Thursday, February 26, 2009

Lent

I'm a product of 8+ years of Catholic school. As such, I've attended many an Ash Wednesday mass in my day, although since I graduated college, I've been a bad church-goer and missed this middle of the week mass, and the accompanying ashes on the forehead.

This year, I've been contemplating what to give up for the 40 days of Lent. Here's what I've been considering...
1. Coffee. Quite a challenge, too tough I think. As an elementary school teacher, I truly it to be my perkiest self so early in the morning.
2. Chocolate. I'm a chocoholic. I love chocolate, especially dark chocolate. In the form of candy bars, cookies, hot cocoa, basically anything rich I can devour, I will indulge.
3. Dining out. A fast way to save a LOT of money...but it would really inter with my social calendar.

Thus, I've decided to absolve from take out, fast food, and anything related. Usually once or twice a week I order thai food or pho, it's cheap, easy, and quite convenient since there are like 5 great places within a 5 block radius of my apartment. I'm hoping this will contribute to my healthy living plan - which supports my half marathon training schedule. Let the 40 days begin!

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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    Sounds like a good idea. I've never done the whole Lent thing (not Catholic), but it seems like a good idea. I think I should give up whining. Does that count? I guess it should be an actual thing, though, huh? Maybe donuts...

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  2. KatieFebruary 26, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    Good luck! And thank you... Your blog is lovely, and is making me smile when I'm tucked up in bed feeling poorly. :)

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  3. Mrs. BuckFebruary 26, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    Good luck - I think that's a great decision.

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  4. Joanna GoddardFebruary 26, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    i like your idea!

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  5. CarlaFebruary 26, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    cutting out pho and thai, you won't be able to go out to eat with Jody! haha. At least it's only 40 days. :) I'm giving up cookies for Lent!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    I resolved to eat out less for New Years, and had the same concern! I've tried to suggest hanging out at my apartment, trying a new recipe or watching a movie as social activities, and I think people are relieved not to have to spend $15-20 just to catch up. Good luck!

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