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Zephyrstorm

February 9th, 2006, 05:17 PM

*picks up a wet Miu Sher, grins, winces when clawed for trying to dry her off*

Hethert, I was going to give you some tips on how to survive those first two weeks, but I got the flu before I could do so. sowwy! :hugz:

Yay, Ishtara! :)
what a fun story about the lady at the ceremony.
There is a group called Ta-Noutri in France. they have a website that's rather pretty and the people there are really nice. ^^ I go there to brush up on my french when I'm not taking french classes.

*wonders where Ptah is*
*offers Ishtara a celebratory margarita and a plate of fajitas * Enjoy, sweety!

TaysatWesir

February 10th, 2006, 07:22 PM

*Takes a drink from Ishtara congratulates her on becoming Canadian*

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Ishtara

February 11th, 2006, 05:26 PM

*Hugs everyone, passes the fajitas around, asks Kheruef to open a bottle of champagne*

Thank you so much for the congratulations :)

How is everybody doing?
HetHert, I hope that your weight loss plan is going well and that the cravings are not too bad. Hang in there! :hugz:

Zephyrstorm, sorry to hear that you caught the flu. I hope you have completely recovered now.
Thank you for letting me know about that French Ta-Noutri group, I had never heard of them. The French in general are not a religious bunch and certainly not very open-minded when it comes to spirituality, so no wonder such groups do not get much publicity!
Felicitations pour ton excellent francais! How long have you been learning French for? :)

Shepenmut, you always have the best emoticons! I love that Canadian flag-waving little guy! :D
How have you been?

Zephyrstorm

February 12th, 2006, 03:09 PM

*hugs everyone*

I'm feeling much better - still have something of a cough.

My minor is French - I've been studying two years now - and I love it. Trying to get better at reading - so I'm taking a French Lit class now. If I wasn't completely ready to get out of school I'd so be going for my major.

*settles in with a cup of white tea*

Redshire

February 13th, 2006, 02:30 PM

*fades in*

'ello all. Seems like everyone is having a good time in here. :)

Ishtara... I could use that drink right about now. A shot of yeager and a DropTop to wash it down, if I may?

aaaarrrrrrg. rrrrg. >_<;

rrrrrrrr...

Ishtara

February 13th, 2006, 05:36 PM

Redshire! Long time no see!
Here's your drink... what's going on? :hugz:

Redshire

February 13th, 2006, 05:46 PM

TaysatWesir

February 13th, 2006, 06:31 PM

Oh positive and calming energy sent to you :hugz:

HetHert

February 13th, 2006, 06:51 PM

http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=122358 if you want the long story. Short story is I have to kick out a roomate this week. Former Covenmate as well. I'll probably have to get a second job. And it's midterms.

Hotep Redshire!

Sorry that life is not fairing well in the lazy roomie/coven member department...You could have a come to Ma'at talk with her and let her know that she is skating and treading on thin ice that is melting...and the only way that the foundation that she's standing upon will become stable with you and the other house members would be if she would GET A JOB! Let her know thats the only way she's gonna be able to stay. I've been in your situation and believe me if you don't take care of this sooner than later the resentment will be almost unfixable, if its not already at that point.

:hugz: for support!

Redshire

February 13th, 2006, 07:11 PM

unfortunately I don't think there is any turning back.

But whatever. I'm sorry I brought it up here, it's been consuming me lately.

I'll go eat sushi. Sushi will make everything better. :)

TaysatWesir

February 13th, 2006, 07:15 PM

*Hugs Redshire and gives her a tray of fresh sushi then orders Sake*

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HetHert

February 13th, 2006, 07:25 PM

I'll go eat sushi. Sushi will make everything better. :)

Yesssss Yes Sushi will make everything ALLLLLL better. I love the wasabi! :deviltail:

Redshire

February 13th, 2006, 07:28 PM

Thank y'all. *hugs all arround* I promise to have some better conversation next time I drop in. :)

*dissapears*

Ptah

February 13th, 2006, 08:12 PM

*wonders where Ptah is*

You rang?

Yikes!! I must have used up all my good Karma. LOL Karma power at 17

Ishtara

February 13th, 2006, 08:24 PM

Heh! We are all in the same boat, Ptah ;) Let me give you some karma to make things better :)

Zephyrstorm, I just registered on that French forum you told me about. It looks very interesting indeed. Do you post there regularly? My username there is Ishtar, hopefully I will see you around!

Girls, all that talk of sushi is making me *very* hungry. Just when I thought I had decided on what I wanted for dinner...

Zephyrstorm

February 14th, 2006, 07:08 PM

*hands Redshire a delicious variety plate of sushi and plum wine*
:hugz:
I'm sorry to hear about your roomie problem. Been there, done that, ain't going back.

Good to have you here. :)

I haven't had time to post on Ta-Noutri, and when I have time, I get shy. Sometimes my french just vanishes. ~_~ it did that on monday at the French Club meeting on campus, but that was just after an intense art history class.

:hugz: Ptah! yay! :D How are ya doing sweety?

Ishtara

February 16th, 2006, 05:39 PM

*Hugs Ptah too, hopes that Redshire is feeling better*

I brought some appetizers to go with the sushi trays. Help yourselves, we have gyozas, edamame and spinach goma-ae :)
[Now Shepenmut, not that this is a challenge or anything, but if you manage to find a gyoza smiley, I will be VERY impressed! ;) :lol: ]

I hope everyone is well. As for me, I am not really having a good week
Lots of stress, and I am feeling completely drained. Buh. -_-
Does anybody have a ritual or a favourite Name to talk to when they need to regain strength during a rough patch? Any suggestions would be appreciated, as I hate having so little physical energy!

TaysatWesir

February 16th, 2006, 06:06 PM

*looks for gyoza smilie but no such luck offers so more food will continue the search*

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TaysatWesir

February 16th, 2006, 06:10 PM

I just gave the dog a bath what job that is smelling like wet dog now yuck! I'm listenting to my fav Egyptian themed music from COTN currently playing in the field of reeds song.

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Zephyrstorm

February 16th, 2006, 06:38 PM

I hope everyone is well. As for me, I am not really having a good week
Lots of stress, and I am feeling completely drained. Buh. -_-
Does anybody have a ritual or a favourite Name to talk to when they need to regain strength during a rough patch? Any suggestions would be appreciated, as I hate having so little physical energy!

Honestly, I usually talk to my Mom and Dad about what's going wrong in my life. Otherwise, a useful exercise I lifted wholesale from _A Circle Within_ by Diane Sylvan (It's about Wicca, but some of the exercises are wonderful) is to make a list of the things which leave you feeling fulfilled, take a few days doing it and then make sure to do some of them every day.

Or you can do what my friend Nisi suggests (and it works really well) which is to make a list of positive only things about your life.
For example:
I have great friends, a beautiful cat, a sweet dog and a husband that is the envy of all my girlfriends. ^_^
I have a decent apartment, a fantastic car, and I'm a success at school.
Mostly this exercise helps you keep things in perspective.

Also walking, spending time taking care of yourself (bubble baths, anyone?), splurging on something simple but meaningful for yourself.
and my personal favorites: Hugs and spending time with friends _pounce_ I know I'm so mushy and soft-hearted, but it works for me. :fpeace:

Ishtara

February 17th, 2006, 03:21 PM

Thank you very much for your suggestions, Zephyrstorm :hugz:
I got lots of sleep last night, which helped some and this weekend I am planning on spending as much time outside as possible. That usually helps me unwind and put things into perspective.

I have an announcement to make: I was already quite impressed with the Japanese robata smiley that Shepenmut posted yesterday...

but!!!

The one she sent me through the Karma system is *even* better!!!
Shepen, I bow to your smiley superiority and I hope you will post the sushi one here for everyone to see! :) :fpraise:

Ma'at's_Feather

February 17th, 2006, 03:43 PM

howdy all,

just found this wonderful forum. im pretty new to MW also. its a bit intemidating at first. there is so much going on its difficult to know where to start. but i have some friends on here that have shown me a bit about it. so no worries.

Ma'at's_Feather

Ishtara

February 17th, 2006, 05:31 PM

Welcome Ma'at's_Feather! You arrived just in time for the Friday Happy Hour :)

I see that we share a love of the same Name of Netjer. I hope you will enjoy MW and that we will see you at the Lotus on a regular basis!

Have you met our mascots, Miu Sher, William and the lounge lizards?
The rest of the Egyptian gang should be here shortly to welcome you :)

TaysatWesir

February 17th, 2006, 06:50 PM

TaysatWesir

February 17th, 2006, 06:52 PM

*hugs Ishtara and welcomes Ma'at's_Feather*

Welcome to the Blue Lotus Ma'at's_Feather may I offer you a drink?
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Zephyrstorm

February 17th, 2006, 07:10 PM

Welcome to the Blue Lotus, Ma'at's Feather! :)

I hope you like it here. *settles in for a hot chocolate*

You're welcome, Ishtara. Glad to hear that you are doing better! :hugz:

I have to say, Shepen, you rock. You are the Smiley queen.

Let's see... I got my new laptop today, and I spent all afternoon starting the process of getting it set up and updated and all.
a statue of Bast will be here at some point, for my shrine, and I can't wait. *sighs impatiently*

oh and I found this!
Not that I can afford it, but oh. I. wants. it.
http://www.mysticaldragon.com/mutegvulgod.html
*needs a hilarious drool smiley*

TaysatWesir

February 17th, 2006, 07:20 PM

I want it too http://bestsmileys.com/crying/4.gif you can get cheaper on ebay.

