tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:58:56 +0000VideosEcologySpiritualitySocial IssuesNotes from KenyaLife's JourneySV VideosReligion SeriesONJ VideosBooksFilmsHeroesSpices, Tang, Zing and Zest of Life (formerly saltandpepper.blog.com)http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)Blogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-4113630669143837775Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:06:00 +00002011-12-23T18:00:49.701+03:00Notes from Kenya 22 December 2011 It’s the end of the year and as I had predicted in my previous post last June, I’ll probably only post twice this year! J Some of you have written in the recent past with great concern about the famine in Northern Kenya, in Somalia and other parts of East Africa. Although Nairobi (where I live) is far from those areas severely affected by the famine, we http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2011/12/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-43002568686172017Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:54:00 +00002011-06-04T00:46:27.132+03:00Notes from Kenya 4 June 2011 HOMELEAVE AND FUNDRAISINGThis is my fourth year in Kenya and my blog updates are getting less frequent the longer I stay here! LOL! Looks like it’s going to be a biannual affair now that half the year is nearly over…Well, it has certainly been an eventful past 6 months. In late January I returned to Singapore primarily to renew my passport (as we don’t even have a Singapore trade http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2011/06/lifes-lights-and-shadows.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-7252576947117507716Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:20:00 +00002010-12-24T07:53:15.714+03:00Notes from Kenya23 Dec 2010 This is my last post for the year (where have all the mo-onths gone??) and I’ll try my best to be brief because I know many of you are in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Christmas preps. So here’s a quick run down of what’s been happening this side of the globe since I last posted: Towards the end of Oct and into early Nov, I participated in a wonderful 2-week seminar/retreat http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2010/12/blessed-christmas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-7676818749172842022Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:55:00 +00002010-09-28T17:23:46.282+03:00Notes from Kenya26 Sept 2010 For those not in the know, meet my new family! Has it really been six months since I blogged? Thanks to those who emailed me expressing their concern about my well being since they hadn’t read any updates on Chilli and Lime and were a little worried about me. Well, rest assured I have been well and now I’ll try to capture the highlights of the past six months as succinctly as http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2010/09/culture-shock-culture-appreciation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-5038186524094323456Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:32:00 +00002010-12-23T17:09:11.262+03:00Notes from Kenya16 April 2010 My first entry for this year and it’s already the start of the second quarter! Hope all of you had a great Easter holy/holiday! A week ago, on Easter Monday, a small group of Sisters and I visited a national park in the Naivasha, Rift Valley area called Hell’s Gate! (hence the title of this post!) It was an adventure from the start with me at the wheels of our 20-year old 4-wheel http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2010/04/back-from-hell.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-1740455740790555Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:39:00 +00002009-11-30T22:32:20.189+03:00Notes from Kenya30 Oct 2009 As Philippines, Samoa, India and other parts of the world suffered severe floods, tsunamis, landslides and other natural calamities, Kenya too had her share of severe weather conditions. First there were the droughts, leaving livestock dying. Skeletal cows could be seen roaming in the suburbs of Nairobi, grazing on whatever little grass that could still be found. Cattle were sold as http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2009/10/through-droughts-and-storms.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-437477672004087568Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:48:00 +00002009-09-08T17:31:44.370+03:00Notes from KenyaThe lane outside the Benedictine convent in Karenwhere I made my annual retreat this yearJuly 29, 2009It’s been a while since I last posted an entry and there’s so much to share so be prepared for a rather long but hopefully interesting read.Sunny SingaporeAs most of you may know I spent the last week of May and most of June in Singapore and the five weeks of home leave simply zoomed by so much http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2009/07/journey-continues.