Sarah147 Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) Lisa, ahhhh, I love what you just said and I love your quote about smiling! Edited April 28, 2011 by JoyfulLife
IgnatiusofLoyola Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 [quote name='regina_coeli' timestamp='1303996625' post='2234222'] sports bras are very tight to minimize "bouncing" while participating in active sports. I would not recommend them for all day, everyday wear. Try this website for ideas-- some times they have sales items that are very affordable! [url="http://www.hanes.com/Hanes/Default.aspx"]http://www.hanes.com...es/Default.aspx[/url] [/quote] I buy all my "ladies' things from that site--great prices and selection. I have no personal convent experience, but last summer when several VS members were entering, they decided to go with sports bras, because their list specified that their "underthings" had to be able to survive a large, industrial size washer. You're right, when worn for sports, sports bras can be very tight. But, even not being in a convent, I wear them for everyday. I buy a "low impact" style, and also buy mine a size too large. That still works very well for non-sports activities, and it is very comfortable--not tight.
OnlySunshine Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 [quote name='IgnatiusofLoyola' timestamp='1304020131' post='2234320'] I buy all my "ladies' things from that site--great prices and selection. I have no personal convent experience, but last summer when several VS members were entering, they decided to go with sports bras, because their list specified that their "underthings" had to be able to survive a large, industrial size washer. You're right, when worn for sports, sports bras can be very tight. But, even not being in a convent, I wear them for everyday. I buy a "low impact" style, and also buy mine a size too large. That still works very well for non-sports activities, and it is very comfortable--not tight. [/quote] [spoiler]LOL, my mom gets after me all the time because I still wear sports bras. I cannot handle the uncomfortable regular bras. They drive me crazy. I bought some by Playtex and I hardly ever wear them unless I have to. Fruit of the Loom makes some good ones, but I am always on the look out for some better ones. I only buy low-impact, too, and I used to wear them at night, but started worrying about causing cysts or breast cancer from my lymph nodes not being able to drain properly, so I wear some bralettes by Barely There around the house and overnight. I can barely tell that I have anything on because they are so comfortable. I would never wear them out of the house, though, because they are not supportive enough. [/spoiler]
TeresaBenedicta Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 [spoiler] When I was constantly playing sports (through freshman year of college), I only wore sports bras. Unless I had to wear a dress or something. Now I wear regular bras fairly often. As a postulant, I'd probably want a regular bra (it's a white dress shirt)... but once I'm in habit, I'm all for sports bras all the time. Especially with my sisters. You never know when a random snow-ball fight or other game might break out. Gotta be ready to run at any point in time! [/spoiler]
Sarah147 Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) For the ladies... [spoiler] I have gone through MANY, MANY brands and styles of sport bras over the years and I must say that Best Form is the most comfortable and supportive that I've ever worn. I don't feel it at all! I've had these about 3 years now, and they are still in great shape. The label has faded, but I think mine is nylon/spandex. [url="http://www.bestformintimates.com/collections/sport"]http://www.bestformi...llections/sport [/url] I'm pretty sure this is the style I have: [url="http://www.bestformintimates.com/products/style/5006573"]http://www.bestformintimates.com/products/style/5006573 [/url] I guarantee that it is the only one I will be buying the next time I need to replace, which I'm sure won't be for a loooong time! [/spoiler] Edited April 28, 2011 by JoyfulLife
MargaretTeresa Posted April 28, 2011 Author Posted April 28, 2011 Thanks JoyfulLife. Will be looking into. Need something new for workouts
