Photo by Thessa Sandoval We Catholics are always encouraged to practice abstinence and penance during the Lenten season. That's why I always try my best to abstain from a bad habit every Lent and to learn from it too. I remember, two years ago, I gave up shopping for Lent. Even though I don't consider myself a shopaholic (I've answered a survey which told me otherwise by the way), I admit that I am fond of it. from my actual post-it note During that time, I told myself that I'd only buy things that I really need (like groceries) and promised to forget about my "wants" for more than a month. Even though right after Lent, I bought myself a new pair of wedge shoes to reward myself (way to go, Thessa), I knew it was a success because aside from being able to do it, I've learned some lessons from my 40-day shopping hiatus, which I still keep in mind up to now. So I took it upon myself to sacrifice something this year again. Goal: ...