Two heavy blog posts back to
back?! What was I thinking? Oh wait, that’s right, I let my emotions get the
best of me because I’m human. So with that it’s time to get back to lighter
things and perhaps regain some smiles and laughter.
Some today are thinking very diligently on what they will give up for lent and then posting this on Facebook (fb). The problem with that is that you are now held accountable for your actions and some think they have the solution to that, they simple make up new rules for lent. For instance I saw one person say they were giving up alcohol except for a birthday party, St. Paddy’s weekend, and a Vegas trip. I seriously have to laugh at this because I question at what point are they really giving up anything, during the week perhaps. I heard on the news that some were going to give up fb and again I question some of these because one said that they would give up fb except for on their phone. Admit it, you’re smiling at this one because most of us know that from most mobile devices you can still do almost all of fb’ing that you would normally do. So then I come to folks like my dad who gives the same thing up every year and he always hold that “Sunday is a free day. Day of rest.” For some reason I don’t think Jesus’ dad gave him that option. Just a thought. My children said that they are grateful but not giving up anything since it isn’t required in our religion, nice. Me? No, I just try to be a better person during that time because let’s face it… that is hard work and it’s like a new year’s resolution, at first I do amazing but then fizzle out when it gets tough. I am weak in that regards but strong enough to admit that faults (well that one anyway otherwise I’m perfect HAHA!). Ok, seriously I will TRY to give up cursing as much (dagnabit this will be hard). I think that I will look to my good and evil friend Pinterest to help me come up with a cute thing to help with this. I love to hate that site.
Why would anyone love/hate that wonderful/devil site? Well think about it for just a second. That site has a compilation of everything and ideas of future things you didn't even know you wanted to do until someone “pinned” it to their board and you suddenly get the urge to do crafts (even when you have never done anything “crafty” in your life). Sneaky website, making me want to do new ideas and try new things. What is wrong with that? Nothing, that isn't the problem. The problem is how much time I spend on there finding these new wonderful and incredible things. I find myself going “oh yeah, I saw that on Pinterest. Have you tried that site yet? It’s amazing!” Later I will go on there to see if I can find a nail design and then TA-DAH…just like magic! I have spent the last 3 hours looking at ALL the coolest nail ideas EVER and still not finding the exact one I was looking for to begin with. I do love that site though. I know, you are going “That’s it, girlfriend! Give up Pinterest for lent.” Heck to the no (see didn't swear haha). That is cutting it too close to Prom for my likings and I will need hair/nail ideas to go with this year. So I will bid you farewell for the night/day whatever it is when you read this, if you actually read this and happy Ash Wednesday. Blessed be :-)
Some today are thinking very diligently on what they will give up for lent and then posting this on Facebook (fb). The problem with that is that you are now held accountable for your actions and some think they have the solution to that, they simple make up new rules for lent. For instance I saw one person say they were giving up alcohol except for a birthday party, St. Paddy’s weekend, and a Vegas trip. I seriously have to laugh at this because I question at what point are they really giving up anything, during the week perhaps. I heard on the news that some were going to give up fb and again I question some of these because one said that they would give up fb except for on their phone. Admit it, you’re smiling at this one because most of us know that from most mobile devices you can still do almost all of fb’ing that you would normally do. So then I come to folks like my dad who gives the same thing up every year and he always hold that “Sunday is a free day. Day of rest.” For some reason I don’t think Jesus’ dad gave him that option. Just a thought. My children said that they are grateful but not giving up anything since it isn’t required in our religion, nice. Me? No, I just try to be a better person during that time because let’s face it… that is hard work and it’s like a new year’s resolution, at first I do amazing but then fizzle out when it gets tough. I am weak in that regards but strong enough to admit that faults (well that one anyway otherwise I’m perfect HAHA!). Ok, seriously I will TRY to give up cursing as much (dagnabit this will be hard). I think that I will look to my good and evil friend Pinterest to help me come up with a cute thing to help with this. I love to hate that site.
Why would anyone love/hate that wonderful/devil site? Well think about it for just a second. That site has a compilation of everything and ideas of future things you didn't even know you wanted to do until someone “pinned” it to their board and you suddenly get the urge to do crafts (even when you have never done anything “crafty” in your life). Sneaky website, making me want to do new ideas and try new things. What is wrong with that? Nothing, that isn't the problem. The problem is how much time I spend on there finding these new wonderful and incredible things. I find myself going “oh yeah, I saw that on Pinterest. Have you tried that site yet? It’s amazing!” Later I will go on there to see if I can find a nail design and then TA-DAH…just like magic! I have spent the last 3 hours looking at ALL the coolest nail ideas EVER and still not finding the exact one I was looking for to begin with. I do love that site though. I know, you are going “That’s it, girlfriend! Give up Pinterest for lent.” Heck to the no (see didn't swear haha). That is cutting it too close to Prom for my likings and I will need hair/nail ideas to go with this year. So I will bid you farewell for the night/day whatever it is when you read this, if you actually read this and happy Ash Wednesday. Blessed be :-)
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