Temporarily Giving up all forms of Media for Lent

Discussion in 'Off-topic' started by AnnodynS, Mar 5, 2013.

  1. AnnodynS

    AnnodynS Guest

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    I know.. you'll probably think we're crazy. But I did want to give you guys a heads up as to why you won't see me on the forums or games through Easter.

    For those who don't know, it is common amongst Christians to give up something they love for Lent. (Actually usually it's Catholics and we aren't.. but we like the practice of Lent.) Lent is a time of preparing your heart and mind for Easter by spending more time focused on God and less on our pleasures by giving up something you love for a set period of time.

    My 18 yr. old son, Christian, is giving up ALL forms of media for the next four weeks. ( He adores computer games of all kinds, so this is a HUGE deal to him. Gosh, it's going to be EXTREMELY quiet around our house. o.o So no music (except the music we make ourselves--since we both play guitar.. that's cool :D), no tv, no video games, nor forums .. basically just a massive break from the online world and electronic entertainment. Guess you could call this turn your computer off for a month. O.O

    I love the Forums (meaning you people) more than anything. :) I could give up the game for three weeks (though it almost killed me lol) but I can't even imagine giving up the forums where we all say Hi and Bye and post funny gifs and talk about game issues etc etc.

    After Easter, I'll be back as usual. PLEASE don't delete my stuff or my building projects. This is VERY temporary. Until five minutes ago, I had only planned giving up the forums.. but my teenager would really love for me to join him in this four week fast. How can I tell him NO when I'm so shocked that he's willing to do this? There is one day that he is going to break lent and that's for an all day computer game playing party with his friends.. so for that one day, I may get on the server in the evening but other than that..we won't be playing until April 1st.

    This is going to be VERY hard for me as I'm such a social person. :) Try to imagine the shout box without me. :D I will respond to private messages so if you need me contact me that way. I doubt anyone will lol.. but just in case. FTB buddies.. I'll miss you. <3

    Happy Easter! :D
     
  2. MaddiegreeN

    MaddiegreeN Member

    You go girl! I gave up meat. :3
     
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  3. creeperkiller132

    creeperkiller132 Active Member Creative Architect

    well no electronic entertainment soo you better not play an electric guitar :p
     
  4. AnnodynS

    AnnodynS Guest

    We don't :).. We both play acoustic. :)
     
  5. A360P

    A360P Well-Known Member Creative Architect

    Good Luck!! :p I'll be giving up tea, because awastedlife always spills every cup I make
     
  6. A360P

    A360P Well-Known Member Creative Architect

    Will you now? >: D
     
  7. NMBr2d2

    NMBr2d2 Well-Known Member VIP

    I gave up lent for lent, which means I have to do lent, which means I have to give up lent, which means... D:
     
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  8. Ralk75

    Ralk75 Active Member

    I gave up Oreos, it's really hard!
     
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  9. crazyboy162

    crazyboy162 Active Member VIP

    I have also given up media for lent. (My sister doesn't think i can so it.)Please do the same for my builds, ect. Thanks. See y'all in April. We can do it AnnodynS!
     
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  10. Z_Millla

    Z_Millla Well-Known Member VIP Creative Architect

    You crazy. See ya after Easter!
     
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  11. sharqman

    sharqman Well-Known Member VIP

    cya ann D: I hear Nifix is giving up Canada :p
     
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  12. AnnodynS

    AnnodynS Guest

    Lol.. thanks a bunch for understanding. Christian and I shall lose our minds together. Hope we don't kill each other lol.Just kidding.. we're good friends. See you April 1st. :)
     
  13. Ralk75

    Ralk75 Active Member

    "1 new alert," *scrolls up* "A new like, awesome!" oh wait the last 4 people to post did too. (Thanks though :D)
     
  14. Bighappysmiles

    Bighappysmiles New Member

    Sweet! Thats awesome! I am Christian aswell. Didn't lent start like 2 weeks ago? Maybe thats just for Catholics, I go to a Catholic school so we had this lent thing. My family and church isn't that big on lent, we mostly just celebrate Easter and Good Friday. I hope you can succeed with your Lent!

    Smiles=)
     
  15. Ralk75

    Ralk75 Active Member

    Unlike when I was younger I now know Sunday as "That day I have to get dragged out of bed"
     
  16. I went without internet for a year. Its hard. Hope to see you back! I, and everyone else, will miss you!
     
  17. iamenrique123

    iamenrique123 Active Member VIP

    Ahahah I'm basking in my Judaism
     
  18. Navarog

    Navarog Well-Known Member

    I'm going to not point out how there is little that is not media, and that avoiding all media would mean locking yourself in a box because I had coffee and am elated.
     
  19. AnnodynS

    AnnodynS Guest

    Nava...only the entertainment forms. We still use our computers for work and school. Frankly, we also decided we at least had to have music. It was just too quiet. :) We had one of the best days together ever today. :) Christian is so happy I was willing to join him. We both worked then shopped and planted a window planter full of flowers and herbs. He hung a bunch of plants off our balcony. He played the guitar for several hours while I listened and worked on the house. It was one of the best days we've had all year. So.. I think were gonna make it. :)
     
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  20. CanOpenerTrooper

    CanOpenerTrooper Well-Known Member VIP

    wow ann, good for you on this journey.... While moving to NZ i could not stand having no internet for 2-3 weeks...... it was a nightmare hearing all of these cool things on the forums but being restricted to 1GB per month..... I hope this works out well for you.. your going stone age 0.0