Resolution Re-Do (AKA Lent)

This year for Lent I've decided to give up drinking (pause for dramatic affect). My sister Megan said she was going to do this a few months ago and I've always wished her luck, but knew it was something I couldn't/wouldn't want to do. But after drinking a bit too much this past weekend and finding that my weight loss goals are not progressing as I had hoped, I decided it was worth a shot! Luckily in addition to Megan, a few of my friends are also on this journey, so a support system should help. I mean it's only 39 days, right? (obviously, the Pope made a special dispensation for St. Patrick's day. Don't look it up, just take my word for it).

I know Lent shouldn't be a selfish thing, but really, I need to loose some weight for this wedding! I'm frustrated because, though I've lost a few pounds, I've noticed that the last two weeks or so, I have stayed steady, which is not good. So I'm hoping this will jump start (again) the wedding diet. Drinking leads to snacking, hangovers and puffy eyes. All of which are not going to help me look pretty in white come November!

In addition to cutting out the booze, I'm also planning on cutting back on frivolous spending. I feel as though these two Lenten promises contradict one another. When I don't drink on the weekends I'll be bored and want to spend money. But, I need to cut back the spending! Not that I'm putting blame on anyone or anything, but living 15 feet from a Target is NOT EASY!! I am over there at least 4 times a week and spend way too much money each time I go! I pop in for toilet paper and come out with dog bones, nail polish, a new rug, greeting cards and a green hat (always keeping my eye open for St. Patty's day). So unnecessary.

I don't want to say I "get" what Jesus went through, but I will say this is going to be a very big sacrifice on my behalf (please note: that was intended as an obvious joke)! I hope I don't go crazy over the next 6 weeks!