It seems that both occasions revolve around food- Fat Tuesday the eating of it, and Lent the giving up of it. As you might have guessed, I love food. I don't want to give anything up for Lent. 40 whole days without chocolate? Macaroni and cheese? Cookies? The horror! But I have to give up SOMETHING, even if I cheat a little and make it not a food item. I mean, I don't want to go into all of my complaints about organized religion and how I don't believe in it, since this is a place for food and as such should be a safe, happy, religious-free zone; but it does annoy the hell out of me that I don't believe in any little bit of the Bible or any religious text but I still think I will have bad luck if I don't give something up for Lent. Thanks, Mom.
So, what could I do? Video games are out of the question- I would go crazy. I could try and improve my health by giving up sweets or junk food... but a little part of me dies inside just thinking about it. No delicious barbecue chips? I'm getting a little hysterical. Facebook?
Now there's a thought.... Hrmm, I think I could do that. I'll have to ponder on this. In the meantime, post your suggestions! Try to talk me out of it! Share what you're giving up, if you were also raised with a healthy does of Catholic guilt!
Why don't you give up guilt for lent?
ReplyDeleteHaha man that would be the best thing ever. I wish I could give up guilt.
ReplyDeleteDo I know you, JT? I'm trying to figure out who I know with those initials, but the only person I can think of is Julia Tyson. Are you Julia Tyson?
If you would prefer to remain anonymous I can continue to pretend that you're Justin Timberlake.
ReplyDeleteI always recommend chocolate, because that makes Easter Sunday a day to really look forward too. Those Cadbury eggs are so delicious when they are the first taste of chocolate you have had in over a month. Remember suffering is good for the soul. My vote on JT is Jason Taylor and in Jess and Jason.
ReplyDeleteWithout guilt I think I would turn to dust and blow away in the wind. It is the fabric of my being.
hahah Justin Timberlake
ReplyDeleteI <3 Rachel