40 Days

So I have been suddenly and unexpectedly dared and double dared to take a 40 day (yes that is forty days) fast from facebook. Now I think I could do that because I do do things impulsively, but how do I know if my sister who issued the double dare will honour her part and stay off facebook? But then did she actually take up the challenge herself of just challenge me? HHmm? Facebook is how I keep in touch with family members who live in various parts of the world. And I just joined the Jane Stickle group and the Just Takes 2 group and the Applique group and the Di Ford mystery quilt group and the Di Ford Primarily Quilts group. . . .
Maybe it is time to take a break . . . like for 40 days but not forever . . .
But then, I might get some stitching done and maybe some homework. I just got the assignments for my next 2 courses. Prayers That Heal the Heart and Equipping Saints to Counsel. Lots of lectures to listen to and outline as well as exams and book reports.
Now if I just gave up playing computer games for 40 days, I might get both courses done and a quilt or 2. 
How many people actually give up something for Lent each year and how does it work for you? I have never really done that before . . . but then . . . I am known to be impulsive and I know how to go the distance . . . especially if someone has dared to tell me I cannot do that.
Blessings,
Chris