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Yesterday was Singapore's birthday. 42 years old and still growing! It actually didn't quite matter if I was home watching the fireworks. :o) Instead, I spent the evening with all the Sisters viewing and laughing at pictures that I took in Pleiku, A Luoi and the Dedication celebrations.


Do the palm trees remind you of fireworks?

Today, I officially end my teaching, and begin my other tasks. First up, is to paint the room tentatively named "The English City". It's a room set up to provide the Sisters with a place to learn English. Every book, every DVD or CD, every poster and sign will be in English. The minute anyone steps into this room, English will be the only language spoken here. Imagine how fun must this place look to draw the Sisters in! ;p We're in the midst of brainstorming for a "cooler name"... but conceptually, the place will have a city-like feel. If you have ideas for naming this room, email me at: alvinmark@gmail.com

I was reminded by a postulant as she was locating an available internet terminal that they begin their 8-day silent retreat on the 17th. She wanted to email her father in Richmond, Virginia, to say goodbye. After their retreat, begins their first year of their novitiate. During this time, they are not allowed to make contact with anyone else accept fellow novices and their three spiritual directors.


The postulants posing in their Novice outfits to show their families before the one year hibernation.

Will I be able to hibernate for 365 days? Find out... next year!