TaysatWesir

February 17th, 2006, 07:26 PM

Mut (http://cgi.ebay.ca/Egyptian-MUT-Statue-Cultured-Marble-With-Gold-Leaf_W0QQitemZ7728602056QQcategoryZ10911QQcmdZViewItem) the bidding has ended but there will be another wish I had a creditcard.

Ma'at's_Feather

February 18th, 2006, 02:56 PM

thanx for the warm welcom all!!!!!
and i will take ya'll up on that drink. (mmmmmm Huricanes)
that is a gorgeous Mut statue. :) im sure you could find it cheaper on ebay or someother auction website.

TaysatWesir

February 18th, 2006, 07:16 PM

Oh darn all I have us a tornado and vodka :lol: yes it is a pretty Mut statue much cheaper on ebay.

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Ma'at's_Feather

February 18th, 2006, 07:29 PM

Ishtara

February 18th, 2006, 10:29 PM

At long last I uploaded the pictures taken during my oath of Canadian citizenship.

*Of course* the only one that is not too blurry had to be the one where I am making goofy faces :nyah: ... oh well, at least you can see the Book of Coming Forth by Day I used to take my oath.

[I know, I know, I should not have made goofy faces during such an official ceremony... young people these days!!!]

The other two (out of focus) pictures with the Citizenship Judge will give you an idea of what ol' Ishtar looks like when she is not goofing around ;)

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/5931/oathofcitizenship0069xw.th.jpg (http://img87.imageshack.us/my.php?image=oathofcitizenship0069xw.jpg)

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/3686/oathofcitizenship0073vf.th.jpg (http://img151.imageshack.us/my.php?image=oathofcitizenship0073vf.jpg)

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2849/oathofcitizenship0042pl.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=oathofcitizenship0042pl.jpg)

TaysatWesir

February 18th, 2006, 10:35 PM

*looks at Ishtara picture*

You looks so pretty http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/26/26_7_8.gif

Zephyrstorm

February 20th, 2006, 01:51 AM

Woot! Nice photo, Ishtara. Tres jolie!

And Shepen, I love that Spanish Inquisition smiley!

Redshire

February 20th, 2006, 12:21 PM

yay! We got the roomie to sign her name off the lease! :D

Dua Netjer! Nektet!!!

Zephyrstorm

February 20th, 2006, 01:49 PM

yay! Nekhtet, Redshire!

*hands you a glass of celebratory wine and a piece of cheesecake*
*settles in for a nap in the corner*

TaysatWesir

February 20th, 2006, 01:54 PM

did someone say cheesecake? :hehehehe: congrats Redshire http://www.addis-welt.de/smilie/smilie/trinken/trink5.gif

TaysatWesir

February 20th, 2006, 01:56 PM

thanks Zephyrstorm I like it too Anubis started it with that dead parrot pic.

Ishtara

February 20th, 2006, 02:12 PM

Woohoo Redshire! Nekhtet! :hugz:

Shepenmut, I love your new Killer Rabbit avatar! :lol:
I need to find myself one with the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch...

Here is some blackcurrant coulis to go with the celebratory cheesecake. Enjoy!

Redshire

February 20th, 2006, 03:35 PM

mmm... cheezecake... Y'all are gonna fatten me up!

*sippin on tasty wine*

I owe a lot to Heru and Ra for helping me get through this situation in a calm and peacefull manner. Now, if it will only stay that way... -_-

Ma'at's_Feather

February 20th, 2006, 04:34 PM

congrats on the roomie situation! i kinda know what its like to have a roomie that wont do much for the house hold. it sux.
and congrats on becoming a Canadian Ishtara!!!!
*buys you both the drink and dessert of your choice*

TaysatWesir

February 20th, 2006, 05:37 PM

Ishtara

February 20th, 2006, 05:51 PM

Thank you very much Ma'at's_Feather! :hugz:

*Savours an exquisite molten chocolate souffle and sips a small glass of Sauternes*

Does anyone know of a good online resource for Egyptian-themed jewelry?
I am looking for a small ostrich feather pendant or a Ma'at pendant that I could show as a template to a local jeweller. So far I have not found much, but I hardly ever shop online, so I thought I would ask here :)

ETA: Thanks Shepen! I missed your post while I was replying to Ma'at's_Feather... you're too fast for me ;)

Zephyrstorm

February 20th, 2006, 08:45 PM

I know that sometimes Ebay has great stuff - I watch a drool and think about buying but never do. Otherwise, I haven't had much luck.

My husband wants a nice Yinepu necklace. everything I find is pewter and I'm wanting to get him a silver one.

Ma'at's_Feather

February 21st, 2006, 05:13 PM

http://www.bytheplanet.com/MoreInfo/details.htm?prod=1780222&PropPass=CatalogJewelryPendants

http://www.trocadero.com/stores/timewas/items/437888/item437888.html

http://www.ffandf.com/~alawac/cgi-bin/cart.cgi/sp45.html

this is whatt ive found just looking around

TaysatWesir

February 21st, 2006, 05:14 PM

I want a Mut pendant (silver or gold) don't know where to find one anyone of guys might know?

Zephyrstorm

February 22nd, 2006, 09:48 AM

Yay! One of those links had a Yinepu that might work. Will have to test it with him before I get it.

And on a few other notes: Nebra's ready to make my statues! *squee*
And my Valentines present from my man came it and it's gorgeous.
http://shopcdsbooks.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=1933632011&Store_Code=BIA
*squee* She's dancing in the Temple of Hatshepsut with an eagle. :bouncybob:
Tomorrow - it gets a mat and frame, then hung in my living room. I can't wait.

Ishtara

February 22nd, 2006, 03:54 PM

Oh that's beautiful Zephyrstorm! It is powerful and serene at the same time. Gorgeous!

What are you getting from Nebra? I have been toying with the idea of getting a few statues myself... she is extremely talented :)

Thank you for the links Ma'at's_Feather!

Shepenmut, I tried to run a search for your Mut pendant, but to no avail. I suppose you already checked Ebay; they only seem to have papyri.
If only you and I both worshipped Aset or Het-Hert, there would be no shortage of pendants for us to to buy! ;) :lol:

Ishtara

February 22nd, 2006, 03:55 PM

Sorry about the double post...

Zephyrstorm

February 22nd, 2006, 07:57 PM

Nebra's making me a statue of Amun, one of Bast, and one of HetHert. *squee*
A statue of my Mother came in today too. my shrine is growing by leaps and bounds here lately. I'm going to run out of room. lol :D

Ishtara

February 23rd, 2006, 02:14 AM

Three statues, well done! Your shrine is going to look great! :)

I would like to get three myself: Djehuty, Yinepu and Ma'at. I would really like a winged statue of Ma'at, but I remember Nebra saying that the material she uses does not allow her to make wings strong enough to be shipped.

You know, I think my fruitless search for a Ma'at pendant I like is giving me a few creative ideas. There seems to be little "egyptologically correct" jewellery on the market. Most reproductions of authentic pieces seem to be rather poorly made and as for the contemporary designs... people do not know what they are talking about. A good third of the so-called Ma'at pendants I saw actually depicted a winged Aset or Nebt-Het.
I have always been attracted to jewellery making but never took it up... maybe I should try to come up with my own designs and look into making a few pieces...

TaysatWesir

February 23rd, 2006, 02:08 PM

Shepenmut, I tried to run a search for your Mut pendant, but to no avail. I suppose you already checked Ebay; they only seem to have papyri.
If only you and I both worshipped Aset or Het-Hert, there would be no shortage of pendants for us to to buy! ;) :lol:

:lol: ;)

Zephyrstorm

February 23rd, 2006, 05:56 PM

Ishtara, thank you, though I'm beginning to run out of shrine space for offerings :lol:

re: Ma'at: you could see if she'd do a plaque for you to hang or prop up in your shrine - that way the resin would be strong enough to handle the wings. :)

I had the same problem with the design for my Dad. I wanted Him to be ithyphallic, but she said the packaging and the delivery would... castrate Him. sooooooo... *sigh*
;)

Ma'at's_Feather

February 25th, 2006, 11:07 AM

its funny how Aset and Het-hert are everywhere and even sold under eachothers names. its only recently that ive been able to find anything Ma'at related. including Ma'at winged statues. one of my favorite ebay sellers has so really good moderately priced Ma'at statues. (both winged)

http://stores.ebay.com/ATAKA-IMPORTS

and ebay in general is a good place to find Ma'at things. but ive noticed also, that is it says Ma'at, good chances are that its really Aset or Het-hert. gosh..... some people just dont know.......

HetHert

February 28th, 2006, 12:26 PM

http://bestsmileys.com/exercising/14.gif <--- I bought a mountain bike and have taken to riding a bike to work. Couple this with the diet and hopefully I will be finding a whole new me in this skin suit in the next couple months! Woohoo! I like the rush!

How's everyone else doing? :boing: :boing: :boing:

Zephyrstorm

February 28th, 2006, 06:39 PM

I'm taking my dog on long walks in the woods three times a week, and otherwise feeling completely swamped with school - I have to do an ethnographic study - and I want desperately to change my topic now that it's been approved - but won't because I chose the more practical topic of the ideas I had.

I also have to choose between two other topics for another class, and the topic that most grabs at me as the fewest sources available. *grumble*

In other news - I'm giving a presentation on Kemetic and Tameran religions this Thursday for the Pagan Student Alliance. so that brings me to a question... which I think I will put in a new thread. ^_^
*trots over to spin out a new thread*

TaysatWesir

March 1st, 2006, 11:52 AM

I can do better chips and dip are really not good for me anymore. As far as health goes my Asthma better except my thyroid is off shrug.