OnlySunshine Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 (edited) [quote name='JoyfulLife' timestamp='1304029958' post='2234352'] For the ladies... [spoiler] I have gone through MANY, MANY brands and styles of sport bras over the years and I must say that Best Form is the most comfortable and supportive that I've ever worn. I don't feel it at all! I've had these about 3 years now, and they are still in great shape. The label has faded, but I think mine is nylon/spandex. [url="http://www.bestformintimates.com/collections/sport"]http://www.bestformi...llections/sport [/url] I'm pretty sure this is the style I have: [url="http://www.bestformintimates.com/products/style/5006573"]http://www.bestformintimates.com/products/style/5006573 [/url] I guarantee that it is the only one I will be buying the next time I need to replace, which I'm sure won't be for a loooong time! [/spoiler] [/quote] [spoiler]Wow! Those look nice! They look like they are made out of the same material as the Barely There bralettes I wear. I looked at some of them and I may have to get some when I find a job. I really like these styles (I only wear the pullover kind): http://www.bestformintimates.com/products/style/5006701 http://www.bestformintimates.com/products/style/5006097 http://www.bestformintimates.com/products/style/5006510 I like that they are two-ply. That's the thing I don't like about Barely There--if it gets cold, you've got a problem. [/spoiler] Edited April 29, 2011 by MaterMisericordiae
Sarah147 Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 Mater, [spoiler]I wear them 24/7, even while sleeping. They really are a w esome! I'm glad you like them, too. I just found that Walmart doesn't carry these anymore, so I'm wondering where I'd get that style in the future... Hmm...[/spoiler]
OnlySunshine Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 [quote name='JoyfulLife' timestamp='1304036529' post='2234401'] Mater, [spoiler]I wear them 24/7, even while sleeping. They really are a w esome! I'm glad you like them, too. I just found that Walmart doesn't carry these anymore, so I'm wondering where I'd get that style in the future... Hmm...[/spoiler] [/quote] [spoiler]Do you have a K-Mart near you? That's where I see Bestform bras. The funny thing is, when I was a teenager, all I wore was Bestform and then they stopped making my favorite style and then I went to Fruit of the Loom, which I buy at Walmart. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00330N7EA/ref=cm_rdp_product[/spoiler]
Sarah147 Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 Mater [spoiler]Yeah, I have a Kmart, but I looked on their website and didn't see that particular style. [/spoiler]
OnlySunshine Posted April 29, 2011 Posted April 29, 2011 [quote name='JoyfulLife' timestamp='1304039433' post='2234421'] Mater [spoiler]Yeah, I have a Kmart, but I looked on their website and didn't see that particular style. [/spoiler] [/quote] After I suggested it, I went online to Kmart, too, and didn't see any of the styles mentioned on the website. Too bad there is not an option to buy directly from Bestform.
juchu Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 For me there is not such a thing as an official "list", but I have talked it over with the novice responsable. Since as a postulant we wear normal clothes, we just bring what we have in sense of jeans, skirts, shirts, sweaters.... Later on after receiving the habit you still may use civil clothes if you are going to a doctors appointment, travelling somewhere in a situation where you do not want to be identified as sister, or if you are on holiday, so it is good to have some "decent" clothes. Also shoes, I need brown sandals, but also sneakers and hiking shoes. Later with the habit you can wear t-shirts underneath. Bible (in your own language and in french) and it seems as if I am allowed to bring my greek new testament and my hebrew old testament and the dictionaries as well. 3 personal books mp3 player (we are the new generation, it used to be 3 cds/3 tapes!, So I think an mp3 is a big deal!!!) stationary, diary, pens, cards.... some pictures For the postulancy we keep our own notebook and can connect it to the internet in a central place, because postulancy and the novitiate are in different parts of the house. Once in the novitiate there is one notebook everbody uses together (but you get your own email account) and you can take a flash drive with your data and pictures. I may bring my camera, because I enjoy photography. Shampoo / shavers / toothpaste - we get it from the community. I think it is good that there is not a thing like a "list", because we are all individuals and have different needs as well. For me photography is something I enjoy and relax at, others enjoy painting.... Though I can not really see which 3 books I should take.... I have a lot of books... Well, still got 10 months to decide
