Hey everyone…I hope that you guys are having a good week so far. This week has been pretty hectic for me at work and in my personal life…nothing major is going on, it’s just busy. I’m really looking forward to having some fun this weekend with friends and relaxing in between. On Saturday, I have my 15k race and I’m running with one of my dearest friends. I’m also going to a Stampin’ Up! card party with an old co-worker and a baby shower for another one of my dearest friends. I can’t wait for all of it.
I mentioned on Monday that I didn’t know what I was giving up for Lent this year. Lent is the season when Christians prepare their hearts for Easter with reflection, repentance and prayer. This year I came up with something while I was in church last night that surprised even me. As my title indicates, this is a no shopping zone. I decided to give up shopping for myself (except for essentials like groceries, etc.) over the next 46 days. Crazy right? I don’t know how I’m going to do it, but it was something that needed to happen. Anyone that knows me knows that this is a huge sacrifice. My co-workers even laughed at me when I told them about the shopping ban, but I have faith myself. I also gave up French fries, but that’s not as interesting or as difficult as giving up shopping. This part should be pretty easy.
So, from March 9, 2011 until April 23, 2011…I will be shop free. Wish me luck! Do you think you could give up shopping for 40 days? Are you observing Lent this year? If so, what are you giving up?