I have a huge undertaking just tired thinking off it I have to make AW Egypt’s graphics for springfest (http://www.ancientworlds.net/aw/Thread/24135). I’m a novice but what I have done has impressed the scribes to appoint me this task.

Zephyrstorm

March 1st, 2006, 12:19 PM

You can do it. that's so kick butt, Shepen.
:)

HetHert

March 1st, 2006, 01:37 PM

Excellent Shepenmut..You'll do a beautiful job for them :boing:

Wow Zephyrstorm you sound like you have your hands full! Ah the days of being a student with so many deadlines...What is your major? I'll have to take a look at your question :)

Have a Loverly Day!

TaysatWesir

March 1st, 2006, 06:33 PM

You can do it. that's so kick butt, Shepen.
:)

Aw thanks :hugz: but now I got some cleaning to do. http://www.addis-welt.de/smilie/smilie/hausarbeit/wischen.gifhttp://www.addis-welt.de/smilie/smilie/hausarbeit/staubsauger.gif

TaysatWesir

March 1st, 2006, 06:36 PM

Redshire

March 1st, 2006, 07:00 PM

'ello all.

my day started out bad, late to work, tired, pains... But the sunrise was beautifull! Work was insane (my job is a no-brainer and usually boring as all hell), when I got off my SO wasn't arround, so no sushi. I'm nearly broke from the whole roomate situation, and was about to smoke my last cig... when I found a nearly full pack! Wonderfull! So I go down to the comp lab to finish a favor for a friend, my stomach grumbling. I run into a classmate who has pizza she's trying to get rid of!

so now my tummy is happy and I can get my nic-fix. I love it when days throw you little surprises like that. :)

Dua Heru! Nektet!!

Redshire

March 1st, 2006, 07:04 PM

Ishtara

March 1st, 2006, 08:05 PM

I have a huge undertaking just tired thinking off it I have to make AW Egypt’s graphics for springfest (http://www.ancientworlds.net/aw/Thread/24135). I’m a novice but what I have done has impressed the scribes to appoint me this task.

Congratulations! That's wonderful! I know you will do just great! :)

HetHert, have fun with your new bike! I hope you are enjoying it, it is definitely good exercise!

Zephyrstorm and Redshire, you both sound like two busy bees at the moment! I am in the same boat, but that's mostly because I am not willing to sacrifice my social life *just* because work is getting busier, heh :hahugh: .

Redshire, I am happy to hear that your day eventually got better and most of all (from what you said in your other thread) that the roommate situation is about to be solved for good. Nekhtet! :)

TaysatWesir

March 1st, 2006, 08:51 PM

Congratulations! That's wonderful! I know you will do just great! :)

HetHert, have fun with your new bike! I hope you are enjoying it, it is definitely good exercise!

Zephyrstorm and Redshire, you both sound like two busy bees at the moment! I am in the same boat, but that's mostly because I am not willing to sacrifice my social life *just* because work is getting busier, heh :hahugh: .

Redshire, I am happy to hear that your day eventually got better and most of all (from what you said in your other thread) that the roommate situation is about to be solved for good. Nekhtet! :)

Thank you I love all the positive support. Hey does anybody know where I can find Ancient Egyptian wine, beer and food graphics?

Zephyrstorm

March 2nd, 2006, 12:45 PM

Wow Zephyrstorm you sound like you have your hands full! Ah the days of being a student with so many deadlines...What is your major? I'll have to take a look at your question :)

Art History is my major. :hahugh: yay! I'm hoping to eventually have my PhD (Piled higher and Deeper) with an emphasis on Ancient Art.

Re: the Shemsu oath - I respect Hemet (AUS) and I appreciate everything that She does for us, but I see Her as a Teacher more than as my King. A friend as well.
She's never struck me as the type to lord Her position in the House over others, and I've never seen her do it.
I'm sure the others will offer their insights.

Ishtara

March 3rd, 2006, 06:36 PM

Sorry to interrupt the conversation about RPD and the Shemsu oaths, but I just received a leaflet in the mail about the upcoming Hatshepsut exhibition at the MET and I am *excited*!!!

The exhibition will run from March 28 to July 9.
I am thinking of taking a three-day trip to New York to go see it from May 20 to 22 (the 22nd is a holiday in Canada, so it is convenient for me).
Is anyone else planning on going?

:boing:

TaysatWesir

March 3rd, 2006, 10:03 PM

I love the met, we just had a snow storm but the snow has melted to slippery ice.

Annyka

March 5th, 2006, 11:08 PM

oh yeah... and I'm thinking of going through with the RPD and becoming Shemsu. So I have a question for y'all; do you have to take any crazy oaths in order to become a Shemsu? I read somewhere a while ago that you agree to accept the Nisut as your king, and that you swear to give your life for her...? or something like that?

Are you even allowed to inform me about any oaths I may have to take/give? Or is it all "oathbound", or similar restrictions?

em hotep!

The RPD doesn't have any oaths/vows to take.
The Shemsu oaths/vows are able to be interpreted. I don't know if I am allowed to tell you them, so I'll err on the side of caution and not, but I am sure I can tell you that, if you do go through the Shemsu initiation and at any stage feel uncomfortable, you are able to question the Nisut (AUS) and back out if required. She NEVER forces you to do anything.

Zephyrstorm

March 6th, 2006, 10:17 AM

*waves at the Annyka* Yeah, I wasn't sure if we were allowed to share the words of the Shemsu oath either.
You explained it much better than I ever could.

*hands Annyka a rum and coke, then settles down to pet Miu Sher and sip a hot cuppa tea and snack on scones*

TaysatWesir

March 6th, 2006, 02:51 PM

Hey all I just signed up for AIM so if anyone here wants to add me to their buddy list go right ahead.

*Shep orders a can soda with slice of lemon* http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_4_5.gif

Ishtara

March 6th, 2006, 09:12 PM

*Shows up on the Lotus doorstep, carrying brooms and mops and pails and dusters and...*

Good people, spring is in the air, and we all know what that means. Time for spring cleaning, I say!
The ol' Lotus can definitely use a good scrubbing.
*Runs a finger on a table* Everything is dusty after the last desert sandstorm we had and... *picks up a half-asleep Miu Sher* there is cat's hair everywhere and the pool needs cleaning if we are to use it at all this summer.

So let's crank up the music, grab something to drink from the bar and get cleaning! :)

I will do the same at home: I am taking next week off work and I am definitely going to make sure my apartment is squeaky clean to welcome the month of Pachons, the Harvest season and Aset's Festival :)

Zephyrstorm

March 6th, 2006, 10:11 PM

*watches Ishtara start cleaning for a moment, sighs then gets up and starts cleaning the bar, setting aside empty bottles to be taken to her home to be painted, then goes to scrubbing the shelves*

Adding you, Shepen. :D

*realizes it's quiet and starts trying to decide what kind of music is appropriate*

HetHert

March 6th, 2006, 10:26 PM

*waves eagerly at Ishtara and Zephyrstorm then whips out the dustrags and pinesol and gets to scrubbing*

http://bestsmileys.com/cleaning/3.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/cleaning/7.gif

I think we need some eye-candy to help us out...

*summons some exotic, tanned, oil-glistening off rippling muscles, linen loin-cloth sporting helpers*

TaysatWesir

March 7th, 2006, 09:08 AM

*Shep walks in to the Blue Lotus and sees HetHert, Ishtara and Zephyrstorm cleaning*

Thanks Zephyrstorm I'll add you back glad to have more than my niece on my buddy list. :lol:

*Okay some windex for the sand covered windows, I got a vacuum to pick up Mui Sher hair*

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Zephyrstorm

March 7th, 2006, 12:45 PM

Someone's got to give William a bath. volunteers?
And clean the pool. *grimace*

*starts scrubbing the floor*

we did our spring cleaning last weekend. Still have a few things to do in the bathroom, but school takes precedence right now.

Ishtara

March 7th, 2006, 02:39 PM

*A dripping wet Ishtara shows up on the doorstep*

Well Zephyrstorm, I guess that William and the pool are, erm, sort of taken care of.
I was cleaning the poolside area and it turns out that William does *not* like to be waken up by pressure cleaners... foul-tempered beasts, those hippos, they are! *blows a raspberry in William's direction*

*Pointing at the waterlilies and tadpoles in her hair*
Well, I guess that at least I collected all the muck that was floating around in the pool...
Now if you will excuse me, I am going to go take a very long shower...

TaysatWesir

March 7th, 2006, 03:48 PM

*Shep looks at dripping wet Ishtara and offers her a towel and soap to wash off the muck*

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I have to clean the house today just procastinating doing it. :nyah:

Ishtara

March 7th, 2006, 04:14 PM

Thank you so much Shep, I feel much better now that I am freshly showered!

OK ladies, I think we did a great job. Well done! There are still a few things here and there, but HetHert's boytoys, er, helpers! I meant helpers, can take care of them.
Oh, and we can always recruit more help!

*Distributes tiny brooms and dusters to the lounge lizards who were trying to escape the chores by hiding in a corner*

There. Now we can relax and talk about fun stuff.
Since I am not with the HoN, I do not know which festivals you guys are celebrating in the weeks to come, but I am personally itching to do something spring-related. Should we throw our own Harvest Festival at the Lotus? Or something for Aset's festival, maybe?
In case you cannot tell, I am in party mode at the moment :D

Zephyrstorm

March 8th, 2006, 10:53 AM

There's always today :D
Onion Day which is sacred to Bast, believe it or not. I'm getting ready to talk to the husband about a trip to Chili's for an onion blossom tonight.

Dua Mom. Seriously, it's a day when in Ancient Egypt, the people would all eat onions in honor of Bast. *shrug* It makes me smile.

