The Blue Lotus

[kheretsenu]

Oooh, cheesecake. *Takes a slice, and pours a cup of chamomile*

I need it - I think I survived inventory but I guess we'll have to see about the long term consequences.

[OrionNeb87]

*takes a slice of cheesecake* :D

I start my job soon and I'm a little nervous. _inabox_

[Senushemi]

/me waltzes in and flops in a comfy chair, a fruity-tasting adult beverage in her hand

So, ya' see, I went and saw "Superman Returns" today - *siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh*

/me goes back to her drink with a dreamy look in her eyes and a slight blush on her cheeks - uh, that's just from the alcohol - yeah, that's the ticket....

[Harmony Aurore]

I just realised that I am coping with the summer heat much better than usual this year, which is a very good thing. I usually end up looking like a freshly boiled lobster after 15 minutes in the sun, accompanied by a throbbing heat-induced headache. No such thing so far this year. Yay!


It must be a canadian thing! I do the same thing too! No matter how much sunscreen I put on (5 times a day, SPF 45, thank you very much) I burn!
Maybe because after such cold and dark winters, we aren't used to the light anymore?

Which reminds me... Yesterday, while I was working in my store, a girl comes up to my cash. We talk abit and she tells me that she just moved from California from Montreal. She says she loves it. It's a culture shock but it's amazing! (I guess she finds old Montreal quaint)
Then she says "I have no Idea how I'm going to deal with the winters! They go down to 40 below!" with this look of shock on her face.
me and a coworker look at her, shrug and say "yup! about right"
she looks as if we're crazy to not be as concerned as her.
It was just sort of funny. That in itself must be a culture shock.

[Ptah]

It must be a canadian thing! I do the same thing too! No matter how much sunscreen I put on (5 times a day, SPF 45, thank you very much) I burn!
Maybe because after such cold and dark winters, we aren't used to the light anymore?

Which reminds me... Yesterday, while I was working in my store, a girl comes up to my cash. We talk abit and she tells me that she just moved from California from Montreal. She says she loves it. It's a culture shock but it's amazing! (I guess she finds old Montreal quaint)
Then she says "I have no Idea how I'm going to deal with the winters! They go down to 40 below!" with this look of shock on her face.
me and a coworker look at her, shrug and say "yup! about right"
she looks as if we're crazy to not be as concerned as her.
It was just sort of funny. That in itself must be a culture shock.

LOL.... Our Canadian friends feel the same way about the heat when they visit during the summertime, down here in Texas.

[TaysatWesir]

Hotep Senushemi! Welcome to the Blue Lotus! :)

[TaysatWesir]

*takes a slice of cheesecake*

Tonight is the first chat so excited hope to see my classmates there. :)

[kheretsenu]

Now, now. No complaining about the heat! We're Kemetics! We can handle this...

Ok, I'm kidding. But I do get a giggle out of someone thinking the 80's are hot. The 80's are downright pleasant. 120? You're getting closer to hot. :lol:

_firedevil

[OrionNeb87]

How did the first chat go Shepenmut? :sunny:

[Ishtara]

Now, now. No complaining about the heat! We're Kemetics! We can handle this...

Ok, I'm kidding. But I do get a giggle out of someone thinking the 80's are hot. The 80's are downright pleasant. 120? You're getting closer to hot. :lol:

_firedevil

:lol:

Everything is relative, you're quite right. And I am very thankful for the temperate climate here in Vancouver.
Being born and raised on the French Riviera, you can imagine the amount of ranting and complaining I used to do when my friends or family wanted to drag me to the beach for the day! :awilly:

I think that my main issue is with humid heat, actually. I lived for a while in the Middle East where it gets extremely dry in summer and I was OK, even though the first few days were uncomfortable.
And every time I went to Egypt, I was so excited that I did not have time to think about the heat! ;)

[TaysatWesir]

How did the first chat go Shepenmut? :sunny:
Great! I can't wait till next week's chat.

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/8/8_14_5.gif http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/8/8_14_3v.gif

[Senushemi]

Thanks, Shepenmut!

/me needs some chocolate... dark chocolate...

So yeah, we took Iheb to the dermatologist yesterday to get the stitches removed and find out the biopsy results. Leg still doesn't look great, although it's better than it was. Unfortunately, no biopsy results yet - they think they'll be able to call us with the results on Thursday or Friday. *sigh*

<grumblegrumblegrumble>

So anyway, Happy 4th of July to those who celebrate it - hopefully the fireworks will go off tonight - we're under a severe thunderstorm/flash flood watch here in the desert today. (go figure)

[Zephyrstorm]

Good luck with my godson, Shemi. :/ *prays for good results*

*hands you dark chocolate* I always have dark chocolate around - it's my default offering for Bast. :)

*eats chocolate and sips tea* It's threatening rain here too, but I don't mind; we're just planning on playing rpgs tonight.

I keep job hunting, but my desire to do what I want to do for a living rather than what I need to do for a living keeps getting in the way - who wants to slave away in a cubicle when one can paint or study art and get paid for it or go for a doctorate. *sigh* Thankfully we're doing okay - I just need the job to pay on student loans... which wouldn't be due if I could rush off to school for my Masters and my Doctorate right now. (but I can't do that with hubby not finished with his degree just yet.)
:p stupid loans.