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-1623986852051969580Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:52:00 +00002009-04-10T17:29:01.377+03:00Notes from KenyaApril 9, 2009Wow, it’s already the Easter Triduum (and a breather in a way for me as we have these three days before Easter as semi-recollection days). Needless to say, it has been an ultra busy past month as we went into full production on our scripture music video, “The Father and Two Sons,” (more popularly known as The Prodigal Son), wrapped up recording for our audio bible and celebrated http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2009/04/he-is-risen-indeed-alleluia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-6902843243396184189Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:09:00 +00002009-02-24T09:21:40.176+03:00Notes from Kenya23 Feb 2009Ash Wednesday which will be in a couple of days’ time on Feb 25, marks the start of Lent, the liturgical season in preparation for Easter, during which we are invited through prayer, penitence, almsgiving and self-denial to reflect and ponder over the self-sacrificial, victorious love of Christ culminating with Easter– in the hope that we too may embrace our crosses in life, rise from http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2009/02/lent-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-7896452835020713272Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:45:00 +00002009-02-05T11:37:35.390+03:00Notes from Kenya22 Jan 2009This year's feast of the Conversion of St Paul falls on the eve of Chinese New Year! May everyone who celebrates the Lunar New Year have a wonderful reunion meal with your family and loved ones and may the camaraderie during this festive season help you deepen your bond with one another! And for those still eligible for ang pows (red packets), may you get them in abundance! Obama and http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2009/01/happy-chinese-new-year-happy-feast-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-3530323123817071905Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:07:00 +00002010-11-07T00:26:43.281+03:00VideosNotes from Kenya9 Jan 2009As we continue to pray for a permanent ceasefire of the ongoing conflict in Gaza (sadly a perennial problem in that area since biblical days – just read the Book of Maccabees!), may I offer you a short respite from the despairing news and images of war, terror and hate…. Here’s a short 5 minute video clip of my recent Safari adventure in Nakuru and Naivasha in the Great African Rift http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2009/01/safari-kenya.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-6634573689624816546Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:27:00 +00002010-11-07T00:25:21.487+03:00VideosNotes from Kenya31 Dec 2008 It’s the last day of the year. I’m planning to dedicate some quiet time today to recollect and thank God for the many blessings which have graced my life during the year as well as look back at the major struggles, challenges, setbacks, disappointments and “goodbyes” of the year… and still be grateful for them in helping me mature as a person, and hopefully also grow in compassion, http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2008/12/happy-new-year-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-1242249104434410170Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:25:00 +00002008-12-22T17:26:11.634+03:00Notes from Kenya22 Dec 2008Christmas is the celebration of God becoming one of us! It’s the feast of the Incarnation of God! Ultimately, it’s the celebration of LOVE since God is Love!Below are some favourite Christmas tales which some of you may have come across before but nevertheless they are still wonderful to re-ponder over to remind ourselves what the season is all about – LOVE incarnate!May the Incarnate http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2008/12/christmas-joy-faith-hope-and-peace.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-6392394367868623618Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:15:00 +00002008-12-12T09:21:22.270+03:00Notes from Kenya2 Dec 2008Well the month of Nov came and went – a month to commemorate our beloved dead. In our chapel there was a special board for the names and photos of our loved ones who have died and daily prayers were said for them. It was a little strange to have my father’s face among those who have died but at the same time, it was consoling to know that I am not alone in mourning my loss.Last Thursdayhttp://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2008/12/blessed-advent.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-7142773528683463275Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:14:00 +00002008-11-18T11:14:00.885+03:00Notes from Kenya26 Oct 2008Happy Feast of Jesus the Divine Master to all Paulines!This is truly my favourite Pauline feast for so many reasons which I will not elaborate except to say that one October quite a few years ago, Jesus as the Master of my life was made apparent in a very concrete way for me and consequently this feast became most significant and memorable. (this feast is usually celebrated by the http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2008/10/happy-feast-of-jesus-master-and-new-cd.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-5101657458467006460Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:55:00 +00002008-10-20T10:11:59.057+03:00Notes from Kenya Singaporeans at Malaysian Merdeka Day celebrations in Nairobi, Aug 31. 