TaysatWesir

March 8th, 2006, 12:54 PM

*Shep smilies at Ishtara and overhears Zephyrstorm mention something about eating onions*

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Onions huh well my spanish steak has onions on it. :hehehehe:

HetHert

March 8th, 2006, 01:30 PM

*smiles at Ishtara, Shepenmut, and Zephyrstorm*

Brilliant! It looks absolutely brilliant!

Onion day you say! Well I have a big beautiful Red Onion that I will dedicate to Bast and incorporate as part of tonights dinner. Thanks for the headsup Zephyr.

*motions for the scantily clad men to start fanning as I stretch out by the pool and relax on a lounge*

You know I could really have been great as an Egyptian princess. Which I wonder now...Asking all you lovelies...If you could have been anything or done anything in Ancient Egypt what would you have been? I think I would have been perfect as a priestess at Dendera. Perhaps as a scribe as well.

TaysatWesir

March 8th, 2006, 02:06 PM

*waves at HetHert andoffers her a onion*

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I want to be a priestess to Mut at Luxor.

TaysatWesir

March 8th, 2006, 02:12 PM

http://www.theofficeexperts.com/forum/images/smilies/onion.gif Snagged this onion smilie from Brónach Druid. :hehehehe:

Ishtara

March 9th, 2006, 01:57 PM

I hope everyone had a fun time honouring Bast with sweet onions yesterday! Happy Onion Day! :)

This is a very good question, HetHert... given my keen interest in hieroglyphics and the fact that I love studying, I would probably have enjoyed being a scribe.

Other than that, I also love travelling and Lebanon is one of my favourite countries, so I would have been very interested in being part of the Egyptian settlement in Byblos. What would I have done there? Probably overseeing the merchants and implementing commercial/administrative processes... pretty much what I am doing in this lifetime, actually.

Of course, for both careers, it would help if I were a man... just a minor detail ;)

Ptah

March 9th, 2006, 02:21 PM

Why onions for Bast? Seems to me like milk or fish would be better suited to Bast.

Zephyrstorm

March 10th, 2006, 12:33 AM

The Festival of Eating Onions for Bast is explained in better detail and language than I ever could here: http://daily.kemet.org/archives/archive-032006.html
Hope that explains Ptah. Re: fish for Bast - I've gotten the impression that the shrimp I gave Her on onion day went over pretty well, but something tells me fish wouldn't do as well, but who knows, eh?

I would want to be a dancer in the temple of Karnak. or a singer.

TaysatWesir

March 13th, 2006, 10:05 PM

My Name! :)

TaysatWesir

March 15th, 2006, 02:57 PM

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Ishtara

March 15th, 2006, 03:55 PM

Heh, these are neat! :)

I love bellydancing... I danced last Saturday, actually. I am looking into going to Monday classes with a friend of mine, but I hope the teacher does not use zils (finger cymbals) too much... I am useless with zils!!!

How is everyone else's bellydancing endeavours going, by the way? Wasn't it you, Zephyrstorm, who were going to get together with a group of friends to dance?

Woohoo, today is my first day off (I took one week off work) and believe me it feels GOOD! My first vacation in two years. Yay!
This afternoon I get to go shopping with other people's money, how brilliant is that? :hahugh:
Well, not quite, but almost. Six of us are chipping in for a birthday present for a friend of ours who is very much into Indian dancing. We want to give her a beautiful sari that she can wear for her next performance. And since I am the only one with free time this week, guess who gets to go sari shopping? :D

I guess that's it for today's random facts about Ishtara's life. Feel free to tell me to shut up when I get too chatty :toofless:

Redshire

March 15th, 2006, 05:04 PM

My roomie is a Bast-follower, and hates onions! I told him about that day, and he did in fact eat some for Her. With the steak I cooked. :) Strangely, it started snowing shortly afterwards, huge flakes everywhere! That was exciting because it may have ment a day off from school (Oregonians freak out when there is white stuff on the ground, lol). Unfortunately it wasn't cold enough for it to stick... but I told my roomie that he shoulda eaten more onions... :D

Zephyrstorm

March 17th, 2006, 12:04 AM

We went out dancing last Sunday in the park - I mostly drummed, but we had a lot of fun. We also did a belly dance night on campus.

The idea is to go to the park more often for such things - I'm looking at new costume stuff now, as well as a new drum.
I want a sari sooooo bad. Actually I want about forty - so I can decorate a room in them. and those that won't fit, I'll wear.

Ptah

March 19th, 2006, 09:37 AM

The Festival of Eating Onions for Bast is explained in better detail and language than I ever could here: http://daily.kemet.org/archives/archive-032006.html
Hope that explains Ptah.

I have long wondered why chew onions for Bast. The link doesn't explain why an onion, other than it has the shape of the sun. Onions are also the shape and color of the moon. Plus there were plenty of other edible plants that more closely represented the sun. I'm just not sure I buy that explaination. If anyone does come up with anything on it from antiquity please let me know, I've been looking for years.

HetHert

March 19th, 2006, 10:21 AM

Maybe they grow yellow onions in egypt

Ptah

March 19th, 2006, 10:24 AM

Maybe they grow yellow onions in egypt

he he he, May bee

Ive never seen a sweet yeller one though

HetHert

March 19th, 2006, 11:01 AM

This doesn't answer the question perse but its some fun onions trivia and includes a bit about and Egyptian onion and fish ritual for spring...
http://www.kingtutshop.com/Egyptian-Herb/onion.htm

Zephyrstorm

March 19th, 2006, 11:07 AM

Ishtara

March 21st, 2006, 07:02 PM

I want a sari sooooo bad. Actually I want about forty - so I can decorate a room in them. and those that won't fit, I'll wear.

Woohoo! I found a black and burgundy sari this morning and it is stunning!

http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/7326/sari8yj.th.jpg (http://img110.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sari8yj.jpg)

Isn't it a thing of beauty? It was on the pricy side but I think it is well worth it :D
Hopefully my friend will like it as much as I do.

Zephyrstorm, decorating a room with saris is a brilliant idea!
I once went to a fashion show where the whole space was done in Indian and Thai silk panels, it was gorgeous.
At some point I bought a half-dozen of inexpensive raw silk sarongs that I intended to hang on my walls or use as a backdrop to display art. Unfortunately, it is around the same time that my dustmite allergy came back with a vengeance, so surrounding myself with fabric panels probably was not the best thing to do... but yes, decorating with saris is a great idea.

Ptah

March 22nd, 2006, 03:44 PM

Onions were also a staple of their diet. *shrug* It was red onions that were prefered for Onion Day - so that's more solar than a white onion. *shrug*

Beer, Bread and onions... Thank the Gods that I don't live in ancient Egypt. I need more variety.

From what I've found, it seems the latest theory is that the concentric circles of eternity are represented by the onion.

However, one name for the onion was hetchu from the root hetch, which mean to lighten or brighten and, also, the color white. There is also the name hudg for an onion and hudj means to overlay.

I can't be sure about the following but it does appear the onions were white, not yellow or red.

Frugal Egyptian peasants adopted the onion to relieve the monotony of their diet, often eating them raw. Egyptian onions were said to be large, white and mild.

The Pharaoh Cheops paid for labor on the Great Pyramid in onions, garlic, and parsley.

Egyptian mummies set out for the afterlife with a stock of onions carefully wrapped in bandages, looking like another little mummy.

Ancient Egyptian leaders took an oath of office with their right hand on an onion.

As early as the building of the Pyramids, the onion was a part of the basic rations for sailors because it helped to prevent scurvy during long voyages without fresh foods. Army quartermasters valued it for the same reasons.

In ancient Egypt, the onion symbolized eternity because of its circle-within-a-circle structure. Paintings of onions appear on the inner walls of the pyramids and in the tombs of both the Old Kingdom and the New Kingdom.

The onion is mentioned as an Egyptian funeral offering and is depicted on the banquet tables of the great feasts. Frequently, a priest is pictured holding onions in his hand or covering an altar with a bundle of their leaves or roots.
http://www.sweetonionsource.com/lore.html

The onions the Egyptian grew are not what are called Egyptian Onions, nor are they grown any longer in Egypt. The newer, sweeter and more disease resistant varieties are now grown there.

I still haven't found proof for any reasons the Egyptians chewed onions for Bastet. In fact, there are accounts that say it was considered sacrilidge to break an onion or leek with one's teeth.

However, I did find out that this particular festival held was prior to the beginning of harvest, from the end of January to mid-February even March (erroneus dates possibly due to inaccurate calendars). This was also the time they held the feast of Min, another harvest ritual. Shemu means harvest, summer and incantaions and the root word shem means hot, as well. Perhaps, they linked Bast with the heat of the onion, the sun and the harvest; and perhaps they were allowed on that day to bite the onion.

I'm still looking for info on this subject if anyone comes up with anything.

Just thought I'd share what I found out....

Zephyrstorm

March 22nd, 2006, 06:49 PM

Neato. Thanks for sharing Ptah. *ponders it*

Yeah, I'm stealing the Sari room idea from some room decorating show I saw like four years ago when I still watched tv. heh.

So how are ya'll doing?

Ishtara

March 22nd, 2006, 07:37 PM

Thanks for sharing all this information, Ptah, it is very interesting. I particularly enjoyed reading your remarks on etymology. If you don't mind my asking, how long have you been studying hieroglyphics for? :)

Brandon Bee

March 22nd, 2006, 08:34 PM

*walks over from Uruk in Sumer to Egypt and the Blue Lotus*

*orders a drink*

Hello, peoples of Egypt! I just came here from Uruk. How is everyone on this lovely day?

