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 ), 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. 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!
I gave up lent for lent, which means I have to do lent, which means I have to give up lent, which means... D:
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!
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.
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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=)
I went without internet for a year. Its hard. Hope to see you back! I, and everyone else, will miss you!
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.
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.
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