Give it up for Lent
With Ash Wednesday fast approaching next week, I’m trying to decide on what to give up for Lent.
In recent years I’ve given up alcohol and caffeine - both of which have been quite hard to do, particularly the caffeine one. And a few years back I took up something for Lent: being completely honest with people. But that one turned out to be a bit of a disaster, and almost lost me some friends.
This year, for some reason, I don’t think I want to give up the booze. But I guess I can still cut down. I might try the caffeine thing, which will be okay as long as I can get past the week-long cold turkey of headaches, shaking, and sleepiness.
I’ve also decided that I’m going back on a diet. I’ve let my weight creep up over recent months, and really need to do something about it. And a daily calorie allowance will help me limit the alcohol consumption (because, when it comes down to it, food based calories are always better than liquid based ones).
February 1, 2008
2 Comments
Paul on February 1, 2008
And let us take a moment to remember the late Kevin Greening, who did so much to popularize the title of your post.
Richard Bloomfield on February 1, 2008
Ah yes, Kevin Greening. I used to love tuning in to his Radio 1 breakfast show with Zoe Ball.
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