Ptah

March 22nd, 2006, 11:40 PM

Zephyrstorm

March 22nd, 2006, 11:55 PM

Ptah

March 23rd, 2006, 09:06 AM

*waves at Brandon* I'm great. What brings a Sumerian to our home? Welcome.

*hands you a beer and a plate of food*

*grins*

wow at Ptah's experience. So Ptah (and anyone else who wants to answer), when did you first fall in love with our beloved Land?

I began to search the Bible at a young age. I wanted to understand why the time of miracles was over and why the "men of God" of today were powerless. Into my adult life I studied the Kabbalah and started to practice High Magicks. One of the things I noticed in my research of the Bible was that every time the Hebrews came out of Egypt or were going in miraculous things would happen. I put 2 and 2 together and figured out that what the Jews were doing mystically had most likely come out of Egypt. Once I began to study Egypt, I soon realized that the seals and binding required by the YHWHist practices were really just a means to subjugate the gods of Egypt. Anyway, I began to look into Egypt (Ta mri) then.

Thats why, I don't know exactly when... probably in another life.

TaysatWesir

March 23rd, 2006, 12:25 PM

*walks over from Uruk in Sumer to Egypt and the Blue Lotus*

*orders a drink*

Hello, peoples of Egypt! I just came here from Uruk. How is everyone on this lovely day?

*sees a new person*

Hotep Brandon! Welcome to the Blue Lotus the belly dancers are about to start dancing sit down and enjoy the show.

http://mysticwicks.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=62438&stc=1&d=1143134679

Ishtara

March 23rd, 2006, 07:08 PM

Em hotep to our Sumerian visitor! Welcome, Brandon! :)

Have a drink on the house, but be careful not to trip over one of our many mascots: the beautiful (if a little aloof) cat over there is Miu Sher, the big blue hippo in the pool outside is William and these little guys here are our Lounge Lizards :D

Ptah, your dedication to studying hieroglyphics is quite impressive!
I may ask you for some recommendations to take my studies one step further. I am done with my Collier and Manley book and I am having a hard time finding intermediate-level books.
Everything I see seems to either be very basic and aimed at complete beginners, or very technical and designed for future linguists or egyptologists. If you or anyone here has a good resource to suggest, that will be greatly appreciated!

*Sits down at a table and gets ready to enjoy the bellydancing*

Brandon Bee

March 23rd, 2006, 08:16 PM

Hello Zephyrstorm, Shepenmut and Ishtara! I am just a mere merchant transporting lapis lazuli stones and selling them all around the near and middle east. Figured Egypt would be a good place in high demand of lapis lazuli, and I was right -- I sold out!! So, I might as well celebrate! *takes a big gulp of beer*

What lovely creatures you have here. *pets Miu Sher*

*sits down and waits for the bellydancers to begin*

Zephyrstorm

March 23rd, 2006, 11:41 PM

*hides the large bags of lapis behind the bar*
*tosses William snacks from afar*

TaysatWesir

March 24th, 2006, 01:06 PM

*sees Zephyrstorm hide the bag of lapis lazuli*

Here comes the dancers and their manager smoking a hookah.

*takes a sit next to Brandon and orders a glass of icewater*

Ishtara

April 3rd, 2006, 03:42 PM

*Enters the Blue Lotus, dragging a suitcase*

Hello wonderful people of the Blue Lotus!
Just wanted to let you know that I am leaving on a business trip today, coming back on the 12th.
Take care everyone, I will miss you while I am away :) :hugz:

Oh, and a huge Nekhtet! to our Mrs Instinct! :) Congratulations!

Kheti

April 6th, 2006, 02:07 PM

Em Hotep All!
Nice Place here..Can I get some fresh dates and some coconut milk?
Do yall have coconut milk..if not a nice tall goblet of date wine will be okay.

HetHert

April 6th, 2006, 02:11 PM

*bores a hole in a coconut and pours the milk into a nice cone glass with a stand. Places the glass and stand infront of Kheti with a bowl of fresh dates and barely bread*

How's it going Kheti?

Kheti

April 6th, 2006, 02:14 PM

*bores a hole in a coconut and pours the milk into a nice cone glass with a stand. Places the glass and stand infront of Kheti with a bowl of fresh dates and barely bread*

How's it going Kheti?
Hotep HetHert,
*Ahhhhh that was refreshing,thank you very much..*

Things are fine here,how are you doing HetHert?

HetHert

April 6th, 2006, 04:49 PM

Where are my manners...

Hotep Kheti!

My health could be a bit better. I'm battling getting a full blown cold/virus, while I'm at work. As soon as I reach home I'm snuggling up to a bottle of NyQuil and a movie and sleeping through the rest of the evening and as much of tomorrow as I can because I have an Astrology retreat to go to this weekend with a friend of mine. I've been looking forward to it and wouldn't you know it...instead of just getting a zit or something I get a cold. And on top of all of this...I got a papercut on my tongue. *whine whine whine* Ok I'm done whining! Sorry I had to let the princess out cuz she's been needing a good whine. _inabox_

*motions for the linen kilt clad men to fan me as I stretch out on dais and throw myself a pity party*

:hugz: to all!!! I wish I felt better and wasn't such a baby...I'm not usually so whiney.

Kheti

April 6th, 2006, 05:44 PM

Hotep HetHert,
I'll be sure to keep you in my thoughts and prayers..Hope you get to feeling better soon..

TaysatWesir

April 6th, 2006, 10:52 PM

Hotep Kheti nice of you to join us here have you met William (hippo in the pool) and Mui Sher (kitty on my lap).

HetHert I hope you feel better soon sending some healing energies. :hugz:

HetHert

April 6th, 2006, 10:55 PM

*mushy eyes*

I love you guys! *sniff sniff*

TaysatWesir

April 6th, 2006, 11:12 PM

Here some warm soup and juice to ease your cold.

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_4_60.gif http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_4_19.gif

I’m hungry now that I think of soup too bad I’m on a diet.
I’ve given up chocolate and salt junk food and it hard but
with a steady diet and exercise I can loose some weight.

Kheti

April 7th, 2006, 07:37 AM

Hotep Kheti nice of you to join us here have you met William (hippo in the pool) and Mui Sher (kitty on my lap).

HetHert I hope you feel better soon sending some healing energies. :hugz:
Hotep Shepenmut,its my pleasure..Uhh no I havent met William or Mui Sher,,hello nice Hippo:fpraise: and kitty:fpraise:

Ptah

April 7th, 2006, 09:42 AM

*mushy eyes*

I love you guys! *sniff sniff*

It must be going around.. grandson, son-in-law and daughter all have it.

Speaking of my daughter, Check out the attachment..

OrionNeb87

April 9th, 2006, 12:14 PM

*sees this place for the first time and decides to check it out*

Hotep everyone!

Seems I've come at a slow time. I hope everyone is doing well. :)

TaysatWesir

April 9th, 2006, 05:52 PM

Hotep OrionNeb87 Welcome to the Blue Lotus can I offer you a drink? :wave:

OrionNeb87

April 9th, 2006, 06:52 PM

Hmm, a refreshing lemonade sounds good. :D

Nice place you guys got here.

TaysatWesir

April 10th, 2006, 01:06 PM

:weirdsmil Cool refreshing lemonade it is okay where the sugar ah right next to the maragrita salt.

HetHert

April 10th, 2006, 02:08 PM

It must be going around.. grandson, son-in-law and daughter all have it.

Speaking of my daughter, Check out the attachment..

Yeah its a funk of virus...I call it the CRUD! The band looks GREAT! I can't wait to make it out to hear them! Love the pic too! Nice photoshopping on the Jack Daniels billboard!

Well I went to the astrology retreat with the "crud" but didn't let it take away from the entire experience and I had a BLAST!! Thanks you guys for endulging my whining, and ponying up the energy and hugz and well wishes. My mind stayed clear enough for me to absorb all the info and I actually impressed a very highly regarded matriarch in the pagan community so that supercharged me. Its amazing what validation from elders can do!

Anyways. If anyone has birth information for me I don't know how well I can do but I need to practice chart reading. I'm by no means anywhere near ready to give people indepth readings but I wouldn't mind coming back with "baby sentences" about what I see in the chart and getting yays or no's about how accurate I might be. You can pm me with info...you don't have to equate it to anyone specific...you could just give me initials. It doesn't have to necessarily be you, it could be friends or relatives. I'll need date of birth, location of birth, and as close to the time of birth as possible, if you don't know the time thats alright, it only affects the ascendent. Thanks!

Ptah

April 11th, 2006, 09:32 AM

Hmm, a refreshing lemonade sounds good. :D

Nice place you guys got here.

Glad you could find this place... Sorry, I'm not trying to be nosy but do you have pain in your left heel? (like a bruise)

OrionNeb87

April 11th, 2006, 10:04 AM

Actually its my right arch.:(

Ptah

April 12th, 2006, 09:47 AM

Actually its my right arch.:(

Are you a dancer?

OrionNeb87

April 12th, 2006, 11:52 AM

Yes, ballet and pointe.

Thanks for the foot healing karma Zephyrstorm, its feeling a lot better now. :)

Zephyrstorm

April 12th, 2006, 03:11 PM

Glad to hear it. :) I have foot problems myself.

*waves at everyone and gives hugs to all*

Ishtara

April 16th, 2006, 06:09 PM

Hello everyone! :wave:

I am back from my travels. Milan was great, but there is no place like the Blue Lotus :hugz:

Hope everyone is well and having a great Hrw / Bast / Ra and His Shemsu festival!
Between Easter, Passover and all these Kemetic holidays, this has to be one of the most festive weekends of the year! Chocolate, here I come :D

TaysatWesir

April 18th, 2006, 04:33 PM

*enters the empty blue lotus pours herself a drink rum and coke will do nice*

My back hurts probably from exercising muscles that haven’t moved in years lol.