I'm also looking at taking some continuing ed classes in German so that I'm a better pick for my graduate school choices.

So anyway, Happy 4th to my fellows, and Happy day in general to those of you who aren't in the US.

[NefertSatSekhmet]

I miss seing fireworks on the 4th. One of the negative aspects to being in Britain. (but on the positive side is real ale... better beer and cider) :cheers:

[OrionNeb87]

Happy 4th from my lonely little dorm room! :boing: :hugz:

[kheretsenu]

Happy 4th and Aset Luminous! (Interesting how those coincided.)

[Senushemi]

Good luck with my godson, Shemi. :/ *prays for good results*

Thanks! No word yet, and with my luck, she'll call this morning when I'm trying to nap - your godson and one of his buddies had me up all night enjoying a sleepover. ;)

*hands you dark chocolate* I always have dark chocolate around - it's my default offering for Bast. :)

Yumm!!! </mmmmmm... that is SOOO good... > *sigh*

*eats chocolate and sips tea* It's threatening rain here too, but I don't mind; we're just planning on playing rpgs tonight.

We just watched the fireworks around the neighborhood and across the valley - up here on Sunrise Mt. you can see "downtown" easy, and if we head a few blocks SW to the main road, we can see the entire "Strip", too. Nice view!

I keep job hunting, but my desire to do what I want to do for a living rather than what I need to do for a living keeps getting in the way - who wants to slave away in a cubicle when one can paint or study art and get paid for it or go for a doctorate. *sigh* Thankfully we're doing okay - I just need the job to pay on student loans... which wouldn't be due if I could rush off to school for my Masters and my Doctorate right now. (but I can't do that with hubby not finished with his degree just yet.)
:p stupid loans.

Yeah, those loans can really suck. </me tries to remember how many years are left on her own two loans... :P >

I'm also looking at taking some continuing ed classes in German so that I'm a better pick for my graduate school choices.

Wow, cool! Good luck with that. :)

So anyway, Happy 4th to my fellows, and Happy day in general to those of you who aren't in the US.

Have a happy, everyone! I'm off to catch up on some much needed sleep... :zzzzZZZ:

[Senushemi]

/me wakes up and notices the emptiness of the Blue Lotus... scritches Miu Sher behind the ears... puts her head back down on the table and goes back to sleep...

Wake me up when ya' get here, will ya'? :)

[TaysatWesir]

Hi Senushemi *pets miu sher orders a iced tea* how's the weekend going? It's hot over here and it will get hotter this week wishing I had a pool.

[TaysatWesir]

It's Mut! ;)

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/mutnodjmet/mutsm.gif

[Senushemi]

/me is dazzled by the sparkly Mut and puts her sunglasses back on

Hotep, Shepenmut!

/me blinks blearily and sips at her COF-FEE

The weekend was good, thanks! We saw Pirates of the Caribbean 2, and our temps stayed around 100 (+/- 5) so it wasn't *too* bad - though the humidity was kinda high for us (in the 30%+ range) so everybody was wearing wrist bands and head bands and trying to deal with sticky clothing - something we are definitely NOT used to any more.

/me stares at her coffee and makes a face

Cold coffee. Yuck. I worked until 4 a.m. and was back up with Meneb at 6 a.m. so I think I'll shuffle off back to bed now. 'Nite all... :wave:

[TaysatWesir]

I rented some movies and went food shopping. I went to a coinstar and got $43.00 from 5430 pennies. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_8_6.gif

[kheretsenu]

Wow, Shepen! That was shiny.

I'm really excited because I've just dedicated a corner of my room to craft projects - my studio! :boing:

[Zephyrstorm]

I've been sick all weekend, and still am not feeling really good. At least I have things to read.:reading:

But I'll get over it.
*sips hot tea*

[TaysatWesir]

Hi Zephyrstorm I'm sending you healing energies. :hugz:

Hi kheretsenu glad you liked it I have another one. ;)

[TaysatWesir]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/mutnodjmet/set.gif

Set made me do it! :lol:

[OrionNeb87]

ooooh cool Set sparkly. :lol:

[HetHert]

I've been sick all weekend, and still am not feeling really good. At least I have things to read.:reading:

But I'll get over it.
*sips hot tea*

Ankh, Ut'a, Seneb unto you Zephyrstorm!!!

Get well!! May Imhotep himself confer upon you the strength to heal quickly!

[TaysatWesir]

ooooh cool Set sparkly. :lol:
I find the Netjer like glitter on their pictures already getting requests from HetHert and Heru. :)

[HetHert]

I find the Netjer like glitter on their pictures already getting requests from HetHert and Heru. :)


I'd like the glittery one of HetHert and Heru...Those are mine and my husbands patroness and patron. Also if you decide to do an Anubis that'd be really kewl...oooh and a Tehuti. :) :boing:

[TaysatWesir]

Sure HetHert I think Yinepu would be cool too.

