Preparing for Lent

So here's the thing, even though I'm not Catholic, I've been observing Lent for almost 10 years. I've given up many different things over the years, from twix bars and lemonade to television and Facebook. Last year I gave up Materialism. That's right, I didn't buy anything that wasn't food or gasoline for 46 days. Well, maybe toothpaste. It was a difficult way to live but it was also God's way of preparing me to live on even less when I lost my job.

I thought that was going to be the biggest challenge. Until I figured out what this season is going to be about. Ready?

I'm giving up Media.

No television, radio (recorded music of any kind), movies, Facebook, even books (books? can't...breathe...)

This is by FAR the most drastic challenge I've ever been presented with. Is crazy, no? I do it anyway.

What's the reason for it? Am I just trying to show off? Have I lost my mind? Not yet (ask me once I'm a couple of weeks into it).

I'll explain more in another post coming soon. Let's just say I have 44 days to get my game face on.