Ash Wednesday

Today is Ash Wednesday. For those of us that are Catholic, it is the time of the year where we fast (today, Holy  Thursday and Good Friday), give up things, usually things we cannot do without, and remember what we are preparing ourselves for. I usually give up junk food, soda, stuff like that, but since I don't eat the junk food, or drink the soda, giving them up would be pointless. This year, I am giving up excuses. All kinds of excuses that prevent me from working out. "There isn't enough time," "I'm tired." those are not excuses I am privy too. I have a half marathon in a little over 70 days, so I need to make sure I get all the training in. So, I really know that I need to stay clear of not getting that run done, not getting in the pool. I need to know that I am firing on all cylinders. Don't worry, I am not putting my training plans on here. No, that is what my other blog is for.  I also want it to be noted that I will NOT  be giving up coffee, or Facebook, I did that last year.


 Giving up the excuses seems like enough for me this year.

Hope you have a happy Ash Wednesday! What are you giving up for Lent?

Lent...

This time of year I always have trouble figuring out what I want to give up. This year, I am taking that above and beyond. This year, I am giving up junk food (broad, I know) which includes Girl Scout cookies and soda. I always snack way too much, and now is my chance to kick start my diet. This year however, I am also giving up Facebook. As a matter of fact by the time you are reading this, it will already be deactivated. I spend way too much time "stalking" people of the past or trying to follow what everyone is doing. Now, I can focus on much needed things that need to be done around my home and spend the precious time with my daughter. Will I be back, I don't know yet. My husband says he gives me a week before I go crazy without it, makes me feel like I was addicted to it or something. I usually don't stick to anything for Lent, but this year, this year I want it to be different. I want to succeed in giving up the small sacrifices that I chose. Jesus made the biggest sacrifice for all of us, to give up Facebook and junk food seems kind of trivial to me. So, if you get a chance today, please say a prayer for me that I can stick with my sacrifices.

On another note, My cousin Autumn stopped by for a visit yesterday with a surprise visitor. I had no idea who it was and it was killing me. Well, much to my amazement it was my cousin....

SABRINA!! I haven't seen her in like 6 years, so the fact that she wanted to see the sweet babes was awesome! We hung out for like an hour and it was great seeing her. We talked about a trip down there to visit, but not until Makayla can enjoy Disney (we are thinking about Jan 2013).
Well, I better get ready for work. Have a great Hump Day! Happy Ash Wednesday!