Comments | coley630: before I attempt my all-nighter

coley630

before I attempt my all-nighter

Feb 24, 2009 19:18

A quick update, because it was pointed out to me that today, indeed, is Mardi Gras. And although I do not currently practice any type of religion, I think that I will give up the following for Lent, as it is a time for fasting and self-reflection ( Read more... )

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erries February 25 2009, 00:55:31 UTC

Wow, that's a *lot* to give up for 40 days! Especially for someone who doesn't even technically observe Lent. Good luck with sticking to it... especially the chocolate. Man, I don't think I could do that.

coley630 February 25 2009, 01:33:50 UTC

I definitely think the hardest parts will be ice cream and alcohol. Ice cream, because the dining halls at school have it all the time and my friends are CONSTANTLY eating it. And alcohol, because I really enjoy wine and getting drinks when I go out to dinner. But, that is also part of a strategy for saving money, which I DESPERATELY need to do!

erries February 25 2009, 01:35:47 UTC

Oh yeah, skipping wine or cocktails at dinner is a ridiculously easy way to curb your spending habits. I've gotten to the point where I don't even order pop anymore - just water. Unless it's like a special occasion or something.

coley630 February 25 2009, 01:44:45 UTC

yeah, being 21 is pretty expensive. Mixed drinks are outrageously priced at most places, and going out to the bars on the weekends costs me around $20 (at the cheap dive bar). I just also dont need the extra calories, so Im really trying to cut back.
Also, with the whole soda thing... the first few weeks of this year I completely stopped drinking it. It was pretty hard at first, but then it got easier. Deciding to drink it again was more of a "oh itll be ok in moderation" than a ridiculous urge to consume it. But Ive noticed I feel way better if I just drink water.
And Im hoping that these habits will stick. It's time to grow up :)

sammowhammo February 25 2009, 04:06:13 UTC

Ughhh well there goes my plan to show up at your Dormstep with a pint of Ben and Jerry's doused in BUTTERSHOTS.

Really, Nicole. You ruined it.

That being said, I haven't had soda since New Years and I don't miss it at all. Trust me, you'll feel so much better without it.

That THAT being said, we need to kidnap Sarah Laurenzano again and go on an adventure. Sooooon!!

sammowhammo February 25 2009, 04:13:30 UTC

Also, I only went 11 with no alcohol on my non-drinking binge :*(. Now I'm on day.... 10. Let's break these cycles "2GETHER"!!!