I walk into the elevator on the first floor of the building. The guy that enters with me presses the 2nd floor button (Seriously?) The elevator moves up to the second floor and the door slowly opens to present an amazingly gorgeous girl, sitting on a bench directly in front of me. The doors slowly close and the elevator continues. I sigh.
The Lenten Promise is definitely being challenged. I have never seen this many gorgeous looking women in such a short time span. From the quick preview, I even noticed that she was wearing a cross around her neck.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
A Lenten Promise
What is this Lenten promise that I would actually blog about? After approaching a friend about Ash Wednesday girl immediately after the mass, he challenged me to join in his Lenten promise; what did he give up? The pursuit of women.
Now despite Ash Wednesday girl, there hasn't been very much pursuit in my life (don't worry, there's no need to call the doctor's-- I already did and he said it's normal for most people.) I considered this sacrifice but didn't understand what purpose giving up the pursuit of women would serve for me. My friend then explained how when perceiving women, they would be less of an objective and be seen as a person [who has eyes.]
I don't necessarily have this problem
I'm not saying I'm perfect, but I'd like to believe that my pursuit of women has pure intentions and that I view women with dignity and respect. I kinda saw this Lenten promise as pointless and that I would gain little from it. I sought council with my friends.
He really does have a sense of humor.
After talking to a good friend about this Lenten promise on retreat, I still found no purpose. "Dibs" (the gorgeous girl from this entry, which I will explain in a future entry) was present on the retreat; she was gorgeous and not to mention a good Catholic girl; not pursuing her would have been idiotic. With Lenten promise on the back burner and the fact that I was leading a retreat, I opted not to pursue her (but I definitely thought about it.)
While leading the retreat, I had been contemplating the situation of the Lenten promise while struggling with the gorgeous "Dibs" being present at the retreat. We finally had an activity that would give direction to my decision.
The activity consisted of pulling out a rock with a virtue that we would work on: patience, humility, etc… I walked over to the pile of rocks. I reached for the first one easily available, but last minute changed my mind and was drawn to a rock wedged between two others. I looked at the rock and slowly read the capital letters written in black bold sharpie "NO DATING" I was in shock!!! Is that even a virtue?!?!
I'm just kidding, my rock had the virtue of purity. At that point I knew I was supposed to take that Lenten promise with my friend. With the help of "Dibs" I figured out the Lenten promise's purpose: instead of focusing on the retreat at times, I would think of things to say to her or how I would approach her. I came to the conclusion then (with the aid of my trusty purity rock) that my thoughts could be purer. While in class, instead of focusing on the girl three rows in front of me, I could actually pay attention (that doesn't sound bad right?!? well reread the sentence and replace the aforementioned class/rows with mass/pews)
So add this on to my list of Lenten challenges and if you are reading this, I ask that you pray for me please. If you know me, you know I'll need it.
Now despite Ash Wednesday girl, there hasn't been very much pursuit in my life (don't worry, there's no need to call the doctor's-- I already did and he said it's normal for most people.) I considered this sacrifice but didn't understand what purpose giving up the pursuit of women would serve for me. My friend then explained how when perceiving women, they would be less of an objective and be seen as a person [who has eyes.]
I don't necessarily have this problem
I'm not saying I'm perfect, but I'd like to believe that my pursuit of women has pure intentions and that I view women with dignity and respect. I kinda saw this Lenten promise as pointless and that I would gain little from it. I sought council with my friends.
He really does have a sense of humor.
After talking to a good friend about this Lenten promise on retreat, I still found no purpose. "Dibs" (the gorgeous girl from this entry, which I will explain in a future entry) was present on the retreat; she was gorgeous and not to mention a good Catholic girl; not pursuing her would have been idiotic. With Lenten promise on the back burner and the fact that I was leading a retreat, I opted not to pursue her (but I definitely thought about it.)
While leading the retreat, I had been contemplating the situation of the Lenten promise while struggling with the gorgeous "Dibs" being present at the retreat. We finally had an activity that would give direction to my decision.
