I'm not particularly Catholic, but I am particularly a non-denominational Christian and I must say that I'm not particularly "good" at being a Christian either but "His grace is sufficient". Nevertheless, I will be participating in Lent this season which is from March 9th to April 23 this year. If you're not sure what that is you should google.com it, but the basic idea is that you fast in some way for about 40 days. Two days ago my Twitter timeline was filled with "Im Giving Up" announcements... some said they were going to give up desserts or cheeseburgers or TV even.
So I thought about what was important to me and decided that the only thing that I could really sacrifice at this point in my life and be totally honest about was Hip-Hop.
So, yes for the next 46 days I will have to thirsty ears will be quenched by Ray Charles, Killers, and MGMT.
I'll update as much, but I can tell you already it's been REAL. I didn't know that I was addicted to that bass and that KNOCK. However I gotta stand firm because He did it for me.
3/12/2011:
So this is my first check-in since I decided to give up Hip-Hop for Lent...I must say things haven't been as gruesome as I had imagined yet I did find myself reciting "Knuck if you Buck" Some More" while I was in the shower earlier. I think I'll be ok but only time will tell...
3/16/2011
Ok on the real real...I dont even really think I can do this. I'm just recouping from a bout with strep throat and I lightweight think that this was withdrawal symptom..ok maybe im being dramatic but I can tell you this has been harder than being celibate...and yes I would know.
3/24/2011
Well this aint so bad after all. Even thought there is a special place in my heart for all things Hip-Hop, I can enjoy anything from any genre just as long as it's good. Lately Ive been able to pay way more attention to the fellow brickhouse Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeah, one of my favorite bands. Karen O is a beast and I want to marry her, seriously. Also I've been consuming lots of The Police and Prince.
Yet I must confess while I was out celebrating with my homegirl because she graduated from Everest I was in the presence of a DJ who played nothing but krunk music, which some people argue "aint even really hip- hop" but there you have it. I've confessed and repented...let's keep it moving (cues Purple Rain)
As far as being a "good" Christian goes, you stick very well to the spirit of the law, if not the letter.
ReplyDeleteAnd the letter has been translated so many times, that minutae probably got lost or miscommunicated in translation. In other words, the spirit is more important.