Because I was always a "good Baptist" growing up, 2008 will mark my first celebration of Lent. Not that I grew up thinking it was wrong, but more of a thing that "other Christians" did (I have no idea who the "others" refers to). Pasta seemed like a much safer thing to give up than my initial thought of TV, rationalizing that I needed to "cut my teeth" on something a little easier (because the spiritual discipline of fasting is all about my own personal willpower...please note the sarcasm). Plus, the History Channel was doing a documentary on razor blades when I made my decision so...it seemed like a no-brainer at the time. Seriously. Razor blades. Trust me, it was fascinating. Of course now all I want to eat for breakfast, lunch, munch and supper is pasta.
So, with all that said, I'm reposting the following little gem because frankly, it makes me laugh. Out loud. And because I can sympathize.
4 comments:
Dude, I am so hearing you. Also my first Lent; I gave up soda and I'm going CRAZY. Easter is WAY too far away.
And I tried giving up being mean to my husband, but that's been even harder. : )
Julie, your blog reminded me of some good stories. It's too long for a comment, so I made a blog of it: http://www.mychurch.org/blog/152434/fun-with-lent
I love it. I appreciate your honest humor!!! I don't give up stuff anymore but once gave up Pepsi. After Lent, I drank it even more. What does that say about me?!!! Don't answer.
I heard that more food is sold in Muslim countries DURING the month of Ramadan than any other time of year. Figure that!
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