The activity consisted of pulling out a rock with a virtue that we would work on: patience, humility, etc… I walked over to the pile of rocks. I reached for the first one easily available, but last minute changed my mind and was drawn to a rock wedged between two others. I looked at the rock and slowly read the capital letters written in black bold sharpie "NO DATING" I was in shock!!! Is that even a virtue?!?!
I'm just kidding, my rock had the virtue of purity. At that point I knew I was supposed to take that Lenten promise with my friend. With the help of "Dibs" I figured out the Lenten promise's purpose: instead of focusing on the retreat at times, I would think of things to say to her or how I would approach her. I came to the conclusion then (with the aid of my trusty purity rock) that my thoughts could be purer. While in class, instead of focusing on the girl three rows in front of me, I could actually pay attention (that doesn't sound bad right?!? well reread the sentence and replace the aforementioned class/rows with mass/pews)
So add this on to my list of Lenten challenges and if you are reading this, I ask that you pray for me please. If you know me, you know I'll need it.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Ash Wednesday Girl who?!?
This past weekend, I was an adult leader on a Confirmation I retreat. It began Friday afternoon where a couple of us were in the office preparing for the retreat. I was speaking to a good friend about "Ash Wednesday Girl" and discussing a Lenten Promise.
During our discussion in the office, a female walked in. I glanced at her and immediately I looked toward my friend and uttered the first thought that entered my head, "Ash Wednesday Girl who?!?" She was gorgeous. This was a situation where I definitely could've used my Catholic pick-up-line, "Excuse me, I don't know you, but I think you need to go to confession because you just stole my breath away." She definitely did.
Best of all, out of the corner of my eye, I saw something that would make any man's ego explode: a gorgeous girl just did a double take on me (or at least I'd like to pretend she did.)
During our discussion in the office, a female walked in. I glanced at her and immediately I looked toward my friend and uttered the first thought that entered my head, "Ash Wednesday Girl who?!?" She was gorgeous. This was a situation where I definitely could've used my Catholic pick-up-line, "Excuse me, I don't know you, but I think you need to go to confession because you just stole my breath away." She definitely did.
Best of all, out of the corner of my eye, I saw something that would make any man's ego explode: a gorgeous girl just did a double take on me (or at least I'd like to pretend she did.)
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Ash Wednesday Girl, the return of my blog
So after many years of not blogging, I have decided to start blogging again? Why? I'm not too sure. Blogging is a good way to capture what's going on in my life preserved in verse. What also enticed me to write this blog is that from other people's comments, my blog might actually be entertaining. I don't know who in their right mind would read this, but I have definitely improved in writing from my previous blog to make for a slightly easier read. I know how to use paragraphs now.
The name of my blog: Ash Wednesday Girl; why? Well, this is where the blogging begins. The story about her I'll save for another post; it's nothing exciting and really worth posting, but long story short, my friend encouraged me to blog and document this aspect of my life revolving around "Ash Wednesday Girl" and here it is.
I think in the long run, the reason for this blog is to document what it is I'm looking for in life. Not necessarily "Ash Wednesday Girl," but just enjoying the aspect of having something to strive for as I embark in a new time of my life: a time of change, of growth, and of finishing school and moving into the real world. I've changed a lot in the past year as I've been told, and it would've been nice to go back and read about it. So here it is.
Thanks for joining me, I hope you enjoy the read.
The name of my blog: Ash Wednesday Girl; why? Well, this is where the blogging begins. The story about her I'll save for another post; it's nothing exciting and really worth posting, but long story short, my friend encouraged me to blog and document this aspect of my life revolving around "Ash Wednesday Girl" and here it is.
I think in the long run, the reason for this blog is to document what it is I'm looking for in life. Not necessarily "Ash Wednesday Girl," but just enjoying the aspect of having something to strive for as I embark in a new time of my life: a time of change, of growth, and of finishing school and moving into the real world. I've changed a lot in the past year as I've been told, and it would've been nice to go back and read about it. So here it is.
Thanks for joining me, I hope you enjoy the read.
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