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While I am not a strict Catholic by any means, I have stuck to one habit from my younger Catholic school days: giving something up for Lent. Every year, I pick something to give up for 40 days, something I never thought I could live without. I don’t know if it’s because I feel too guilty not to or if I just like the idea of Lent in general.
This year, I’ve decided to give up all drinks except for water, herbal tea and coffee (because, duh) – that means so sugary soda or juices or hot chocolates. It’s really a pretty lame thing to choose. I’m pretty sure I’ve given up soda at least three times.
What I really should be giving up, though, is a different story. There are many things I should try going 40 days without… but I just haven’t been able to bring myself to take that step. Here are 10 things I really should be giving up for Lent… but I won’t.
Hate-Watching The Kardashians
I don't like the Kardashians - I find them to be incredibly annoying (except for my girl Khloe). So then why do I still tune into their show every Sunday and for every rerun?! Oh, right... to hate-watch it and make fun of them. Pretty sure I have better things to do with my Sunday nights. Source: WENN.comOnline Stalking
I seriously need to stop this habit. I'm not even going to say who I'm stalking because... it's embarrassing. And it needs to end. Except... it's so addicting! Source: ShutterStockCracking My Fingers
Is anyone else completely obsessed with cracking every single joint in their fingers? And their back... and their toes... and basically anything else that can be cracked? How can something so seemingly innocent be so bad?! Source: ShutterStockAttempting A Sock Bun
There needs to be a note on my bathroom mirror that says, "Jessica, stop trying to do a sock bun. You don't have those skills." I can't tell you guys how many times I've been late because I've tried this supposedly easy tip. Source: ShutterStockLiking My Cat More Than Most People
I should probably give up making the choice to cuddle with my cat rather than go out with actual people. But why would I want to do that when my cat loves me no matter what I look like or what I'm doing? Source: ShutterStockDoing Absolutely Nothing On Saturdays
Yeah, I should probably give up watching TV shows for 8 hours every Saturday, but... no. This is what Saturdays were made for. Sorry, productivity. Source: ShutterStockShopping When I'm Bored
The rational part of my mind says that there are better things to do when I'm bored than spend all of my money on clothes. But then the rest of me is like, what are these better things you speak of? Source: ShutterStockReading About Taylor Swift
Or make that, "reading about anyone I don't like." Why do I read things about Taylor Swift or Chris Brown or Eva Mendes when I know those things are just going to make me mad? This pointless cycle needs to stop. Source: FayesVision/WENN.comHitting The Snooze Button
I should give up the snooze button. But then... how will I function without those 9 extra minutes of sleep? Source: ShutterStockSo, what are you giving up for Lent this year? Why are you giving that up? What do you wish you could give up for 40 days but know you couldn’t go through with it? Tell me in the comments!
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I’m vegan this year for Lent
haha I’m only the tiniest bit Catholic (if that!) but it’s fun anyways 
but cracking your fingers isn’t bad for you! it’s a myth!
I’ve never really understood all those religions that put such a fine point on self-sacrifice. Why torture yourself like that? I always felt kinda bad for my friends who couldn’t eat chocolate or whatever during Lent. And a little smug, but never mind that.
It teaches you humility and gratitude in life. You appreciate things like chips and chocolate a little bit more after you had to go without them for so long.
I so wish I had your life…spending eight hours every Saturday watching tv sounds amazing. I guess being in high school, having a job, and being a musician has its downsides.
Lol, same here, except for me its high school, horseback riding, 4-h and just about every different sport you can name. It definitely keeps me busy.