So today starts Lent. This year I have decided to give something up in order to refresh myself and gain a new perspective. So what am I giving up? Spending. That’s right, for 40 days I will not spend any money. The exception to this will be the obvious – bills and gas are necessities and cannot be cut out altogether. I do plan on limiting my consumption of gas, but bills are rather concrete. I went grocery shopping yesterday for necessities and have a ton of food in the pantry and freezer that have been needing to be consumed. So I have plenty to eat. I am allowing myself $40 to be realistic. This is because obvious a loaf of bread can’t last for 40 days and I know my milk expires before Lent is over. Plus, if I need something (like contact solution) I need to have a “safety net”. It’s a pretty ambitious task, but I know I can do it. I’ve been spending too much money lately and It’s about time I have a lesson in minimalism and frugality.
One of my friends has decided to take on blogging about 40 scriptures for 40 days. I read hers today and it was about life and how we are only here for a short while. It touched me because I forget that I need to be more present-focused. I’m always running toward the future and while I don’t look back, I never enjoy the moment. I need to start enjoying the moment. There are no guarantees in life. Pretty insightful.
Today Tony officially left for the Army. He’ll be gone for 8 weeks in Georgia and doesn’t know what will happen from there. But it’s hard to see Manda so hurt. She’s having to deal with essentially not having a husband for that span and she’s dying inside. Don’t get me wrong, she’s so strong but it’s still sad. I couldn’t handle being a military wife. I know it’s selfish, but I’m not strong enough for that. But she is and I admire her so much for that. Just please keep her and Tony in your prayers.
Well I know this entry has been all over the place, but that’s kind of how my thoughts are these days – scattered. Today I’m taking a sick day since I don’t have hardly any energy. I have to go work tonight but other than that, I’m just hanging around my bed today. I hope I’ll feel better tomorrow!!
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