25 things.... :)

25 things I’ve learned in the convent (in no particular order)

1.     If you want the chapel to yourself, pray at an illogical time

2.     Label EVERYTHING…

3.     Leave notes

4.     Anytime after 9:30pm is considered “extremely late”

5.     We should own an orchard at the rate in which we consume fruit.

6.     Everyone has a hidden talent

7.     Nothing can ever be “clean enough”. (EVEN if it sparkles!...You really have to work for something to be clean enough to meet “nun standards” LOL)

8.     Finding cute AND sensible AND comfortable shoes is practically a lost cause

9.     Dressing in layers is totally the way to go…convents vary in temperature floor to floor: ranging from Sahara to Arctic.

10. The chapel “after hours” is the best time and place to pray and think!

11. EVERYONE should have a really awesome old nun-friend. Best. Advice. Ever.

12. Community life is the most difficult but the most rewarding thing to live

13. ALWAYS give someone the benefit of the doubt

14. Prepare a beautiful smile for everyone you meet…especially that one person who always gets on your very last nerve

15. If you need a car, you better sign it our days in advance. Otherwise, good luck. 

16. Be yourself. There isn’t a “nun-mold”…don’t act like there is.

17. Make time to do the things you love

18. Do one thing you hate everyday. It might be getting up early, it might be taking out the trash, but no matter what, do it with a joy-filled smile.

19. Talk to Jesus as you would your very best friend.  Tell Him EVERYTHING.

20. Don’t be nitpicky

21. Be patient: with others AND yourself.

22. Be aware: of others, of time, of space, of yourself.

23. Be generous. In everything.

24. Laugh a lot. It’s the best remedy.

25. Pray always. Everything can become a prayer