*pets mui sher and tells her about the parakeet I want to buy in the future*

Brandon Bee

May 2nd, 2006, 07:54 AM

Welcome back, Ishtara!

*grabs a beer and drinks it*

TaysatWesir

May 2nd, 2006, 10:54 AM

*Gosh this place is so dusty grabs a wet towel paper and starts cleaning up the place*

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/3/3_13_3.gif

Hi Brandon Bee it’s been while since anyone entered the Blue Lotus let get some life back into this place.

*Puts a quarter in the jukebox selects Amr Diab Habibi ya nour el ain and starts singing along*

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Zephyrstorm

May 2nd, 2006, 12:56 PM

ooo nice banner, Shepen. :)

*feeds Miw Sher and William*

How has everyone been?

Ishtara

May 2nd, 2006, 09:30 PM

Hello everyone!
It's good to see the ol' Lotus alive again!

Thanks for the welcome back, Brandon Bee :)

Hello Shepenmut, hello Zephyrstorm! How's life treating you at the moment?

I have not been here much as we are going through major changes at work and it is a little stressful. But I still managed to enjoy the gorgeous spring weather and spend time outside. And I am looking forward to going to New York later this month!
So all things considered, life is good :smile:

OrionNeb87

May 2nd, 2006, 10:40 PM

Dropping in to say hello. *waves* Hope everything is well with you all.

Zephyrstorm

May 3rd, 2006, 01:01 AM

It's finals and I'm only in MW long enough to breathe a moment of free time before diving back in. (Technically finals are next week, but all my profs scheduled papers and some of the finals this week -_- )
Then I'll be all graduated and stuff. heh.

So I'm stressed out and ready to flee the campus, and not wanting to leave... the campus. *nodnod*
But life is alright. Be better after the 13th.

Ishtara

May 3rd, 2006, 01:31 AM

Best of luck for your finals! :hugz:

TaysatWesir

May 3rd, 2006, 10:22 AM

ooo nice banner, Shepen. :)

*feeds Miw Sher and William*

How has everyone been?

Thanks I made it myself! :) Its a griffon vulture interesting tidbit about it and Mut!

"Mout was represented by a female griffon vulture. Commonly called a griffon this timorous bird has a wingspan of up to ten foot but feeds off dead animals. Its zoological name is gyps fulvus."

http://www.pyramide-reconstituee.com/pyramide/en/chapitre15.htm

TaysatWesir

May 3rd, 2006, 10:23 AM

Dropping in to say hello. *waves* Hope everything is well with you all.
Hi OrionNeb 87 and Ishtara! :D

TaysatWesir

May 3rd, 2006, 10:24 AM

Redshire

May 4th, 2006, 04:50 PM

WHY DO I HAVE TO WORK ON SUNNY DAYS???

>_<;

oh well... Beltaine Sabbat tonight... gonna give props to Ausar and Aset, should be fun.

Ptah

May 7th, 2006, 10:51 AM

Aa Nebt Heru Khenti Hebit Sema Ntchm, Anetch Hrk!

Today is the day we celebrate of the rising of Nut and the union of the divine lovers.

During our rite we take healing requests. If anyone would like us to work toward healing on their behalf, send me a PM. We will begin at appx 4pm CDST. Please let me know by 3pm CDST, so we can get a stand in for you during the ritual.

Ishtara

May 16th, 2006, 08:16 PM

Hey Ptah, that was very kind of you to take healing requests. I hope that people in need of healing, for themselves or for others, saw your message and that the rite went well :)

Hello everyone! How is everybody doing?
This thread is a little slow at the moment... I guess some people are busy with final exams, I hope many others are having fun in the sun :smile:

As for me, I am getting ready to fly to New York at the end of this week and I cannot believe that this weekend I will be seeing the Hatschepsut exhibit at the Met! :boing:
I cannot wait!

Zephyrstorm

May 16th, 2006, 08:37 PM

*jealous* How awesome, Ishtara!

I've been graduating, and celebrating that fact. :T
Got a new Doumbek today as my present to myself. Next month I'll be heading off to visit with my mother for a few weeks - taking the cat and dog on the twelve hour drive, should be interesting.

in the meantime, I'm resting relaxing and going shopping to make my wardrobe more... professional. :p

I hope everyone is alright. :waves:

TaysatWesir

May 17th, 2006, 02:05 PM

I so want to see that exhibit but don't have the funds! :(

Ptah

May 17th, 2006, 05:48 PM

Hey Ptah, that was very kind of you to take healing requests. I hope that people in need of healing, for themselves or for others, saw your message and that the rite went well :)

No one asked for any healing. I am glad to know that everyone's healthy :)

As for the rite, it was magickal...Lots of good friends and perfect weather. :dancy:

Zephyrstorm

May 17th, 2006, 06:12 PM

:woot: Glad to hear it Ptah!

TaysatWesir

May 18th, 2006, 09:23 AM

I sent in my application for Kemetic Orthodoxy beginner’s class hope I get accepted.

Redshire

May 18th, 2006, 12:19 PM

OrionNeb87

May 18th, 2006, 06:36 PM

I sent in my application for Kemetic Orthodoxy beginner’s class hope I get accepted.

Yay! Good luck :D

TaysatWesir

May 23rd, 2006, 02:38 PM

I'm going to see the Hatshepsut exhibit Sunday! :bigblue: :steppy: :yayhawaii

Zephyrstorm

May 23rd, 2006, 07:18 PM

yay! for those who get to see the exhibit. :D

*pets Miw Sher* *gets a margarita*

I wish I could teach the Art History thing that's being talked about in COT Discussion. *sighs*

Romani Vixen

May 23rd, 2006, 07:41 PM

In November, I think, there is going to be a huge Egyptian art exibit here in town. Maybe its the same one thats in NYC right now?

kinda funny to think about an Egyptian art tour... but it does rock! (I crack myself up)

OHHHH!!! yes!!!!

I'm eagerly anticipating it comming to portland. I don't know where it's been before though.

I'm an art student at PSU, and once a term they often offer $5 passes for the PAM lasting either 6 or 12 months. :D yeah... I'm going to be going at least weekly!

I'm also going to wait until winter term to take art history 204, which includes egyptian art... this way I can really get the most out of it!

We should hook up some time! :D

Ishtara

May 23rd, 2006, 11:54 PM

Speaking of which...

I am back from the Met! :wave:

The quality of the pieces displayed at the Hatshepsut exhibit is wonderful. No photos allowed in the special exhibits, alas, but I did take many pictures throughout the rest of the Egyptian department.
They are way too many to link here (I did, after all, spend 8 hours at the museum on Saturday and 3 more hours on Sunday...), but I am going to open a Flickr account so that you can all see them.

Meanwhile, it is my pleasure to show you William's rounded blue snout and Miu Sher's feline beauty :smile:

http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/5508/met0266hp.th.jpg (http://img382.imageshack.us/my.php?image=met0266hp.jpg)

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/384/met0275kh.th.jpg (http://img125.imageshack.us/my.php?image=met0275kh.jpg)

Romani Vixen

May 24th, 2006, 10:38 AM

***goes to the bar and gets a glass of lotus infused wine and a plate of dates. walks over to a chair and flops down**

So... sup?

:)

Redshire

May 24th, 2006, 12:42 PM

OHHHH!!! yes!!!!

I'm eagerly anticipating it comming to portland. I don't know where it's been before though.

I'm an art student at PSU, and once a term they often offer $5 passes for the PAM lasting either 6 or 12 months. :D yeah... I'm going to be going at least weekly!

I'm also going to wait until winter term to take art history 204, which includes egyptian art... this way I can really get the most out of it!

We should hook up some time! :D

Indeed we should! I am an art student as well, but I'm stuck at the Ass-Itch *AHEM*, I mean, Art Institute of PDX....

BUT I WILL ESCAPE!!! I hate this place. I'm in Graphic Design, and I hate it so much. Its not what I want to do, and yeah, the school works tro get you a job in your field once you graduate, but I dont want to be a Graphic Designer.... I want to be an art teacher!

So I'm in the process of applying at PNCA and OCAC, getting my loans sorted out..... and hopefully I'll start somewhere new this coming Fall!

Wish me luck. :)

Zephyrstorm

May 24th, 2006, 02:21 PM

OrionNeb87

May 24th, 2006, 04:33 PM

Nice pictures Ishtara! I'm still in the process of trying to get one of my parents to take me to see the exhibit. heh Its times like these that I wish I knew someone who lived in NYC. :)

TaysatWesir

May 24th, 2006, 06:31 PM

*Orders a glass of white wine, tri-colors arugula, radicchio, endive salad broiled filet of sole in a lemon, butter, white wine sauce and gnocchi quattro formaggi in a four cheese cream sauce.*

Ishtara I can’t wait to see more of your pictures shame I won’t be able to take photos of the exhibit.

Romani Vixen

May 25th, 2006, 02:47 AM

Indeed we should! I am an art student as well, but I'm stuck at the Ass-Itch *AHEM*, I mean, Art Institute of PDX....

BUT I WILL ESCAPE!!! I hate this place. I'm in Graphic Design, and I hate it so much. Its not what I want to do, and yeah, the school works tro get you a job in your field once you graduate, but I dont want to be a Graphic Designer.... I want to be an art teacher!

So I'm in the process of applying at PNCA and OCAC, getting my loans sorted out..... and hopefully I'll start somewhere new this coming Fall!

Wish me luck. :)

Of course!!!