[Senushemi]

/me wanders in with a bottle of Smirnoff Wild Grape in her hand

So I see I forgot to tell y'all about Iheb's biopsy results... sure enough, he has Weber-Christian panniculitis. http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2429.htm

Mind you, 75% of these cases are found in women between the ages of 30-60... considering I've had the exact same symptomatology for about 19 years now, I'd guess he inherited it from me, poor kid. The next time I end up with one, the dermatologist said they'd biopsy it for me so I can have a definitive diagnosis too.

/me takes another swig

Luckily, this form of panniculitis isn't really anything horrible - it just looks and feels horrible if it isn't treated right. Sort of like a bad burn from a motorcycle muffler, ya' know? Having the proper diagnosis will go a long way to getting the proper treatment sooner rather than later, so it's all good. :)

[Zephyrstorm]

I'm glad you know what's up, Shemi. :)

I myself am going stir crazy, and so I tried to take the dog for a walk today - first time I've been out of the house since Friday for anything other than doctor's visits - I learned that dealing with hyper puppy who wants to play with the stray kitty is not fun right now. *grumbles* So I guess I'm still grounded.

At least I can curl up with my cat. :)
*nibbles on a nice big salad and sips lemonade*

Don't mean to bitch too much though. Its just been a stressful month... to put it mildly... in a stressful year... *head explodes*

[Senushemi]

/me mops up the mess from Zypherstorm's head exploding

Yeah, you've had it pretty rough this year. I hope you're feeling better soon.

I know all about hyperpuppies - our 2-yo lab/pit bull mix LOVES to jump and run and tug on you to get you to play and bark and jump and run and... *sigh*

/me looks at her empty coffee cup and sighs

Ah well... time to tackle the dishes, or put away the laundry, or ... heck, go back to bed... :halohead:

[Zephyrstorm]

I was thinking that it was a little early for you, considering your bedtime usually. I was chalking it up to the boys that you're up. heh.

my hyperpuppies sleeping the morning away. *applaudes* not unusual. She prefers being hyper in the evenings... or outside... or with company.

I'm doing some better today. :) Going to have to prune the roses my hubby bought me the other night though. Lest they wilt before their time.
One day I'll have a rose garden. *lapses into daydreams*

[OrionNeb87]

I know all about hyperpuppies - our 2-yo lab/pit bull mix LOVES to jump and run and tug on you to get you to play and bark and jump and run and... *sigh*

Sounds like my Ebony, she is a 2yr old lab/german shepherd mix. Its probably the lab. :lol:

[TaysatWesir]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/mutnodjmet/heru.gifhttp://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/mutnodjmet/hethert.gif

Lovely they are not so sure of HetHert's hair she seemed to like it I think it more suitble for Aset.

I used different glitters it make the image look smoother. The others images looked like their skin was crawling sorry Set.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/mutnodjmet/auburnangelsgraphics.gif (http://auburn_angel1.tripod.com/aagraphics/)

[HetHert]

they're GORGEOUS Shep!!!

Hey can you do one also of the sitting Anubis...you know the statuary that is Anubis in his guarding pose?

:hugz:
Everyone!!!

Zephyr just chant the Ankh, Ut'a, Seneb while your laying down...its a great healing/empowering chant. It can work wonders if you visualize the heiroglyphs while your doing it. If your not sure what they are...especially the Ut'a and Seneb let me know and I'll draw and post them for you.

[TaysatWesir]

I'll try looking for that clipart tonight btw the images are from Egyptian Designs Dover Publications.

[Zephyrstorm]

Yeah, I know them, HetHert. I'm really feeling much better today. :) thanks though.

[HetHert]

Oh groovy Zeph! just keep feeling better :hugz:

Oh and Shep, if I find a pick of what I mean I'll post it to you. I'll be showing off your work to the hubby tonight! :D

[TaysatWesir]

Hi Zephyrstorm :hugz: *offers Zephyrstorm some tomato soup* http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/995v.gif

It's t-stroming outside there was a tornado Upstate by Sleepy Hallow.

Oh groovy Zeph! just keep feeling better :hugz:

Oh and Shep, if I find a pick of what I mean I'll post it to you. I'll be showing off your work to the hubby tonight! :D
Cool okay tell me how your husband likes them.

[OrionNeb87]

Shepenmut: The Heru and Het Hert glitters are beautiful!

Zephyrstorm: :hugz: Keep feeling better

[Redshire]

wont be online much. Taking a "break" from school, went on vacation... Hope everyone here is doing well, I dont have time to read through all the posts at this moment.

Life is getting really bad. M'love got activated (he's Navy Reserve), and will be goin to Kuwiat for 6 months... Health problems, debt, unemployment....

but I did quit smoking. lol


and on that note....

[Redshire]

p.s. HetHert, may I steal the Cheshire bouncy? He's tattoo'd on my back. Me loves him. :D

[Sobeq]

*wanders in confusedly*

Hello? :wave:

I'm newwww! I just signed up at the HoN boards -- I introduced myself (I'm Walker over there :-)) I'm signed up for the next beginners' class... I figure, what's the harm? I know I had posted before about Yinepu/Wepwawet, well, yeah. I made it to the House of Netjer.

