I know all you alcoholics out there like a little reinforcement for your habit.  This online quiz lets you know if you've become a "problem drinker".
http://www.utexas.edu/student/health/promotion/selfscreening.html

I personally found the section where you have to estimate how many people drink more than you the most entertaining.  I guessed 35% of women drink more than me.  What was the answer? 7%  I think it's just cause I hang around you lushes.  You've skewed my perspective.

Woo-Hoo!  I'm finally taking a stand.  I publicly announce my support of the UT Master's of Social Work program.  I declare it better than any of the other schools that accepted me.

I've sent back all my paperwork, which was copious.  I've gotten all my immunization records in order.  I've even said, "No thank you.", to the other prospective schools on my short list.  Now I'd like everyone to please join me in a round of "The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You".  Or, if you don't know the words, you can just give me a little "Fight Song" love.  Texas, Texas.  Yee-Haw!

Over the weekend I attended a little rally for women's rights in Washington D.C. Not too many people, just 1.15 million of my closest friends. It was amazing! I've never felt so much energy and enthusiasm in a crowd. Everyone was pumped up and ready to make some changes. It got me so excited, I think I'm going to volunteer with the Kerry campaign.

Unless you live in San Francisco or Portland it's really easy to feel isolated and marginalized as a liberal, progressive American. It was great to be around hundreds of thousands of like-minded individuals. It reminds you that being pro-choice doesn't put you in the minority. It puts you in the mainstream of public opinion.

In usual fashion, the Bush administration's response was to declare that pro-choice marchers were terrorists. Hey, if you don't agree with Bush you've got to be a terrorist, right? To see the lady herself declaring that Bush would rather cultivate a culture of 'life' check out the 'Fertile Ground' clip of the Daily Show. Jon Stewart, as usual, captures the mood (and my heart) perfectly.

I haven't yet posted my own pictures in a place where everyone can view them. They're coming soon, keep your pants on. You'll eventually be treated to the sight of Abby in her cowboy hat plastered with stickers and shouting for choice. In the meantime you can check out pictures from Planned Parenthood here, if you're interested.

Since this whole thing was about motivating for political change I'm doing my part by linking you to the site where you can register to vote in Texas. So everyone, register, vote, and get rid of Bush.

I am breaking my long Xanga silence to say, WTF??!?  The South Dakota legislature has just passed a bill outlawing *all* abortion except to save the life of the mother.  The Governor has not stated whether he will sign the bill, but is on record as anti-choice.

You may be asking, isn't it unconstitutional to pass a bill in direct violation of Roe v. Wade.  Well, to answer your question, yes.  That's exactly why they passed the bill.  Anti-choice forces are looking for a Supreme Court showdown that might lead to a reversal of Roe v. Wade.  Unfortunately, the anti-choice forces are on the rise as of late, and they might just get one.

Things you can do to help:
1.  If you haven't yet considered going to Washington, D.C. for the March for Women's Lives, you should.  It's Sun, April 25th and Planned Parenthood is predicting the largest pro-choice showing ever.  Plane tickets aren't too expensive if you fly in Baltimore and you might just be able to stay at a hostel if you move fast.

2.  Sign the petition in support of the Freedom of Choice Act, introduced into Congress on January 22.

So, I lied.  I'm not completely gone.  I just wanted to share the results of my blockbuster movie.  These were the results from my undisclosed gender in case you're wondering about the lead characters.  That's okay.  I'd make out with Julianne Moore anyday.  She's H-O-T, hot!  And, who could possibly sum up Abby better than Eminem??  I'd say this movie is just my style.

Your Life: The Movie by mintyduck
Who will play you:	Eminem
Who will play your love interest:	Julianne Moore
Weeks you will stay in the box office:	12
Song that will play during your love scene:	Morrissey - You're The One For Me Fatty
Song that will play during your death:	Stevie Wonder - They Won't Go When I Go
Your name:
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