Ash Wednesday and Lent

This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday when Catholics (and other christian faiths...I believe)go to church or mass either in the morning or at night. At mass father says "Remember man that thou art dust and unto dust thou shalt return" or some other form of that saying, and then they mark out a cross on your forehead.

The interesting part of this day and/or night is that many of those who participated generally are absolutely willing to walk, work or study throughout the day with the ash on their forehead. If this was required, I don't remember being told. Maybe it's a sense of pride (a good pride). I am one of those who are willing to go throughout the day with the ashes on my forehead because the idea of getting it washed off your head right after church seems insincere, to me at least.

Which begs the question...what am I giving up for lent? (I'd say that it doesn't actually beg the question, but I think that might be the first time I've ever used it in a sentence...so be proud!)

1) No fast food. This includes Subway. My definition of non-fast food is a food joint which does have a waiter or a waitress. I don't know if Panera or Braeda is considered fast-food.

2) Only one night of drinking a week. Some might say, "why don't you give it up all together?" First, I would say is why don't you shut yo mouth! Second, my only concern is that it makes me unproductive the next day, especially concerning homework.

3) Sunday is going to be the true "day of rest." This was a goal of mine this semester, which I have been able to do a few times. When Sunday rolls around, I want to be in a position in which I don't have to do any homework. This incorporates #2 because since i won't be drinking on Friday night, I'll be able to get all of my homework done on Saturday.

This list is not final and might be amended within the next few days. I'll keep you updated