:hugz: Redshire and Zephyrstorm :hugz:

[OrionNeb87]

*wanders in confusedly*

Hello? :wave:

I'm newwww! I just signed up at the HoN boards -- I introduced myself (I'm Walker over there :-)) I'm signed up for the next beginners' class... I figure, what's the harm? I know I had posted before about Yinepu/Wepwawet, well, yeah. I made it to the House of Netjer.

:hugz: Redshire and Zephyrstorm :hugz:


:wave: I'm Metitaitui on the HON boards, nice to meet you. :)

[Zephyrstorm]

:hugz: Crazed :) Nekhtet
If you need anything, feel free to pm me here.
On the boards I'm Neheti.

[Senushemi]

Hotep, Crazedstarlite/Walker! Good to see you here. Feel free to pull up a chair and the beverage of your choice for a good chat. :)

[TaysatWesir]

Hi Crazedstarlite! I'm Shepenmut on the HoN boards, it's nice to meet you.

[amunakht]

The tittle of this, Blue Lotus, reminded me of something. Did you guys know that there is the same nearly EXACT creation story in Hindu beliefs relating to Nun and the lotus flower "birth". I guess this shows that each culture has some of the same gods, with different forms of worship and names.

[TaysatWesir]

The tittle of this, Blue Lotus, reminded me of something. Did you guys know that there is the same nearly EXACT creation story in Hindu beliefs relating to Nun and the lotus flower "birth". I guess this shows that each culture has some of the same gods, with different forms of worship and names.
Hotep amunakht welcome to the Blue lotus!

[OrionNeb87]

The tittle of this, Blue Lotus, reminded me of something. Did you guys know that there is the same nearly EXACT creation story in Hindu beliefs relating to Nun and the lotus flower "birth". I guess this shows that each culture has some of the same gods, with different forms of worship and names.

Thats pretty interesting, I'll have to check that out. :smile:

[Senushemi]

/me wanders in and asks for a tall, cold one... of just about anything... <heh> and scritches Mur Sher behind the ears, who has deigned to join my table (right in the middle of it, in fact)

I slept most of the day yesterday because I think I'm coming down with something... and because of the heat. We hit 122 up here on the hill. Yes, we have A/C, but just cuz it's running don't mean it's working. *sigh*

/me sucks up a gallon or so of Gatorade

So of course I was up ALL night. I had to work anyway, and then pressed DH's work jacket, shirt and slacks for his interview at work this morning. He's up for a promotion to the VP slot. He thinks the interview went very well, and they should know in a day or two which one of them will get the job - but they are definitely promoting from in-house. <G>

I was pretty durned tired by about 8:00 a.m. and went to sleep for a couple of hours, but once again it was just too warm in the bedroom. The only refuge is in the computer room where we finagled a window unit (the windows slide open sideways, if you can imagine). Meanwhile, even though we're getting 65 degree air out of the vents, it's still 80-90 in the rest of the house. My electric bills are averaging $400 so far this summer. The compressor is constantly on and will burn out soon, I fear. Actually, that might not be so bad - if the unit totally dies, they have to replace it.

Yeah, I called the landlord - again - fourth time this year. First question was "What's wrong with it NOW?" Second question was "Have you been changing the filters?" *sigh* Yes, we even paid over $400 for some guys to come out and clean out the vents, acid wash the coil, and put in a brand new metal filter that you just clean once a month and never have to replace (well, it's guaranteed for 7 years, anyway). It didn't help. :P

/me finishes up a second gallon of Gatorade.

Sorry, I'm rambling. Tend to do that when I'm feeling like a zombie. :P

How's by you?

[Zephyrstorm]

*fixes herself a glass of sun tea*
Here it's 107* and 60% humidity... come on rain!

I've been job hunting this morning and see a few I could live with. ;)
Had plans to be scanning artwork, but the scanner's up high enough that I need to use the footstool, and my bad hip is giving me trouble today - so that wouldn't be wise.

*scritches miu sher behind the ears, and feeds William at a distance*

[OrionNeb87]

*pours herself a glass of ice cold lemonade*

Hello everyone. Its in the 90s here, I'm not sure about humidity. *sweat* Living in a dorm with no AC in the summer is absolutly insane. :p

[TaysatWesir]

It's 90 degrees over here too got my stand up fan and AC on.

[Sobeq]

Hot hot hot. I was in the car on the way home from work with my stepdad and we were watching the thermometer go from 95 to 96... all the way up to 101. Yuck! The room we were working in today had something like A/C -- but it really was about 80 in the room. The weatherfolk say that the heat's supposed to break Wednesday -- just in time for orientation at my college yay! -- but I don't know if I trust that.

*orders a round of cold anything for anyone suffering from summer heat*

Looking around for answers to a question about something that's been bugging me but I really can't find anything. I'm usually just bad at looking for things though.

I say we take bets on how long this heat wave keeps up.

[kheretsenu]

Arizona. I live in an oven. (Willingly.)

I just thank Netjer that the monsoon seems to be back.

