40 days without chocolate...

I am not a religious person.
I can't remember a time when I have given something up for Lent.

But yesterday - I bit the bullet.


In a moment of stupidity I declared - out loud - with Graeme as my witness - that I would give up chocolate for Lent.


So now I have to go 40 days without chocolate.
And of course, it turns out it is longer then 40 days...the Sunday's don't ususally count as Lent but I think it's best if I go all the way through.


So starting today (Wednesday 6th February 2008, Ash Wednesday) I will be trying very hard not to eat chocolate. And if I suceed, I will treat myself to a small easter egg to enjoy on Easter Friday (21st March 2008). That is, of course - if I want chocolate by then.

Perhaps I'll be cured of my addiction!


There are some exceptions - which have been discussed with Graeme (who is also giving up chocolate for Lent which should help me avoid temptation!).


We are allowed:
*hot chocolate drinks
*chocolate milkshakes
*mocha frappacino's
*to finish the carton of cookies and cream icecream in the freezer BUT we are not allowed to buy anymore.


So I will be marking each day I succeed at not giving into temptation with a gold star on the calendar!