MargaretTeresa Posted May 2, 2011 Author Posted May 2, 2011 [quote name='juchu' timestamp='1304174233' post='2235032'] For me there is not such a thing as an official "list", but I have talked it over with the novice responsable. Since as a postulant we wear normal clothes, we just bring what we have in sense of jeans, skirts, shirts, sweaters.... Later on after receiving the habit you still may use civil clothes if you are going to a doctors appointment, travelling somewhere in a situation where you do not want to be identified as sister, or if you are on holiday, so it is good to have some "decent" clothes. Also shoes, I need brown sandals, but also sneakers and hiking shoes. Later with the habit you can wear t-shirts underneath. Bible (in your own language and in french) and it seems as if I am allowed to bring my greek new testament and my hebrew old testament and the dictionaries as well. 3 personal books mp3 player (we are the new generation, it used to be 3 cds/3 tapes!, So I think an mp3 is a big deal!!!) stationary, diary, pens, cards.... some pictures For the postulancy we keep our own notebook and can connect it to the internet in a central place, because postulancy and the novitiate are in different parts of the house. Once in the novitiate there is one notebook everbody uses together (but you get your own email account) and you can take a flash drive with your data and pictures. I may bring my camera, because I enjoy photography. Shampoo / shavers / toothpaste - we get it from the community. I think it is good that there is not a thing like a "list", because we are all individuals and have different needs as well. For me photography is something I enjoy and relax at, others enjoy painting.... Though I can not really see which 3 books I should take.... I have a lot of books... Well, still got 10 months to decide [/quote] Where are you going?
FutureSister2009 Posted May 4, 2011 Posted May 4, 2011 (edited) I'd like to bring my cats with me. But I doubt the Sisters would be too happy with that! Edited May 4, 2011 by FutureSister2009
LaPetiteSoeur Posted May 5, 2011 Posted May 5, 2011 [quote name='FutureSister2009' timestamp='1304532501' post='2236935'] I'd like to bring my cats with me. But I doubt the Sisters would be too happy with that! [/quote] The sisters who taught at my elementary school have dogs at their motherhouse, at least they did when I was eight. The Franciscan sisters who taught/ran my high school wanted to have animals, but because they are gone a lot, they decided it would be wrong to have a pet. One of them (C) wanted fish, but one of the sisters (D) said "C! You'll forget to water the fish!"
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted May 5, 2011 Posted May 5, 2011 +JMJ I need to write/call the Sisters... I need to find out if I should bring all my current prescription meds with. Also, I have to ask about lotion for my skin (I have Icythyosis, so my skin needs cream/lotion otherwise it cracks and bleeds) as tolietries and soap were not on the list... I would like to bring my cat with, because I think my mom will be a little upset that she will be in charge of him, even though I was supposed to take my cat with when I moved out. Oops... The list is so little, but there are so many questions!
MargaretTeresa Posted May 5, 2011 Author Posted May 5, 2011 Haha! Packing lists for anything seem to leave questions.
FutureSister2009 Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 [quote name='LaPetiteSoeur' timestamp='1304590200' post='2237450'] The sisters who taught at my elementary school have dogs at their motherhouse, at least they did when I was eight. The Franciscan sisters who taught/ran my high school wanted to have animals, but because they are gone a lot, they decided it would be wrong to have a pet. One of them © wanted fish, but one of the sisters (D) said "C! You'll forget to water the fish!" [/quote] But I have 3 cats and they make a lot of noise. One of them cries every morning until someone gets up to feed her. So that's why I would get thrown out. I know what you mean, my Sisters have a dog at their convent.
MargaretTeresa Posted May 10, 2011 Author Posted May 10, 2011 I don't think cats and dogs mix well... bahahaha. [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/kitten.gif[/img]
Lil'Monster Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 [quote name='MargaretTeresa' timestamp='1305041658' post='2239651'] I don't think cats and dogs mix well... bahahaha. [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/kitten.gif[/img] [/quote] i dont think u mix well with cats and dogs jk lol hahahaha love ya squirt!
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