Don't give up, do something!

So with today being pancake day (yes!) we spent today at work discussing what we would be giving up for lent. Now I'm not religious and haven't really ever done lent before (I've tried but usually cave a couple of days in!). We discussed the usual, chocolate, booze etc but none of us were that enthusiastic.

For me I don't drink excessively, don't smoke my one downfall is carbs but sorry that's my true love so that's a no go.  

Rachel who is on my team came up with a great idea, instead of giving up something for lent why not start something? 

Giving up something you don't really want to for 40 days and then doing that same thing again as soon as your allowed is pointless right? If you start something new your much more likely to carry it on afterwards so instead of giving up a bad habit why not start a good one?

I know this won't work for everyone as some people see it as a kickstart to stop smoking etc but I do think it's a great idea!

So here's mine, it may seem lame but I don't care, my best mate has started crocheting again and tried to teach me on Saturday, it's really therapeutic and definitely a great way to keep my mind busy, also awesome home made throws for the house.

So my new thing for lent is to learn how to crochet properly!

What will you start during lent?

Lauren xx