[Brandon Bee]

*wakes up on the floor and scratches his head*

Oh, I guess I passed out from drinking too much alcohol! Hey, wait a minute; who stole all my lapis lazuli? :eek:

[Zephyrstorm]

*whistles*

How are you Brandon? :wave:

I haven't seen any lapis? :viking:

[TaysatWesir]

It was 105 degrees today we had all the ACs on. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_1_9.gif

[Senushemi]

/me shuffles in and plunks down in the closest seat to the door just to get off her feet and orders some hot honey lemon tea

The good news: The guy who came out to fix the A/C yesterday actually found the problem! He worked his butt off taking everything apart and finally discovered that the replacement blower motor put in last year was the wrong voltage, only getting half the energy it was supposed to. He put in a new motor with the correct voltage, and even fixed the drain pipe for all the condensation that's been running all over my garage (and under my boiler, rotting the wood it's sitting on - I'm afraid it will fall through one of these days... :P)

The bad news: After he was gone, I noticed that my wedding band is gone. *sigh* Mind you, I can't promise you it was there *before* he used the bathroom - I tend to take them off for a shower and then forget to put them back on. I have a small gold cat with a long tail that sticks straight up to put your rings on. All of mine are still there including my engagement ring, but not the wedding band. I hated like heck to point fingers, especially since he did such a great job on the A/C unit, but I had to call and report it to the landlord this morning just in case. Maybe there have been other reports of things missing after this guy has been out, maybe not. If not, I can apologize for the inconvenience and ground my sons until one of them confesses. I don't really think they have it, though. They've been grounded from the computer until the ring is returned... they think I'm blaming them anyway... so one of them surely would have brought it back.

/me sips at her honey lemon tea some more

And I have a nasty head cold/sinusitis/turning-in-to-bronchitis thing going on. *cough* *hack* *SNEEZE!* *sniffle*

Ahem. Sorry 'bout that.

I've heard that one's Akhu are very good at finding lost items, so I lit some candles and incense for them last night and asked them to help get it returned to me. I even promised to remember to keep them on my hand as much as possible from now on. Here's hoping it turns up soon. :sniffsnif

[OrionNeb87]

I hope you find your ring :hugz:

[kheretsenu]

I don't blame you for being suspicious. My mom's first wedding band was stolen by a plumber.

*hugs*

[Zephyrstorm]

:hugz: shemi.
I hope you find your ring. :( I don't blame you for being suspicious.

[OrionNeb87]

*sits down for cool glass of iced tea*

It was a lot cooler out today. I'm excited for this weekend, going down to Boston and visiting some museums. Mainly the Museum of Fine Arts and The Museum of Science but maybe a couple others. Looks like I won't be able to get to visit the Met though one of my friends I met this summer invited me to come with her and few friends to the Met during the fall sometime. :boing:

[TaysatWesir]

I hope you find your ring.

[Senushemi]

Hotep, y'all

/me wanders in long enough to order some chocolate ice cream to go

Just passing through on my way to bed <*cough* *sniffle*> but I wanted to thank you all for the good thoughts. No ring yet, but at least my bathroom is clean now from looking for it. :zzz:

[OrionNeb87]

*sits down and scratches Miu Sher behind the ear while stiffling a sneeze*

How is everyone? Hows the ring search going Senushemi?

[Senushemi]

/me joins in scritching Miu Sher's ears while grabbing the Kleenex

ACHOO! *snif*

Sorry bout dat. Still have da code in my dose. :P

As for the ring, still no show. I took apart the drain under the sink in the front bathroom (eeeewwwwww!!) but it wasn't in there. It can't get into the other bathroom sink (I checked the openings with my engagement ring) and there's no way it's getting down the shower drain past the metal cover with the tiny holes in it. If it went down a toilet I'm SOL, same with the boys' tub.

So I'm down to hoping that whomever took it will give it back. Or, hey, my anniversary is coming up at the beginning of September - maybe DH will be inclined to replace it... hmmm... :hahugh:

[TaysatWesir]

*grabs a cup of strawberry yogurt*

I just finished my excerise routine now I going to start up photoshop and make some graphics.

[Brandon Bee]

*whistles*

How are you Brandon? :wave:

I haven't seen any lapis? :viking:
*laughs* Well, it does'nt matter that much. *grabs a beer and drinks*

It is cooling down here. Just yesterday it was in the low 80s.. But now it's back up in the high 80s/low 90s.

[Ishtara]

:wave:

Hotep everyone!

Just stopping by to say hi. Life is hectic at the moment and it has been a while since I last posted... I do not know when things will go back to normal but I wanted to let you know that I miss all of you :hugz:

Talk to you soon, hopefully!

[Sobeq]

Finally entering the home stretch... entering week 6 of summer work this week, between 5 and 4 weeks to go. One never expects that teachers have it bad, but we do! It's alot harder teaching than I ever expected! Luckily I'm almost done. I went up with my stepdad to do some more work today, and one of his colleagues kept trying to talk me into a music major. Again. I want to do psychology, why is that so hard to understand?

It's heating up again here. I hope the power doesn't go out again anywhere!

Hope the rest of you are doing well... It's been quiet in here lately.

