Never mind giving summat up . . . .

dreamdaisy

what will you start? Lent is traditionally seen as a time of denial - people give up their favourite foods, stop drinking, decide not to do whatever gives them pleasure for the forty days. I think, however, it can also be seen as a time to start something positive for those forty days, and for me I am going to resume my clatter round the block. One short walk per day - and no rests allowed. That's the aim. DD

julie47

I have never done the lent thing :oops: but my MIL does and my BIL they gave up chocolate.
Good idea of yours to do something positive and I hope you can keep up the short walk even after lent.
Positive I can probably do too........I will go on the spanish learning web every day for 15mins.....I have only been on a couple of yimes this year.
I have to now......I have promised.......Thankyou.
Juliepf x

dreamdaisy

I think you are nearly there: the Old English is 'lencten' which came from the Germanic related to 'long' and led to our word 'Lenten'. It's now used as an adjective, eg Lenten fare. DD

jillyb1

I will try to give up whining and moaning . Hubby says , believe it when see it ! Jillyb

tjt6768

Think I will give up expecting things at my appointments to be straight forward :roll:
Can't really give up food any more than I have done recently, I don't drink booze, don't smoke... Not much else I could give up.. Lol
So I will do like DD & think of something positive to do..
Maybe like Julie I should crack on with my Spanish... Might be going back come September..

dreamdaisy

Am I the only one who is starting something? I will be off shortly for the stumble round the block. DD

tjt6768

I am thinking about it DD.... Cearro abla Espanol.. Lol
Good knows if it is spelt right

tkachev

I think chocolate should be the thing I give up but don't think I could manage for 40 days.

Elizabeth

Rashine

I've given up dairy and wheat (I'd already made a start on the dairy a couple of weeks ago) and planning on making it fairly permenant (unless my RA gets worse then all bets are off!

But I think taking up somthing as well is a great idea!
Mind if I join you for a stumble round the block DD I'm just going to finish my salad then I'll get my shoes on.

May try thinking of something else to take up as well...

traluvie

DD..

I think it is a great idea to do something positive...
I like your idea of going for a walk too..
So i am going to copy your idea and go for a small walk round the block each day, get some exercise rather than sitting in the house all day.. lol
Thanks DD for your idea...xx

Tony good luck with the spanish... i am useless at it.. maybe you could give us all some lessons.. you and Julie team together lol.. something positive eh??...

tjt6768

Lol.. I think you have to know a subject before you can teach it :shock:
I know a fair few words and got by last June.. It's when the Spanish reply that I'm flummoxed.. They talk do fast. :eek:
Bet Julie is better than I am... Besides.... Where's tonesp? Lives in Spain, should speaka de lingo..

lupin15

Not giving up anything i have decided....life to short.

katknapp

Not giving up anything i have decided....life to short.

I cant give anything up.....no one can take away my creme eggs...im happy to give up work though

joanlawson

I like the idea of doing something positive, DD. It's strange though because I can think of lots of things I really should give up ( I'm a chocoholic for a start ) but it's harder to think of something more positive. There's no point in choosing something too difficult because I would only lose interest and give it up after a while. One thing I could do is to have a good clear-out of my wardrobe, and then stop buying any new clothes during Lent. I love nice clothes, but I've got far too many as it is. I'm a good candidate for Gok, I think

Joan

Rashine

I got out for a walk too, and very refreshing (windswept) it was too.

Lets try keeping it up for forty days in a row!

dreamdaisy

One totter duly achieved, sticks flashing in the mid-day sun. Will do the same tomorow no matter what the weather. DD

cthornley

Good idea DD .... Was thinking on my way home how stressed I've been recently and how everything is getting a bit much, work, home disasters, husband , health are all beating up on me so taking a positive way forward for the next 40 days I am going to do something small for me each and everyday ... Not something I NEED to do for somebody but something for me that I want to do not need, these things have all been postponed so long I think I've forgotten what they are (may sound a little selfish but I think I need a little selfish to restore a little balance in my life before I go crazy ). I hope that the overall effect will be positive for everybody as I won't then snap one day soon and lose the plot
Right now I just need to work out something for today....
Chrissie

dreamdaisy

Spot on cthornley. Why the hell not? The Cardiologist (who is probably a lovely fellow) does not seem to do much to cheer you and the young 'un is too small to do so (tho to see him staggering around proabably does help) so why not treat yourself to something tiny every day for forty days? You go girl, you need it and deserve it. DD

dreamdaisy

Tink? I have taken to putting my nightie in the freezer for about 30 minutes before bed time. Bliss. It is cold - briefly. I soon melt it! DD

traluvie

Tinkerbelle, i loved your idea.. sounded bliss lol...

DD i went for my walk all wrapped up with stiff neck and looking like the michelin man with all my layers lol.. the fresh air done me good and the walk was not too bad on my ankles either so will def be going tomorrow too..Have parents evening for my son so shall walk to there..
Lets hope the weather is a bit better ...

valval

can i give up pain for lent and will it give up me???????????????
val

lupin15

katknapp wrote:

Not giving up anything i have decided....life to short.

I cant give anything up.....no one can take away my creme eggs...im happy to give up work though

What a great idea might join you on this one....Wonder what my boss would say
Also housework i could give up as well.

caterina57

I am not very good at giving things up for lent never have been even as a child.(my nephew 25yrs gives up alcohol every year for lent and never fails)
I usually take all my small change out of my purse every night cos I struggle to fiddle with coins and save it, and in Dec exchange it for notes and use it towards christmas presents. This year during lent it will be saved up to put towards the sponsorships my church does for school children in Africa. I will let you know how much I have saved up at Easter.
Cath

dreamdaisy

Day three of the big totter for Lent. It will be done at the seaside, later on today. Days four, five and six of the big totter will be done in the same location. That will help me to do it, I am sure. Good luck to the rest of my fellow staggerers! DD

annie_mial

I've decided to join in and am taking extra Pred for Lent. Back on the jolly old roundabout again! Am I miffed? Oh, yes!

Annie

joanlawson

Hi Annie, where've you been :?: I was just about to send out a search party for you. I hope that you are OK.

Joan