I was discussing with Matt earlier what I wanted to give up for Lent. I originally thought to give up the computer. The next 6 weeks would be very hard, but also a huge sacrifice. I rely a lot on my e-mail to do things and communicate, so it's almost unrealisitic to give up the computer COMPLETELY. So, I have compromised and will only get on the computer once a week. I chose Sunday to be my designated day. I can get on the computer do my blogging, facebook, e-mail, and shopping. Anything that I usually do on a daily basis will now be condensed into one day. Its still a big sacrifice, but atleast I will be able to communicate with the majority of my friends.
Since I compromised on the computer I have decided it is only right to give up, or actually try to be a better person. I am going to live up to the Golden Rule. I have a problem with gossip or saying negative things about someone and I hate that about myself. It's not that I talk about my friends behind their/your backs, its all work related. My work is really bad when it comes to talking about people and I have always fallen into the trap of either listening or joining in. It doesn't ever make me feel better, I always feel worse. So, I think it will be a good decision to make a concscious effort to not join in on negative conversations both at work and personally. Like I mentioned, its not like I have the problem outside of work, but I will be more aware. It could be anything. I could say to my sister that my mom wore something hideous and I don't want to be like that. If my mom wants to wear brown shoes with white socks that is her perogative! I want to focus on the nice things about people not the negative.
So, tomorrow will be my first day of no computer and no negativity! I am having anxiety about it, so I know I've made the right choices on what to give up and work on. I will be back on Sunday to catch up on everyone's lives and to blog about things going on here too. If you need to reach me you will have to call me or wait until Sunday when I can respond!!! Have a GREAT rest of the week! Ciao Bellas.
4 comments:
we will miss you!
Good for you! You will be missed.
Oh girlfriend. i do not think I would make it. I mean that is the only thing i do for me. Good for you! Had it been pop, chocolate, sex..anything else, I would jump on board with ya..but the computer??? Oh my!
The pics are coming tomorrow and I will be mailing your cd with them. Hope you like everything!!
good for you! it's not really that bad. during the school year, i really only have time to play on the computer on weekends anyways.
now, the negativity thing, i could use some help with myself!
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