I didn't realise that the OCAC had an ed department! At PSU I have to get my degree in the Painting/Printmaking/Sculputre area.. I have obviously chosen painting. Then I move on to get my MFA in Art Ed.

Let me know if there's anything that I can do to help!

Romani Vixen

May 25th, 2006, 02:49 AM

*settles in with a plate of enchiladas*

I wish we were near anything like that. It would be so nice.
Doesn't Miw Sher's photo just look lovely?

I'm looking for a Master's program to enroll into once the hubby graduates, and have thought about coming up towards Oregon. But thus far my favorite program of study is in Austin at Univ - Texas.

Neheti

Of course I love oregon, and it would just so kick pirate booty if you were up here! :D

What sort of masters are you looking at getting?

~Ankhetbast

Yamenaset

May 25th, 2006, 11:39 AM

Yay! I know people here!!! :wave:

*hugs*
Yamen

Ishtara

May 25th, 2006, 01:11 PM

Hello Yamenaset :wave:

Welcome to the Blue Lotus :)

Zephyrstorm

May 25th, 2006, 01:58 PM

Of course I love oregon, and it would just so kick pirate booty if you were up here! :D

What sort of masters are you looking at getting?

~Ankhetbast

Hi Yamen! (this be Neheti) :boing: _wedgie_

Ankhet,
Art History, naturally. :D Can't live without my art books. Hoping to focus on Ancient art, but if that doesn't work out, I'll see if I can't concentrate on either the Pre-Raphaelites, the German Expressionists, or Art Nouveau.

In an ideal universe, I'd get to go work at the Getty Museum, or at the Mucha in Prague. *sighs dreamily*

It would soooooo be great to be up there with you. I'm sure there would be much fun and trouble. :yayah:

Neheti

Romani Vixen

May 25th, 2006, 06:13 PM

Hi Yamen! (this be Neheti) :boing: _wedgie_

Ankhet,
Art History, naturally. :D Can't live without my art books. Hoping to focus on Ancient art, but if that doesn't work out, I'll see if I can't concentrate on either the Pre-Raphaelites, the German Expressionists, or Art Nouveau.

In an ideal universe, I'd get to go work at the Getty Museum, or at the Mucha in Prague. *sighs dreamily*

It would soooooo be great to be up there with you. I'm sure there would be much fun and trouble. :yayah:

Neheti

Nice :) Let me know if you want help getting info from any of the schools in town. :)

And really... would WEEEE ever get into trouble???? Nooooooo.

;P

~Ankhet

Zephyrstorm

May 25th, 2006, 06:19 PM

surely we'd be on our best behavior. It's not our fault that our best behavior is everyone else's definition of trouble. :lol:

It's going to be a bit before I can absolutely say what's going to happen with the master's degree. *looks at hubby* someone else has to graduate first. *sigh*

Neheti

Romani Vixen

May 25th, 2006, 07:15 PM

Do we need to start pestering him to hurry up? ;P

TaysatWesir

May 25th, 2006, 08:07 PM

Welcome to the Blue Lotus Yamenaset! :wave:

OrionNeb87

May 25th, 2006, 08:13 PM

Hello Yamenaset! *waves*

I have a question... I'm looking for some small statues of my parents. Can anyone recommend a good place or website to find one that is reasonably priced besides e-bay? I would make them myself if I had such talent.

TaysatWesir

May 25th, 2006, 08:28 PM

I'm not going to the Met on Sunday my brother coming over with the kids. We're going Monday Memorial Day its open due thanks to Mayor Bloomberg.

I want this senet board (http://www.metmuseum.org/store/st_family_viewer.asp/familyID/{904F5AD8-F418-49BE-B8C7-E6AB5506D89C}/FromPage//SpecialPermFlag/S/familyNo/65/catID/{6852B5BC-EFE3-47A2-B533-8F45A313DFB0}) oh it looks like so much fun wish I had someone to play it with.

Ishtara

May 26th, 2006, 01:43 AM

Pictures uploaded on Flickr! :wave:

Here is the link! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53746476@N00/sets/)

I have not had time to add titles or comments, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask!

And... Shepen, do not look at them just yet, I do not want to spoil the Egyptian aisle for you! ;)

Harmony Aurore

May 26th, 2006, 06:18 AM

Hey folks,
do you guys serve Pangalactic Gargleblasters? it;s one shot of jack daniels, on shot of vodka, one shot of clue curacao, topped up with orange juice.

it's 6 am here. is that technically to early for a drink?

OrionNeb87

May 26th, 2006, 09:32 AM

*oohs and ahs at Ishtara's photos*

TaysatWesir

May 26th, 2006, 12:25 PM

Ishtara

May 26th, 2006, 01:23 PM

Not problem I’ve been there many times just haven’t seen the new exhibit yet.

*Slaps forehead*

Of course! I had forgotten that you live in New York! Sorry about that... I hope you will enjoy the exhibit tremendously :)

Harmony Aurore, it is never too early for a drink at the Blue Lotus, but at 6:00AM, I would suggest having something nutritious. Here, have a Pangalactic Gargleblaster smoothie :D
*Adds a little paper umbrella and serves*

TaysatWesir

May 26th, 2006, 03:01 PM

*Slaps forehead*

Of course! I had forgotten that you live in New York! Sorry about that... I hope you will enjoy the exhibit tremendously :)

Harmony Aurore, it is never too early for a drink at the Blue Lotus, but at 6:00AM, I would suggest having something nutritious. Here, have a Pangalactic Gargleblaster smoothie :D
*Adds a little paper umbrella and serves*
:lol: I love the photos its hard to take pictures of items with glass in the way.

Zephyrstorm

May 26th, 2006, 04:47 PM

The photos are excellent. *happy sigh* All the loverly Sekhmets. *purr*

OrionNeb
And soma Luna's the best bet for a statue, in my book. http://www.somaluna.com/product.asp?p=935

Though - for quality and something unique - I really and truly recommend Nebra. Pictures don't do her work justice. http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=59539&page=45&pp=10&highlight=Nebra%27s+Altar+Images
I got three statues (Amun, Bast and HetHert) for $75, and each one is truly unique and beautiful. :nod:

Neheti

OrionNeb87

May 26th, 2006, 06:50 PM

Thank you very much Zephyrstorm :D

TaysatWesir

May 26th, 2006, 06:58 PM

Zephyrstorm

May 26th, 2006, 09:08 PM

You're welcome, sweety. *hugs*

TaysatWesir

May 27th, 2006, 11:36 PM

Chinese Altar Box (http://www.animastrading.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CAB7-205&Category_Code=CAB)

It looks similar to Ancient Egyptian shrines so expensive though.

Tibetan Travel Altar Box (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BTED80/103-1506493-6532655?adid=0PWKG6AR1QP20S9NWC7H&camp=14573&creative=327641&link%5Fcode=as1&n=284507)

I really like this one has everything and adorable.

Nebra

May 28th, 2006, 05:54 PM

I love Nebra's icons she made me her first one which was Maahes I still have it.

You can see more of her icons here (http://nebraicons.photosite.com/) I'm going to comission a mini serqet statue.

as promised from another thread...... here I am..... and it seems I'm being discussed...... Hey everyone!!!! Merry met!!!! ..... I'm Nebra an old friend of Shepenmut's...... how many name changes have we shared sweetie is it 3 or 4....... I never change mine..... I'm either to lazy or I really like it either way... Hello and where can I get a beaker of Theban beer around here.........

TaysatWesir

May 29th, 2006, 03:54 PM

Hi Nebra I think this is the six name :lol: here some Theban beer for ya! http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/beersmiley1.gif (http://www.millan.net)

I love the Hatshepsut exhibit (http://www.metmuseum.org/special/se_event.asp?OccurrenceId={92C8F718-137B-4AE6-9FAA-C8DA6CCE72CC}&HomePageLink=special_c1a) I learned so much about her I also saw Samuel Palmer paintings (http://www.metmuseum.org/special/se_event.asp?OccurrenceId={28321E9A-B028-4573-9594-FAA9C673D1F2}) very beautiful his exhibit closes today.

Here are the photos I took I brightened and touched them up cause I can’t use flash.

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TaysatWesir

May 29th, 2006, 03:58 PM

Photobucket resize the images I can upload them to ripway so you can see the detail of the photos.

My fav pics are the mummies and jars you can see Mut towards the bottom I was like Mut there you are when I saw her next to Nefertum and Sekhmet. :D

OrionNeb87

May 29th, 2006, 08:38 PM

Thanks for sharing your pictures Shepenmut :)

Ishtara

May 29th, 2006, 08:47 PM

I was like Mut there you are when I saw her next to Nefertum and Sekhmet. :D

I did the exact same thing every time I saw Djehuty, Yinepu and Ma'at :)

Great pictures, Shepen! That big black sarcophagus in the main hallway is really impressive, isn't it?

Nebra

May 30th, 2006, 07:47 AM

Sweetie as usual I so envy you, your museums...... love the photo's they are wonderful............

TaysatWesir

May 30th, 2006, 11:35 AM

I did the exact same thing every time I saw Djehuty, Yinepu and Ma'at :)

Great pictures, Shepen! That big black sarcophagus in the main hallway is really impressive, isn't it?
Oh yes my nieces are going to love to see that! We plan on taking them soon before the exhibit is gone.

TaysatWesir

May 30th, 2006, 11:41 AM

Sweetie as usual I so envy you, your museums...... love the photo's they are wonderful............
Thank you Nebra I didn’t have much time so I went for nice angles and clarity. I find photos come out much nicer when you’re not trying.

