Suggestions?

littlepockit · Post by **littlepockit** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 4:16 pm

With the Lenten season upon us,which starts on Ash Wednesday, I must decide what to "give up" for Lent.

Every year i usually give all beverages except for water and i allow my self one cup of coffee a day. but im not doing that this year.

I welcome any suggestions.

kimmie

JaNell · Post by **JaNell** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 4:20 pm

All KnoxGothic stuff, including reading the board.
:wink:

MahoganyDawn · Post by **MahoganyDawn** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 4:22 pm

Lima Beans.. give up Lima Beans... ;o)

Post by **darkvader** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 4:24 pm

religion?

shadow dancer · Post by **shadow dancer** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 4:39 pm

I actually had a friend of mine give up all soft drinks, fried foods, chocolate and all alcohol during Lent. It wasn't easy for him, but the party that transpired after Easter was quite entertaining.

Sir Diddimus · Post by **Sir Diddimus** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 4:40 pm

I'm with Vader

But, to each his/her own

faeriegirl · Post by **faeriegirl** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 4:43 pm

give up sex.

WraithAngel · Post by **WraithAngel** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 4:46 pm

Give up hmmmmmmmm using paper products. ;}

Bellovesus · Post by **Bellovesus** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 6:59 pm

DarkVader wrote:religion?

You know, I did that, and guess what?

I haven't given up anything else for Lent since.

littlepockit · Post by **littlepockit** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 7:27 pm

Bellovesus wrote:
DarkVader wrote:religion?

You know, I did that, and guess what?

I haven't given up anything else for Lent since.

yeah, but if i gave up my religion i would get to eat taht great taking communion offering and drink the free wine. also, we wouldnt have a meeting place for swap meet or what else we might need it for. sheesh people...

just kidding. I think JaNell is trying to tell kimmie something....

pryjmaty · Post by **pryjmaty** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 10:19 pm

I'm not catholic, but, if I understand Lent correctly, you are supposed to give up something that you love dearly. Do you watch alot of television? do you drink alcohol? do you smoke? are you anal about going out in public without makeup on? I don't know you very well at all, so it would be difficult for me to make a valid suggestion.

mafiaman · Post by **mafiaman** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 11:39 pm

Sorry, I gave up being Catholic for Lent years ago. Haven't felt guilty about it, either.....

iblis · Post by **iblis** » Fri Feb 28, 2003 12:29 am

faeriegirl wrote:give up sex.

i thought the point of religion was to avoid being in hell?

littlepockit · Post by **littlepockit** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 12:30 pm

yeah, i guess religion is different for everyone. and most religions, the "goal" is to pass on the next level. i know that is a very basic
statement, but it is true. in all religions, in order to a religion, has a supreme entity to try to achieve or become equal with.

but, back to the Lent question. OK, i have tried in the past to:
-abstain (bad bad thing)
-stay away from alcoholic beverages
(would work, but we tend to hang out in bars...temptation is great and i have no willpower)
-all beverages except for water (bad because i drink at least 5 pots of coffee day)
-TV (that was too easy)

so, i think i have it narrowed down to three things

1. give up sweets of any kind
2. i could give up "time" and volunteer my weekends.
3. give up meat products all through Lent instead of just fridays

kimmie

Hardcoregirl · Post by **Hardcoregirl** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 1:06 pm

littlepockit wrote:3. give up meat products all through Lent instead of just fridays

kimmie

go with that one....

if you need any ideas for veggie meals..let me know...(I also have kids veggie cookbooks for food that lil Karin might like, since kids tend to eat what their 'rents

My grandmother gave up coca cola last Lent..it was so funny...after easter mass we went immediately to a gas station so she could buy a coke...

Coca cola has been the only substance I've ever had a problem with...this week I decided to switch to diet dr pepper so I at least am not getting all those empty calories.

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 1:52 pm

I thought the point of Lent was that you were supposed to give up something that is hard for you to give up.

If you're drinking anywhere near that much coffee, you should give it up for longer than Lent. That's absolute hell on your kidneys and nervous system. Seriously.

littlepockit · Post by **littlepockit** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 7:15 pm

Jack wrote:I thought the point of Lent was that you were supposed to give up something that is hard for you to give up.

you are, but quitting caffine cold turkey would make for a very long, very painful 6 weeks. but see, if i set that (no coffee drinking) goal, i know i would fail. what would be the point of that?

besides, i balance out my caffine intake with lots of water to help my kidneys. *knocking on wood* i have never had any problems with my kidneys and ive been a steady coffee drinker as long as i can remember.

kimmie

littlepockit · Post by **littlepockit** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 7:18 pm

Buttercup wrote:

go with that one....

if you need any ideas for veggie meals..let me know...(I also have kids veggie cookbooks for food that lil Karin might like, since kids tend to eat what their 'rents.

ok, i will let you know. karin hasn't ever been much for meats until recently. we swore she was a natural born vegetarian...

kimmie

pryjmaty · Post by **pryjmaty** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 7:33 pm

littlepockit wrote:
Jack wrote:I thought the point of Lent was that you were supposed to give up something that is hard for you to give up.

you are, but quitting caffine cold turkey would make for a very long, very painful 6 weeks. but see, if i set that (no coffee drinking) goal, i know i would fail. what would be the point of that?

besides, i balance out my caffine intake with lots of water to help my kidneys. *knocking on wood* i have never had any problems with my kidneys and ive been a steady coffee drinker as long as i can remember.

kimmie

Cranberry capsules from a health food store are awesome for any type of kidney problems.

Nexxus23 · Post by **Nexxus23** » Sat Mar 01, 2003 8:36 pm

All of this is why I'm an EX-Catholic.