Lent Emergency
Folks, Ash Wednesday is rapidly approaching. As in, the start of Lent is just three days away!!
I am not Catholic, and I believe I am the only member of my family to participate in Lent, but I've been doing it every year since high school and I (oddly) look forward to this annual re-focusing and stretching of my faith.
In previous years I have given up: cheeseburgers, myspace, make-up, sweets, and all beverages except for good 'ole H20.
This year, I'm at a loss for what to do. Well, that's not so true. Boyfriend gave me the most logical suggestion of giving up *gasp* blogging for lent. This, of course, makes perfect sense given the embarrassing amount of time I spend reading and writing blogs rather than doing homework or, I don't know, reading my Bible. But I instantly retorted with my defense that blogging is my way of staying in touch with my family. And it is... isn't it?
Help me out here, guys. Am I being ridiculous? I'm considering refraining from all blogs except those which belong to people whom I'm related to by blood. This would certainly save time for more, ahem, "productive" activities. But does that mean I need to stop contributing my own blog entries? No more Awkward and Awesome Thursdays?!
Similarly, I think I will challenge myself and give up sweets again. I've decided this only because Schuyler agreed to do it with me. And he's not even remotely religious.
So what do you think. To blog? or Not to blog? Better let me know quick or I could be gone forever. Or at least for 40 days.
I am not Catholic, and I believe I am the only member of my family to participate in Lent, but I've been doing it every year since high school and I (oddly) look forward to this annual re-focusing and stretching of my faith.
In previous years I have given up: cheeseburgers, myspace, make-up, sweets, and all beverages except for good 'ole H20.
This year, I'm at a loss for what to do. Well, that's not so true. Boyfriend gave me the most logical suggestion of giving up *gasp* blogging for lent. This, of course, makes perfect sense given the embarrassing amount of time I spend reading and writing blogs rather than doing homework or, I don't know, reading my Bible. But I instantly retorted with my defense that blogging is my way of staying in touch with my family. And it is... isn't it?
Help me out here, guys. Am I being ridiculous? I'm considering refraining from all blogs except those which belong to people whom I'm related to by blood. This would certainly save time for more, ahem, "productive" activities. But does that mean I need to stop contributing my own blog entries? No more Awkward and Awesome Thursdays?!
Similarly, I think I will challenge myself and give up sweets again. I've decided this only because Schuyler agreed to do it with me. And he's not even remotely religious.
So what do you think. To blog? or Not to blog? Better let me know quick or I could be gone forever. Or at least for 40 days.
Comments
I suspect other things might be more appropriate to give up for Lent. But, this is very personal and between you and God. And, I would support whatever decision you make.
LOVE,
DAD
Love, Aunt Carol
I get what you're saying. But even if your initial motivations are a bit selfish, agreeing to part with something you love and then STICKING WITH IT for 40 days is tough. Trust me. I've done it. And the purpose of giving up the blog reading time is to allow more time TO read the Bible and pray, so it's kind of like sacrificing-to-add. :)
I love that you commented. Made my day!