Just checking in with the whole Lent thing. Remember that I gave up sweet stuff for Lent – even though I’m no religion but my own? Well, hey, how long is this Lent thing anyway? It feels like it’s been going on forever. Surely 40 days have passed….right?
I have not yet succumbed to temptation, and I must say that I am very proud of the discipline that I have displayed, especially with the challenging things that have been happening in my life. It’s times like these when I’m most inclined to turn to the sweet solace of chocolate. And I haven’t. Yea me!
Yesterday was particularly challenging. Muffins at the AED training yesterday morning were tempting. The building management brought treats to celebrate our second anniversary of tenancy – brownie bites, little lemon tartlets, other squares of unidentifiable deliciousness. My co-worker had her baby shower, replete with chocolate cupcakes with white buttercream frosting. And at the end of the day, there were leftovers of all these things in the kitchen, so not only did I have to pass them up once, I had to pass them up twice. A hard temptation, successfully avoided. Of course, it didn’t help that when I finally got home last night, Kelsea’s friend offered me pie. Sigh.
However, I press on. I am proud of myself that I have resisted the urge, proud of my self-discipline, and that I am faithful to the committment that I have made. Even when the world is putting delectable little lemon tartlets in my path.

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That said, can we be done soon? There’s hazelnut milk chocolate out there with my name on it. And yes, probably a lemon tartlet or two.
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March 29, 2012 at 8:44 am
thesinglecell
Good for you! That’s a very difficult mountain to climb. Have you figured out yet whether you will have brownies or cake or pie for breakfast on Easter?
March 29, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Seasweetie
They say chocolate cake for breakfast helps you lose weight, so….. 🙂
March 29, 2012 at 8:49 am
Beth Ann
It is just around the corner…honest!!! Let me see–about 8 more days???? I did not give something up this year but instead added something….which has actually turned out to be a great thing for me but several years I gave up chocolate (killer), sweet tea (healthier choice by far) and salty (VERY hard). Good luck!!!
March 29, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Seasweetie
What did you add, Beth Ann? I hadn’t thought of doing it that way, but I like that idea!
March 29, 2012 at 3:57 pm
Beth Ann
I am writing a letter/card/note a day to someone who has made a difference in my life and telling them why and thanks! It has been a really great thing for me to do and I have reconnected with some folks who have not been a priority for awhile. A definitely great exercise for me this year.
March 29, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Seasweetie
I love that, Beth Ann! What a fabulous and appropriate idea for honoring this time.
March 29, 2012 at 4:04 pm
Beth Ann
Well, it seemed to fit this year for me. I never tell people enough what they mean to me. I am running out of days and still have a lot more folks to write to so it may run over a bit past Easter which would not be a bad thing. And I have been very disciplined about doing it which is amazing because I lack discipline in much of my life!
March 29, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Seasweetie
As do I, Beth Ann. I decdided to do this as an element of developing discipline for myself.
March 29, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Simply Tia
I’m proud of you too. Keep on going!
March 29, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Seasweetie
Thanks, Tia!
March 29, 2012 at 3:14 pm
thepetalpusher
Such a delightful post! I used to give up foods for Lent too–although, like you, I am my own religion. Anyway, it was always good for diet purposes! Press on–do well!
March 29, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Seasweetie
I wish it had made a bigger difference in my weight, petal, but it does feel healthier!
March 29, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Malou
Wow, this looks so tempting! I have a friend who made the same commitment like you for lent but had to reconsider. She instead decided to do good deeds rather than give up on the sweets. 😉
March 29, 2012 at 4:11 pm
Seasweetie
I’ve been trying to do both, Malou – I think next year, I’ll focus more consciously on the good deeds!
March 29, 2012 at 5:37 pm
dafarmer
It is very hard to give up sweets! I know it but you are right you feel so much better without them good luck with your continued success.
March 29, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Seasweetie
Thanks, Dina!
March 29, 2012 at 10:36 pm
hottabb
oh, fancy cupcakes!
March 30, 2012 at 9:32 am
Seasweetie
Nom nom, hottabb
April 4, 2012 at 11:50 am
ceciliag
bet you lost weight tho!! or was that all the cleaning! c
April 4, 2012 at 12:42 pm
Seasweetie
I’ll admit to my jeans fitting better and I’m not asking why!