love" and she wasn't talking about turkey burgers. ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=56 Last Wednesday, my friend Brett was in town from NY where he has spent the past six months in formation learning about the order, Salesians of Don Bosco. It was so great to see him and to spend some time chatting with him about his new life with the ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=54 After talking to Brian, I decided that I needed to write down a few goals I have for this blog. After all, I'm not just writing to write. Brian said something to me that was very heartfelt, and it turned a light on in my little brain. He said ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=53 Oh, what a month!  My attempts to not be busy failed miserably.  Horribly, in fact.  I've hardly had much time at all to be at home on my computer to sit and write.  Don't get me wrong, I have great (and I mean real winning) blog ideas all the time, ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=52 I am a naturally inquisitive person. If I come across something (or someone) new, I put my debate skills to use and begin researching. With people I ask too many questions and with words, ideas or anything of the sort, I Google it until I feel I can ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=49 I will not buy anymore books until I finish reading six of the books I have bought in the past week. I will not buy anymore books until I finish reading six of the books I have bought in the past week. I will not buy anymore books until I finish reading ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=47 This morning, as I was trying to pick out my tunes to start my day, I got to thinking about the nature of my mornings and how they define the rest of my day. My morning hinges on a lot of different factors, but today, I think the noticeable ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=46 My friend and fellow blogger posted this in his blog, and I felt it was only necessary to give a girl's perspective. Matt's seemed a little pointed at females and made us sound like a group of whiners. Which we can be, but I think women are taught ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=45 Hola, avid Abby readers. I hope this message finds you all well. Since my last blog, I have been swamped with work, Women's ACTS, Teen ACTS and whatever else I have found myself involved in. It's been ridiculous to say the least, and I'm here to tell you that ... http://blogs.comicearth.com/Abby/?p=42