Calzones for dinner! Gosh, I love this meal!
I picked up a few slices of Applegate chorizo when I was at the deli counter and it was heavenly in between tomato sauce and mozzarella. And the WF wheat dough has grown on me. Twas sooo satisfying to eat this guy.
So I didn’t really know it was Fat Tuesday until today. I’m just not with it these days. The family I babysit for had a King’s Cake fresh from a bakery and I had a sliver after lunch. Apparently, there were some neat events that went on in Durham, so I wish I had paid more attention. Growing up, I usually gave something up for Lent, and although I haven’t participated in a couple of years, I was actually brainstorming about things that could be eliminated from my life these days. Most of the things that came to mind were actually more mental – procrastinating in the mornings, ignoring my alarm on my days off, dreading post-work work-outs, and leaving the TV on in the background (even if I’m not watching). Like resolutions though, these changes would be pretty difficult to track and enforce. Still, it’s a nice exercise to think about eliminating negative behaviors, things, or mentalities that might make life better.
What would you give up?
Kath
February 21, 2012 at 8:19 pmI’m giving up alcohol!
Laura
February 21, 2012 at 8:34 pmThat doesn’t count!
Stephanie C
February 21, 2012 at 10:45 pmThis is my second year participating with my church – so this week we give up meat (until Easter/Pascha), next week starts the dairy and eggs portion. Some people get really strict with it and don’t do any oil or wine, but the dairy part is hard enough for me!! Before joining the Orthodox church I fasted from butter, but I think I did this with the wrong intentions – it was before my wedding.
Lindsay
February 21, 2012 at 11:03 pmFor the past couple of years I’ve given up cookies (my ultimate favorite dessert!) but this year I’m going even more hardcore and giving up chocolate. I can’t give up dessert entirely though, I already plan to make funfetti cupcakes this week 🙂
Mom
February 22, 2012 at 5:06 amOne year I gave up complaining. It was amazing how many times I had to hold my tongue. Not sure about this year, but I’d better decide fast!
sharon
February 22, 2012 at 1:38 pmLast year I gave up meat for lunches, thinking about doing that again! I also dread the post-work workouts!! In fact, I opted out of my work out during lunch and now I am forcing myself to go after work!!