Don't worry, Coffey, this isn't a post about sex. I know those traumatize you. ;-)
For Lent this year, I am giving up (or trying to give up) buying anything I don't NEED. I do give up something for Lent every year, more as an exercise in self control, to prove to myself that I can, than a religious sacrifice. (Although I am nominally Catholic).
Unfortunately, I am struggling more than usual with the definition of NEED. The Wolf says I think too hard. I am also finding it harder than I remember to not give in to WANTS.
Do I NEED to be buying things to send to the Wolf in his care packages? I am rationalizing this one in that I gave stuff up, he didn't. So I am not buying things for myself, I am letting this one slide.
TW talked me into going to Old Navy with her yesterday. They have all their jeans on sale for $19.99. Her argument was that I can't run around naked in Canada in February, and I really do *need* new jeans. Fortunately for my conscious, even the "booty lifting" jeans did nothing for my booty - seems they need at least a base to work with. So gotta head to the gym and create a booty ...
TW and I also went out for lunch. Her argument being I NEED to eat. I had given her eldest child a ride back to the city she currently lives in, and it was lunch time. But did I NEED Moxie's mosaic dip with tortilla chips, and a smoked bacon and cheddar omlette?
I NEED groceries. But do I need treats? Nacho Chips? Chocolate? Do I NEED ice cream to watch the Canada - US Men's Hockey Game tonight? Do we NEED rum & coke to go with the game?
It is easier to make decisions on things like the amazing Buddha wall hanging I saw yesterday. I can't get it out of my head. I really, really want it. But I don't NEED it. So if it is still there after Easter, all good, and if not - its not.
I NEED to put gas in my truck to do my job (and I do NEED my job). But should I be limiting pleasure trips, so I am only using gas for NEEDs?
I guess this is good, because at least I am thinking about everything I do, not running on auto pilot, and making conscious choices about my actions.
Now if I could only do something about that marvelous Catholic guilt ...
Sunday, February 21, 2010
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Damn! I man can hope, can’t he? Sex post don’t traumatize me, though, but they do turn me on.
ReplyDeleteAs for Lent, I was raised Baptist and I all I know about lent is the stuff I pull out of my navel or from between my toes when I pull my socks off.
However, The Wolf and several thousand other dudes and dudetts are in harms way so that we can enjoy our ‘needs’ and ‘wants.’ They would also love to have the opportunity to indulge in their own needs and wants, too.
So go buy your Buddha wall hanging in honor of those who can’t right now.
May I suggest that, if you want to give up something for Lent, give up Lent for Lent. If you are not a devout, practicing Catholic, why get hung up on something that means nothing for your soul. IMHO! Amen!
Now about your booty….
LOL!! Coffey, have I told you lately that I love you? ;-)
ReplyDeleteAh Shucks! (hands in pockets, head down, right foot shuffling back and forth)
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