Mardi Gras

Happy Mardi Gras!

To anyone celebrating today/tonight have fun and be safe!

The Wednesday after Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is known to many people as Ash Wednesday. It also marks the beginning of Lent in many religions/cultures. My dad grew up a traditional Italian Catholic New Yorker. (contrary to popular belief, No, we do not live in Arkansas because he is in witness protection :) ) Every year on Lent I would always give up something with him, be it chocolate, soda, or fries. I've continued on each year giving up a little something even since moving out of the house. The last few years my friend Tamara has been gracious enough to tag-a-long with me and give up something as well. Last year we gave up fried foods which wasn't too bad until we went to the baseball game and couldn't have funnel cake... sad day.

This year we are going all out! On our list this year is:

*No deep fried foods

*No caffeine

*Must use stairs when applicable

*No parking in the first 10 spots of parking lots

It's going to be a toughy! I usually can't go a day without a diet coke (or 4) . But it's a good sacrifice. Tam and I thought we should have a constant reminder of what we're giving up so I doodled a little something and took a picture with my camera phone to set as our background. Of course I couldn't leave it normal, I had to add a little effect to it to make it pretty. :)

Not too shabby if I do say so myself :)

I'm getting seriously close to finished on my cowl scarf. I might post the pictures today if I get a chance. If not I'll make sure I get it up Thursday with the pattern.

Thanks for stopping by!