Lent

It's that time of the year again. Time for good Catholics to give up something for Lent.

Before I get to my sacrifices, quick aside: I just had lunch with my old college roommate. He is also Catholic, like was still a virgin when he got married Catholic. He brought up a good point when I pointed at his head and said he hadn't gone to mass yet. He hates Ash Wednedsay mass because the homily is about how you should show no outward signs of the fast. Then everyone lines up and recieves a black cross on their forehead. However, if you are going to complain about the Church being hypicritical, this seems like a silly place to start to me.

What i will give up:
1. Soda, pop, cola. I will continue this experiment through Lent. However, in about two weeks (i think), not consuming soda has made no apparent change in me. Someone claimed I would lose 10 lbs. in 2 weeks. I didn't lose one, not even with some running involved. That is how bad the rest of my diet is.

2. I'll play the masterbation game. See how long I can last. I make no promises to Jesus that I will make it all 40 days.