[Ptah]

:blowcandl Happy Birthday, Isis!

[OrionNeb87]

Ahhh my first Wep Ronpet and I'm stuck in this dorm with no candles, no incense, and no food or items to offer. :awilly: Looks like I'm going to have to get creative...

So how's everyone doing? My little take a break from MW experiment failed miserably :lol: :hugz:

[TaysatWesir]

It's my first wep ronpet too don't know what I will do.

[Zebi]

Ahhh my first Wep Ronpet and I'm stuck in this dorm with no candles, no incense, and no food or items to offer. :awilly: Looks like I'm going to have to get creative...

So how's everyone doing? My little take a break from MW experiment failed miserably :lol: :hugz:

For candles ... one idea would be to get an LED candle. :) These are battery operated and are usually the size of a tea light candle. You can find them on eBay, and a Google search will turn up more shops that carry them. You may even be able to find a gift shop that carries them; some of the stores around me now have them in stock.

I'm not sure what a good alternative for incense would be ... perhaps a small bottle of essential oil that could sit in the shrine?

[OrionNeb87]

For candles ... one idea would be to get an LED candle. :) These are battery operated and are usually the size of a tea light candle. You can find them on eBay, and a Google search will turn up more shops that carry them. You may even be able to find a gift shop that carries them; some of the stores around me now have them in stock.

I'm not sure what a good alternative for incense would be ... perhaps a small bottle of essential oil that could sit in the shrine?

I think a store downtown might carry little battery operated candles. :) For incense I was thinking of fresh flowers if I can find any around here. Thanks for the suggestions. :D

[TaysatWesir]

I have this link for the flameless candle (http://www.harrietcarter.com/Detail.cfm?pth=25&Cat=133&prod=5726&sr=1) you might like OrionNeb.

[OrionNeb87]

I have this link for the flameless candle (http://www.harrietcarter.com/Detail.cfm?pth=25&Cat=133&prod=5726&sr=1) you might like OrionNeb.

Cool! Thanks Shep :D

[TaysatWesir]

Your welcome I plan to get that one myself it's cheaper than buying candles and no mess of wax.

[Sobeq]

I've written a song for Wepwawet-Yinepu. I'm an amateur composer who uses Finale to sequence MP3's -- and I have no idea how to put an MP3 up for people to hear. However, if anyone would like to hear the song -- it's for strings, with percussion and piano, just reply with your email and I'll send you a copy. It's full title is "Hymn to He Who is on His Mountain, Who Guideth the Dead in the Hall of Two Truths" -- Long winded and I'm sure fairly inaccurate, but He seems to like the song. Thought y'all would be interested!

That's up on the KO boards as well but I know there's a few who aren't KO here... thought you would like it as well.

[Zephyrstorm]

Neato Crazedstarlite. :)

I'd like to hear it - I'll pm you.

Just stuck doing the job search thing and trying to do a million other things at once. Also just finished a painting I've been working on all summer, planning Wep Ronpet and... and... and...

Not feeling very... personable lately - it's the job searching. I'm overqualified for everything available here because of my degree, and there isn't anything in my field locally (and if there was... I need a Master's to get a good job in my field...) *grumbles*
Argh... anyway, see what I mean?

For the New Year, I'm planning on getting some flowers - I'm hoping oranges yellows and reds will dominate the scheme, and trying to go buy an obelisk if I can. We'll just have to wait and see.
I'll post a link in the arts and crafts forum when I get pics of the new painting up in a few minutes. :boing:

[Zebi]

I'd get flowers for Wep Ronpet, but my cockatiels would turn any bouquet into a salad bar, given the chance. :deviltail Some flowers are toxic to 'tiels, so it's best to keep them away.

If I'm able to, I'm going to visit the Royal Ontario Musuem (http://www.rom.on.ca) on the Friday before Wep Ronpet (free admission after 4 PM). I've been there once before, and they have a great Egypt exhibit - and I've been dying to see it again! :)

For Wep Ronpet itself ... I have some things that I've been meaning to offer to Djehuty - so I'm going to do Senut that day and offer them.

[Zebi]

Not feeling very... personable lately - it's the job searching. I'm overqualified for everything available here because of my degree, and there isn't anything in my field locally (and if there was... I need a Master's to get a good job in my field...) *grumbles*
Argh... anyway, see what I mean?

I'm back on the job hunting scene ... my temp agency job ended sooner than expected. :eyebrow: Best of luck to you in your search.

[Zephyrstorm]

You too, Zebi - :hugz:

Why oh why can't I just find a cabin in the woods with a big screen tv, broadband internet and a nearby sushi bar for me to sit and paint inside...and have it pay me like a job?
:hahugh:

[OrionNeb87]

You too, Zebi - :hugz:

Why oh why can't I just find a cabin in the woods with a big screen tv, broadband internet and a nearby sushi bar for me to sit and paint inside...and have it pay me like a job?
:hahugh:

Except for the sushi that sounds great! If only...

[Ptah]

To the Lady of the House and of Mystery... Happy Birthday!

[Sobeq]

Here, someone gave me a link to a place where I could leave the file so folks could listen to it.

