As ashwednesday was fast approaching, a week ago I was contemplating what I can sacrifice for 40 days, for the lent season. I knew McDonalds was part of it, since I started fasting it already two times and I suceeded. Nevertheless I still am really "addicted" to McDonalds. So I need to come up with something new. I was really "scared" to let it come out of my mouth what I will fast, since I don't know if I can handle it, if I can face this "challenge". So yesterday, February 17, I had to decide - so I promised to myself and said this time it will be McDonalds, Coca Cola and RICE.
McDonalds and Coca Cola is not that hard to fast because my mom doesn't buy Coke for us and I don't get to eat in McDonalds when I am at home (Thanks for NOT having a delivery service) But rice - the 24/7 food for the filipinos, for me has been THE sacrifice I have ever made. It's hard, I know the beginning will be hard since my parents are not fasting rice, so I need to eat everything without the company of rice. It's my second day and I feel like it's been a week. But I have to keep up with this. It shouldn't be a penalty for me, it's something to appreciate food even more. I chose not to eat rice but what about the people who have no other choice and eat nothing. Do I put myself into their shoes? It's close - but I still need to sacrife more than only rice. I still can eat something else instead, other people don't. I still can go to KFC and eat hot wings, or to chinese restaurant and have noodles. Nevertheless it's always hard when you are used to eat something eversince and now it stopped - but I chose this way. I'll do everything not to fail on this one!
Have a blessed Lent season people!
PS. YES, I love food! That's why I sacrifice, I fast food this time :) .. and Coké
McDonalds and Coca Cola is not that hard to fast because my mom doesn't buy Coke for us and I don't get to eat in McDonalds when I am at home (Thanks for NOT having a delivery service) But rice - the 24/7 food for the filipinos, for me has been THE sacrifice I have ever made. It's hard, I know the beginning will be hard since my parents are not fasting rice, so I need to eat everything without the company of rice. It's my second day and I feel like it's been a week. But I have to keep up with this. It shouldn't be a penalty for me, it's something to appreciate food even more. I chose not to eat rice but what about the people who have no other choice and eat nothing. Do I put myself into their shoes? It's close - but I still need to sacrife more than only rice. I still can eat something else instead, other people don't. I still can go to KFC and eat hot wings, or to chinese restaurant and have noodles. Nevertheless it's always hard when you are used to eat something eversince and now it stopped - but I chose this way. I'll do everything not to fail on this one!
Have a blessed Lent season people!
PS. YES, I love food! That's why I sacrifice, I fast food this time :) .. and Coké
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