Nebra

May 30th, 2006, 11:52 AM

Thank you Nebra I didn’t have much time so I went for nice angles and clarity. I find photos come out much nicer when you’re not trying.

all I can say is you did great...... mind if I down load some for my resorce books... you know I'm always looking for things..... some time I'll post my photo of the Mut I created........ you'll like her

TaysatWesir

May 30th, 2006, 12:07 PM

all I can say is you did great...... mind if I down load some for my resorce books... you know I'm always looking for things..... some time I'll post my photo of the Mut I created........ you'll like her
sure I'm honored can’t wait to see her! :D

Redshire

June 7th, 2006, 01:20 PM

I had my RPD last night, yay! Was kinda worried that Yinepu might not show up, but I have known that He's my Father for the past 5 years... that just confirmed it. *laughs*

Nut wasn't a surprise, and I had a feeling Aset would show up in one form or another.

Nektet!

OrionNeb87

June 7th, 2006, 01:58 PM

TaysatWesir

June 7th, 2006, 05:20 PM

Harmony Aurore

June 7th, 2006, 09:24 PM

Congrats on you RPD I can't wait to have mine. :D

I can't wait either...now if they'd only reply to my application...

TaysatWesir

June 8th, 2006, 02:33 PM

I can't wait either...now if they'd only reply to my application...
Anticipation, Anticipation
Is making me late
Is keeping me waiting

I keep singing this song in my head when I think of the application.

Harmony Aurore

June 8th, 2006, 07:38 PM

Anticipation, Anticipation
Is making me late
Is keeping me waiting

I keep singing this song in my head when I think of the application.

what is that song? i recognize it, but i can't put my finger on it.

Meanwhile... New AFI album came out! Pick it up! (going to the concert on tuesday! BAH! SO HAPPY!!!!) They are beyond amazing!

Ptah

June 8th, 2006, 11:57 PM

what is that song? i recognize it, but i can't put my finger on it.

Carole King... Anticipation

Zephyrstorm

June 9th, 2006, 03:24 AM

TaysatWesir

June 9th, 2006, 07:41 PM

what is that song? i recognize it, but i can't put my finger on it.

Meanwhile... New AFI album came out! Pick it up! (going to the concert on tuesday! BAH! SO HAPPY!!!!) They are beyond amazing!
Carly Simon - Anticipation

I asked on the boards RevCSchaefer said it should be just a few days now and everyone who has sent in an application will be contacted, one way or another. :D

Harmony Aurore

June 10th, 2006, 07:23 PM

Carly Simon - Anticipation

I asked on the boards RevCSchaefer said it should be just a few days now and everyone who has sent in an application will be contacted, one way or another. :D

WOO HOO!!!!!!

Ptah

June 10th, 2006, 09:25 PM

Carly Simon - Anticipation

That is correct :fpraise:

TaysatWesir

June 10th, 2006, 09:41 PM

That is correct :fpraise:
:)

Annyka

June 11th, 2006, 09:19 AM

Harmony Aurore

June 11th, 2006, 09:43 AM

:boing: WOOO!!!! I GOT INTO THE INTRO CLASS!!!! :D

OrionNeb87

June 11th, 2006, 10:41 AM

:boing: WOOO!!!! I GOT INTO THE INTRO CLASS!!!! :D

yay! Congrats :woot:

TaysatWesir

June 12th, 2006, 10:22 AM

:boing: WOOO!!!! I GOT INTO THE INTRO CLASS!!!! :D
I got in too! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/8/8_6_2v.gif

OrionNeb87

June 12th, 2006, 10:33 AM

http://smilies.vidahost.com/otn/party/partytime.gif http://smilies.vidahost.com/otn/party/party.gif Congrats!

Ishtara

June 12th, 2006, 01:34 PM

Congratulations everyone! :)

TaysatWesir

June 12th, 2006, 06:25 PM

*Shep orders a round of drinks for everyone and offers snacks to Mui Sher and William*

Pick Your Poison!

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Margarita

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Red Wine

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White Wine

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Corona

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Budweiser

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Heineken

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Vodka

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Whiskey

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Rum

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Liqueur

Non Alcoholic Drinks!

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Sprite

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Coke

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Pepsi

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Poland Spring

Ishtara

June 12th, 2006, 06:45 PM

Quite the array of wonderful smilies as usual, Shepenmut! :smile:

I rarely drink cocktails but I think that today I will have a Margarita.

Philosophia

June 13th, 2006, 12:13 AM

Redshire

June 13th, 2006, 01:08 AM

Red wine, please!!

this quarter is almost over.... *freaking out*

Ishtara

June 13th, 2006, 01:30 AM

Hello,
I've never posted here before, so hello!
I'm a devotee of Seshat, Djehuty, and Aset, but I'm not Kemetic (I'm a eclectic witch with a strong Dianic leaning).
All three are very prominant in my path.
:hugz:
and I hope I haven't offended anybody!
MM

Hello Minerva Mind! :wave:

Welcome to the Blue Lotus!
Help yourself to a drink and meet our mascots, William the hippo, Miu Sher the cat and the Lounge Lizzards.

I hope you will like it here. I myself honour and serve Djehuty and you will see that we have other devotees of Seshat and Aset here :)
I am looking forward to learning more about your path. We do not have that many eclectics here, so it is always interesting to hear other points of view.

Ishtara

June 13th, 2006, 01:32 AM

Red wine, please!!

this quarter is almost over.... *freaking out*

What's going on Redshire, why are you freaking out? :hugz:

Philosophia

June 13th, 2006, 02:28 AM

Hello Minerva Mind! :wave:
Welcome to the Blue Lotus!
Help yourself to a drink and meet our mascots, William the hippo, Miu Sher the cat and the Lounge Lizzards.
I hope you will like it here. I myself honour and serve Djehuty and you will see that we have other devotees of Seshat and Aset here :)
I am looking forward to learning more about your path. We do not have that many eclectics here, so it is always interesting to hear other points of view.

:fpraise: Thank you for welcoming me here. I'm new to this forum because I've never really considered myself Kemetic. However, Djehuty has been wanting me to come here so maybe he's telling me something.
:hugz: and thankyou!
And, hello to Miu Sher, William and the lounge lizards.

Harmony Aurore

June 13th, 2006, 06:33 AM

Welcome Minerva Mind! :D

I think it's great that we are getting a little diversity around here! I'd love to hear about your path.

By the way Shepenmut, I'll have a Poland Spring, thanks! I have taken a vow of abstanance from booze. :) the stuff gives me a hangover for a good three days if i have as little as a glass

Philosophia

June 13th, 2006, 08:20 AM

Welcome Minerva Mind! :D
I think it's great that we are getting a little diversity around here! I'd love to hear about your path.

Thank you for the welcome! :hugz:
What would to you love to hear about?
Ill give you the basics first. I call myself an eclectic Dianic witch though I'm considering dropping the "Dianic" due to my ever increasing devotion to Djehuty. My path also partly reconstructionist because I focus on Rome and I look at the intertwining of Goddesses and Gods between Rome, Greek, Egypt and British Celtic. So while I am eclectic, I do keep between a certain period of time (even if it is quite large). The only difference is an Indian Goddess (Sarasvati) and a female bodhisattva (Kwan Yin).
Since I love my books and writing, both play an important part of my spirituality. As do herbs and divination.
If theres anything else, just ask. :)

Harmony Aurore

June 13th, 2006, 09:53 AM

That makes quite a bit of sense to me. :)

OrionNeb87

June 13th, 2006, 10:09 AM

Hi MinervaMind :wave: :boing: Glad to have you here. :)

Redshire

June 13th, 2006, 11:04 AM

TaysatWesir

June 13th, 2006, 12:11 PM

Hi Minerva Mind Welcome to the Blue Lotus!

Harmony Aurore

June 13th, 2006, 01:38 PM

Welcome Minerva Mind. :D

so... I'm freaking out 'cause its finals and I'm failing 2 classes, dropped the 3rd, taking next quarter off to get into a different school, have $3,000 debt with this school they are hounding me about even thought I'm paying them in portions.... My boyfriend may get activated and sent to Iraq (he's Navy Reserve)... Plus he graduates in a few quarters and I dont know if I want to move if he gets a job somewhere out of state, especially not to California or New York....

but I am a sasquatch, so its all okay. right? RiGhT??!? O_o

Holy. i almost freaked just reading that. i've done the "failing of the class, put it off till next term" dance too. It makes you soooo nervous. no worries though. you'll be fine. ;)

but why wouldn't you want to move to NY or CA? I would love to live in California.

Ishtara

June 13th, 2006, 02:27 PM

Welcome Minerva Mind. :D

so... I'm freaking out 'cause its finals and I'm failing 2 classes, dropped the 3rd, taking next quarter off to get into a different school, have $3,000 debt with this school they are hounding me about even thought I'm paying them in portions.... My boyfriend may get activated and sent to Iraq (he's Navy Reserve)... Plus he graduates in a few quarters and I dont know if I want to move if he gets a job somewhere out of state, especially not to California or New York....

but I am a sasquatch, so its all okay. right? RiGhT??!? O_o

Sending you calming, positive energy. It will all work out :hugz:

Ishtara

June 13th, 2006, 02:34 PM

Thank you for the welcome! :hugz:
What would to you love to hear about?
Ill give you the basics first. I call myself an eclectic Dianic witch though I'm considering dropping the "Dianic" due to my ever increasing devotion to Djehuty. My path also partly reconstructionist because I focus on Rome and I look at the intertwining of Goddesses and Gods between Rome, Greek, Egypt and British Celtic. So while I am eclectic, I do keep between a certain period of time (even if it is quite large). The only difference is an Indian Goddess (Sarasvati) and