Hymn! (http://media.putfile.com/Hymn-86)

[OrionNeb87]

very cool :smile:

[Ptah]

Here, someone gave me a link to a place where I could leave the file so folks could listen to it.

Hymn! (http://media.putfile.com/Hymn-86)

Very nice

[Zephyrstorm]

I'm very impressed. It's got a very classic tone to it.

[Sobeq]

Thanks for listening everyone! If you'd like a copy for yourself, I'd be more than happy to send out MP3s for keeps, so long as you promise not to copy or steal, you know the drill :)

[OrionNeb87]

So a store downtown carries battery operated candles! Now I have one :boing: I couldn't find any place to get fresh flowers or scented oil so I was thinking of a nice smelling air freshener. Can't find any of those either. I might end up using my good perfume, spray it on a scrap of paper. Would that work for an insence substitute you think?

[Sobeq]

I would think perfume would do... It is your good perfume after all, they might appreciate the sacrifice in lieu of anything else.

I'm running into a problem... an ex-boyfriend of mine, with whom I parted on very bad terms on account of some awful things he had done, is considering Kemetic Orthodoxy as well. I'm at a loss, I never thought I would speak with him again, let alone venture into the same faith as him. Help? Anybody? I'll give more info over PM, I just don't want to post it publicly. I would hate to have to run away from KO because of him!

On another note, Wep Ronpet is rapidly approaching!! :)

[OrionNeb87]

I tried the perfume and they seemed to like it. :)

:hugz: I wish I could help with the ex issue but I have no experience with that. :(

[TaysatWesir]

:hugz: I don't talk to my ex either but I would'nt let him keep you from KO.

[TaysatWesir]

So a store downtown carries battery operated candles! Now I have one :boing: I couldn't find any place to get fresh flowers or scented oil so I was thinking of a nice smelling air freshener. Can't find any of those either. I might end up using my good perfume, spray it on a scrap of paper. Would that work for an insence substitute you think?
I have plumeria and wild rose air freshener Bast seemed to like it for senut. All I need is an battery operated candle and white cloth cause I'm still in the beginners' class.

[OrionNeb87]

I have plumeria and wild rose air freshener Bast seemed to like it for senut. All I need is an battery operated candle and white cloth cause I'm still in the beginners' class.

Yeah, surprisingly downtown Durham does not have air fresheners which would come in handy considering it is a college town and some dorm rooms smell horrendous. :lol: I ended up using my white cherry blossom perfume. Now my whole room smells good. :smile: Good thing my roommate left for the summer though.

[Ishtara]

Hello lovely Blue Lotus people :wave:

I am slowly coming back amongst the living after one really rough patch at work... the owner of the firm that I manage is fighting a very serious illness and in addition to his being unable to work, we had to let two employees go... can you say shortstaffed?:awilly:

Anyway, enough complaining, I am here to ask for positive energy for someone else.
As you may have read in the card exchange thread, our Cassie will be moving next week and, well, we all know how "fun" moving can be, especially internationally.
So if anyone has some grounding and calming energy to send her in the next few days, I am sure she could use it. The official moving date is August 9.

[Zephyrstorm]

Sure thing, Ishtara.

Cassie, I'll be thinking of your while your moving. May HetHert's blessings be upon you during this move, and may Her spirit settle across your new home. :)

[OrionNeb87]

Calming energy for Cassie sent :)

[Sobeq]

*settles down with a cup of jasmine tea and a small dish of granola*

Mm. Breakfast.

It's way too quiet in here... How is everyone? How was Wep Ronpet?

I don't know when you'll be settled in, Cassie, but when you are -- how did the move go?

Shepenmut -- I'm excited for your website to debut! I love sparkly things...

At the moment I'm having a flea problem at my house... I'm about to go strip my bed and lay down some flea powder. Any tips?

Hope you're all well!

[Zephyrstorm]

Hi crazedstarlite - just been busy.

I'm trying to get my art gallery up to snuff, finishing some tarot things I promised folks (and have gotten behind on), and then this past weekend, we found that some of the boxes in our closet had gotten water damage... thankfully it turned out that its from about a month ago when our neighbors water heater died.
But I did lose two sketchbooks from school due to it.

Zephyr

[TaysatWesir]

*settles down with a cup of jasmine tea and a small dish of granola*

Mm. Breakfast.

It's way too quiet in here... How is everyone? How was Wep Ronpet?

I don't know when you'll be settled in, Cassie, but when you are -- how did the move go?

Shepenmut -- I'm excited for your website to debut! I love sparkly things...

At the moment I'm having a flea problem at my house... I'm about to go strip my bed and lay down some flea powder. Any tips?

Hope you're all well!
*shrug* me too I hate fleas.

[OrionNeb87]

*sips a mug of hot apple cider*

How is everyone, this place has been awfully quiet lately. Its cold today *shiver* never thought I'd miss the summer heat. :lol:

[Sobeq]

I've been busy moving into college, so I haven't had much time for idle chatter. I'm all moved in now, though, so I will probably have posted a major update in here by Wednesday!

