Lent is upon us

Tis the season...
to party your butt off on Tuesday -- Fat Tuesday, and then give up something you really love starting Wednesday -- Ash Wednesday! They (MWR) are supposed to have a party Tuesday night. I plan to go and give my contribution of moon pies and beads :) The following day there should be an Ash Wednesday service marking the beginning of Lent. I have decided to give up sweets (in the solid form) Monday through Friday! That means no ice cream, doughnuts, cakes, pies, or puddings during the week. I will try not to eat much on Saturday or Sunday, but given the fact that sweets have been my fix these past few weeks I wanted to at least start out realistic. I plan to drink mainly water (with lemon if needed), but will allow for sweet tea and coffee with cream and sugar. Are you going to a Mardi Gras Party this week(end)? And if you acknowledge the Lent season, what are you giving up?