Being the middle of Lent, it might seem like life around here has gotten a little boring. That's because... well... it has. But it doesn't have to be that way. Sure we are going through a period of self-denial, but who said that had to be boring? And so, below you will find a few suggestions for fun activities that should add a little spice to your life without violating the strict Lenten code of conduct.
- Host a Lenten potluck. To do so, instruct all your guests to prepare dishes using the food or foods they gave up for Lent, and then bring the food to your house to share with everyone for dinner. The way I see it, if one person chooses to abstain from chocolate for the 40 days, that's no reason why the rest of us shouldn't still be able to enjoy that person's triple-chocolate fudge brownie torte...
- Do some volunteer work. Not only will you be helping out your community, but volunteering to... direct the junior high's awkward production of Romeo and Juliet, or to... listen to seniors tell their tales of childhoods spent hiking uphill through waist-deep snow to various destinations, should all prove to be quite entertaining.
- Take the time to reconnect with long lost friends. If you're lucky, you will be more successful than they are. Then, you can feel better about yourself and continue to abstain from alcohol until Easter.
- Take up a new hobby. I suppose I can't be sure of this, but I don't believe there is anything about Lent that says you must stop learning. So why not learn how to play an instrument, read those books about pottery, or take up competitive hedge trimming?
- Adopt a pet from the local animal shelter. Like volunteer work, this one should make you feel good. And like taking up a new hobby, it should occupy your attention long enough to get you through until Easter.
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