So what Liturgical season is the Catholic Church currently in? Lent. Lent is a time where we give up things and take up extra practices to grow closer to God. This all and good, but it is also very hard. That is, if you actually give up something difficult. I'm giving up something that I do a lot and is probably harmful since it wakes up my mom on the weekends. I'm giving up complaining.
This might make my blogs a little less interesting, since most of my story's or other things are filled with complaints. I wonder if I could just complain through text? No, that wouldn't count. I've got it! I will write entry and you as the reader will decided the hidden complaints. That way I wont be complaining about my sacrifice but enjoying it.Win-win right? Here's an example:
He leaned in closer to ask me the algebra question, letting his foul sent linger.
One last thing. My birthday is approaching, and usually that would make me happy, but this year something is happening. On the day of my birthday is the due date for sending out the letter to the NYLSC (National Young Leaders State Conference). I was invited to go, but my parents could not afford it with out a full ride. In case I only got half or none, I didn't want my parents to feel guilty and feel forced to pay, so I hid the information, hoping if they wanted me to go they would ask. They have not. Most likely this will leave me to being not as joyful on my birthday. Suggestions on how not to complain and to enjoy it instead? Please, I need this not only to stay faithful to my Lenten promises, but to also not make my parents feel awful. Suggestions are welcome!
