faithcecelia Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 I posted this in my NH thread the other day, but thought it might be worthy of its own thread as so many of us seem close to entering/re-entering communities. We have a lovely long thread about general quiestions to ask comminities, but this is for practical 'what to take' ones. Here is what I had so far: * Do I need certain night wear? (colours, pjs etc) * Handkerchiefs (looks like they use home made) * Can I take my own, anti-allergy bedding? * Can I take my laptop? * Ipod? * Does underwear need to be completely plain? Can anyone thing of others? Maybe an idea to copy and paste the list, then add on extras. Mant thanks!
marigold Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 * Do I need certain night wear? (colours, pjs etc) * Handkerchiefs (looks like they use home made) * Can I take my own, anti-allergy bedding? * Can I take my laptop? * Ipod? * Does underwear need to be completely plain? [b]* Sunglasses?[/b] [b]* Books? How many and any restrictions on content?[/b] [b]* Double-check what's appropriate to wear (my monastery specifies dark colours and skirts to be at least knee-length)[/b]
Feankie Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 What about footwear? Sandals, clogs, boots, etc.?
faithcecelia Posted November 1, 2011 Author Posted November 1, 2011 Oooh some good ones! I can take any books, but will be restricted by what I can carry.
Feankie Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 Oh, what about bedspread, blanket/s, bedlinen, towels?
faithcecelia Posted November 1, 2011 Author Posted November 1, 2011 [quote name='Francis Clare' timestamp='1320170107' post='2329872'] Oh, what about bedspread, blanket/s, bedlinen, towels? [/quote] I have my anti-allergy bedding on the list, so fingers crossed! I will have a beautiful, brown bedspread
juchu Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 * Do I need certain night wear? (colours, pjs etc) * Handkerchiefs (looks like they use home made) * Can I take my own, anti-allergy bedding? * Can I take my laptop? * Ipod? * Does underwear need to be completely plain? * Sunglasses? * Books? How many and any restrictions on content? * Double-check what's appropriate to wear (my monastery specifies dark colours and skirts to be at least knee-length) [b]* If one cannot bring a laptop, ask if a portable flash-drive for personal data would be acceptable.[/b]
TIWW Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 Not sure how cold it gets there in winter, but I was thinking about sweaters/ fleece jackets to wear with jumpers, skirts etc. Also wondered about long undies, and work clothes. Since it is a live in, they might be a little more flexible, and did you ask if they have a suggestion list? You are in my prayers.
faithcecelia Posted November 1, 2011 Author Posted November 1, 2011 Ah, I am asking for when I enter - I will only have 3wks between my live-in and moving up there, so I want to be as organised as possible, and ideally take some stuff up to leave, but that is less likely now I have injured myself
TIWW Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 Oh right, I forgot about your ankle. ( you do know to ice it and keep it elevated?) :0) (The nurse in me.. can't help myself) Hhhhmmmm, might want to ask about some of that for the long term as well. I do wonder if after one wears the habit if they can wear a sweater they bring. ( Brown might be good then right??)
faithcecelia Posted November 1, 2011 Author Posted November 1, 2011 [quote name='TIWW' timestamp='1320187280' post='2329976'] Oh right, I forgot about your ankle. ( you do know to ice it and keep it elevated?) :0) (The nurse in me.. can't help myself) Hhhhmmmm, might want to ask about some of that for the long term as well. I do wonder if after one wears the habit if they can wear a sweater they bring. ( Brown might be good then right??) [/quote] Yes I have been icing it and keeping it up when I can. Im walking okay in the house but using crutches when I go out for extra stability. It took 6mths to heal last time, so I [i]need[/i] to behave myself this time and hope it heals far faster! I still have my Carmelite cardies, so they will come back with me
faithcecelia Posted November 2, 2011 Author Posted November 2, 2011 * Do I need certain night wear? (colours, pjs etc) * Handkerchiefs (looks like they use home made) * Can I take my own, anti-allergy bedding? * Can I take my laptop? * Ipod? * Does underwear need to be completely plain? * Sunglasses? * Books? How many and any restrictions on content? * Double-check what's appropriate to wear (my monastery specifies dark colours and skirts to be at least knee-length) [b]* If one cannot bring a laptop, ask if a portable flash-drive for personal data would be acceptable.[/b] * Camera?
Chiquitunga Posted November 2, 2011 Posted November 2, 2011 (edited) * Do I need certain night wear? (colours, pjs etc) * Handkerchiefs (looks like they use home made) * Can I take my own, anti-allergy bedding? * Can I take my laptop? * Ipod? * Does underwear need to be completely plain? * Sunglasses? * Books? How many and any restrictions on content? * Double-check what's appropriate to wear (my monastery specifies dark colours and skirts to be at least knee-length) * If one cannot bring a laptop, ask if a portable flash-drive for personal data would be acceptable. * Camera? [b]* Can I bring any documentaries/saint movies (DVD or VHS .. do they have a DVD or VHS player)?[/b] edit to bold my question, hope I'm doing this right :j Edited November 2, 2011 by Chiquitunga
mme_hardy Posted November 2, 2011 Posted November 2, 2011 What sort of tools? (Swiss Army knife, flashlight, Leatherman, sewing kit...) What sort of craft items? (If you knit/crochet/embroider, are there patterns that are unsuitable? Are craft items allowed in novitiate?)
faithcecelia Posted November 3, 2011 Author Posted November 3, 2011 [quote name='mme_hardy' timestamp='1320253770' post='2330323'] What sort of tools? (Swiss Army knife, flashlight, Leatherman, sewing kit...) What sort of craft items? (If you knit/crochet/embroider, are there patterns that are unsuitable? Are craft items allowed in novitiate?) [/quote] Ah, for me all of these go without saying, but well worth adding to the list for first-timers
Nunsense Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 Actually, I found that the community will provide whatever I lack. I was given a pocket knife and flashlight and other things because I had no idea I would need them when I entered the first time. So if you don't remember everything, don't panic.... convents are storehouses of endless items!
faithcecelia Posted November 3, 2011 Author Posted November 3, 2011 [quote name='nunsense' timestamp='1320290416' post='2330653'] Actually, I found that the community will provide whatever I lack. I was given a pocket knife and flashlight and other things because I had no idea I would need them when I entered the first time. So if you don't remember everything, don't panic.... convents are storehouses of endless items! [/quote] Oh, I know I could turn up with just what I was wearing, its more checking before I carry things that then need replacing - so my dressing gown is a huge fluffy thing covered with stars. At Q it would have been fine, but not sute about NH, so want to know before I pack it. Ditto bedding etc.
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