2008 20 Sept 2008Nasi Lemak in Nairobi – twice lucky!Being such a food lover, I must say that one of the highlights for me since I last posted was the ability to makan (eat or in this case, savour) some Asian fare! August was the month for celebrating Singapore’s National Day as well as Malaysia’s Merdeka (Independence) Day. http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2008/09/festivities-and-festivals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-1440795323733493121Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:28:00 +00002008-07-02T21:53:57.336+03:00Notes from Kenya My young friend, Winnie (the daughter of one of our lay collaborators)July 2008It’s been two rather busy months since I got back to Nairobi! Apologies for the lack of personal emails but I hope this update of my life here plus some colourful, moving images and sound will make up for it. In case you’re wondering, the political situation here can be described as “relatively peaceful” compared to http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2008/06/pauline-celebrations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-7674420120358190022Mon, 05 May 2008 14:26:00 +00002008-05-07T20:01:23.368+03:00Notes from Kenya May 2008The last few days of March seem somewhat surreal to me. Having spent a lovely day out on Easter Monday with some sisters at a picnic on a farm just outside of Nairobi, I returned to the convent to receive the devastating news that my dad was dying in Singapore. I caught the earliest flight back home but was too late….The support from friends and relatives through calls, notes, and http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2008/05/celebrating-life-in-minor-key.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-5964561246373204855Sat, 29 Mar 2008 07:18:00 +00002009-02-07T18:43:02.530+03:00HeroesBelow is not so much a eulogy but a sharing on how my life has been nurtured by the love of such a wonderful father. It was read towards the end of the funeral service at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Singapore on March 29, 2008.Before I share with you about my dad, on behalf of my Mum, Agnes and my brother Mark and family, I’d like to firstly express our thanks and gratitude toFr Johnson http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2008/03/philip-ban-lee-ooi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-570644606997706481Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:48:00 +00002008-05-05T21:21:12.203+03:00Notes from Kenya John and Peter rushing to the empty tomb (by Eugene Burnard, 1898) "I came that you may life and have it to the full!" (John 10:10) March 2008Easter Blessings to one and all! I wasn’t sure if I’d manage to post some recent happenings but the Easter Triduum break gave me some free moments so here are some other news bits on my life in Kenya. I can’t say I’ve totally settled but that I’m still http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2008/03/happy-easter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-4947582714081593534Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:51:00 +00002008-02-27T20:17:41.241+03:00Notes from KenyaFeb 2008Jambo!Jambo sana! That’s “a big hello” in Kiswahili, the local language here in Kenya. Thank you so much to everyone who expressed their care and concern for my well being here. A priest friend in LA described Kenya in his email as “deteriorating into a hell”! I can only imagine the sensation the foreign media has stirred about the situation here thus causing so much anxiety and worry http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2008/02/jambo-greetings-from-kenya.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-1274837302109996411Sun, 30 Dec 2007 07:20:00 +00002007-12-31T02:38:29.345+03:00http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2007/12/have-yourself-merry-little-christmas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-4793340009805078448Sat, 29 Dec 2007 22:11:00 +00002009-02-05T16:29:07.752+03:00Heroes Click upper right corner for full screen. Growing in Contemplation with Suzanne Vega - Upload a Document to ScribdRead this document on Scribd: Growing in Contemplation with Suzanne Vega Suzanne Vega Candid Views (plus Growing in Contemplation with SV cont'd) - Upload a Document to ScribdRead this document on Scribd: Suzanne http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2007/12/suzanne-vega.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-4204113813992907121Sat, 08 Dec 2007 23:42:00 +00002008-06-11T15:44:43.056+03:00Life's Journey The Next Step - Upload a Document to Scribd Read this document on Scribd: The Next Step http://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2007/10/next-step.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151244321969826316.post-1655211850562291547Tue, 30 Oct 2007 08:36:00 +00002008-10-30T12:16:25.994+03:00VideosI co-wrote, produced and directed this video way back in 1994, when I was still a postulant with the Daughters of St Paul in the Philippines. It's basically about the life of our co-foundress, Sr Teresa Thecla Merlo whose birth centenary we were commemorating that year. It was meant only for limited and private viewership and not for public broadcast but a Society of St Paul (SSP) priest uploadedhttp://chilliandlime.blogspot.com/2007/10/teresa-merlo-media-nun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy,fsp)0