Lent

[eee1313]

I'm not Catholic but my husband is, and so as a show of solidarity I do the typical Lent stuff with him. No meat on Fridays (or today), and giving up something for 40 days. I just got back coffee so that stays. I'm going to try giving up snacking between meals unless it's healthy food like fruits, veggies, or nuts (in moderation). But the big goal is to give up swearing. I like swearing. I do it a lot. But I need to curb my potty mouth so the baby's first words aren't scandalous. If you should hear me swear or even see me type a swear word, call me on it. Every curse = $5 into the baby's savings. Hopefully by Easter I'll have broken this bad habit.

FYI, "darn" and "crap" don't count as swearing.

Comments

[aj.livejournal.com]

Oh, man. Good luck with that. I'm not allowed to schedule NEW going out to eat, or go out to eat on my own devices. Please, please, PLEASE feel free to call me on it too. Maybe I should institute a $5 donation to my cat's savings account too. *ponders this* A way to take advantage of my frugality and guilt! YAY!

[disbelief11.livejournal.com]

How 'bout words like "effin'" or "frak"? I once used effin' in front of my mom - mind you, when I was in my 30's - and she gasped in horror.

Good luck with the not swearing thing!