[Zephyrstorm]

All kinds of stuff going on here, painting, rearranging the living room - hubby's bday is tomorrow. :D
job hunting.

and I'm starting a new turn in my path - not sure where I'm ending, but I'll know when I get there. ;)
Congrats on the moving into college, crazedstarlite - I really miss school.

[OrionNeb87]

Good luck crazedstarlite I really hope college treats you well. :hugz:



and I'm starting a new turn in my path - not sure where I'm ending, but I'll know when I get there. ;)


Sounds exciting :D

[Ishtara]

Hello Blue Lotus folks! I hope everybody is well and is enjoying the end of summer.

crazedstarlight, I hope everything is going well and that you are enjoying your new surroundings. Good luck! :hugz:

All kinds of stuff going on here, painting, rearranging the living room - hubby's bday is tomorrow. :D
job hunting.

and I'm starting a new turn in my path - not sure where I'm ending, but I'll know when I get there. ;)


Wow, sure sounds like you are a busy bee!
I wish you all the best with the new direction your path is taking you :hugz:
Feel free to tell me to get lost if I am being nosy, but is that turn in your path a sharp one (as in a change of pantheon, for instance) or is it more of a gentle curve? ;)
In any case, I hope you will make wonderful discoveries -or find many more fascinating questions to explore :)

[Zephyrstorm]

Wow, sure sounds like you are a busy bee!
I wish you all the best with the new direction your path is taking you :hugz:
Feel free to tell me to get lost if I am being nosy, but is that turn in your path a sharp one (as in a change of pantheon, for instance) or is it more of a gentle curve? ;)


A bit of both, Ishtara. Not walking away from Bast or Amun or HetHert, much less the others, but being pulled off by other Gods for a while. Bast has made it clear that She isn't bothered by it. Amun's ambivalent, but willing to wait for me. thankfully.

It's all bound up in oaths I made when I was much younger. But I think its a good thing. :)
So I guess you could say one foot is on the gentle curve and the other is on the sharp turn and I'm trying to maintain my balance. But that's not too new. ;)

How are you doing btw? I hope life is going well. _pounce_

[Ishtara]

Not doing too bad, Zephyrstorm :)

Things have been crazy at work... my boss is very ill, so I have been working 6-day weeks by myself for the last two months. Thankfully the end is in sight as the company is being bought and the new owners officially take over on October 1st.

Other than that, I am trying to enjoy the beautiful weather whenever I can and I just sent out an invite to my friends for the Opet festival later this month. I am very much looking forward to it :)

I hope the transition to the next leg of your spiritual journey is a smooth one. I am sure that Ma'at will help you maintain your balance :hugz:

[Zephyrstorm]

:hugz:
Yes, I love Opet. :)
Here's hoping your transition at work goes smoothly, and I hope your boss gets to feeling better, or at least finds relief.

[TaysatWesir]

College starts tomorrow :( my book voucher isn't ready to be used till tomorrow. Mom did buy my math book for $100 that's alot of money. What's worst is that I'm sick with a stomach virus. :sick:

[Sobeq]

Yay for college! College books are expensive though. Luckily you got a book voucher for the rest of your books!

[OrionNeb87]

I could use one of those book vouchers... spent over $600 on books :(

[TaysatWesir]

Wow that's a lot of money.

[Sobeq]

I could use one of those book vouchers... spent over $600 on books :(

My room mate is a biochemistry major, and she spent about the same on hers. I got all mine used, but she said that especially in the sciences, it's hard to get used books. I guess I ought never be a science major as I could never afford six hundred dollars worth of books!

[OrionNeb87]

My room mate is a biochemistry major, and she spent about the same on hers. I got all mine used, but she said that especially in the sciences, it's hard to get used books. I guess I ought never be a science major as I could never afford six hundred dollars worth of books!

Also since my school uses the internet so much for homework and quizes and grading, I have to buy new books so that I can get internet codes to use these sites.

[Sobeq]

Ohh, that would have something to do with it. The one class which has an internet site available, and I had to buy a new book for it -- the professor won't use the internet site.

I'm all settled into school now and it's not terribly scary... I don't think the schoolwork is too bad. Although I nearly had a panic attack last night when someone reminded me I have to keep at least a 3.25 GPA to keep my scholarship. If I lose my scholarship... I don't even want to think about it. It's pretty much the only way I'm able to go to school at all. Yikes!

Did anybody else notice that as far as the Paths subforums go, we're second only in post count to the Celtic forum? We've got more posts than the Discordians! Yikes! Go us! Heh.

[Ishtara]

OrionNeb, crazedstarlite and everyone who went back to school last week, I hope everything goes smoothly. I am sure that you will do very well :hugz:

And yes, I had noticed a few months ago that we are a chatty bunch indeed! :lol:
Not that the post count matters all that much in my opinion, but I think that it goes to show that we managed to create a community of sorts where we feel comfortable hanging out and just socialising... the ole' Blue Lotus being a prime example of this!
So three cheers for Ahautenites who started our favourite hangout and three cheers for us!!! :)

[Zephyrstorm]

:cheers: :cheers: Ahaut! :cheers:

;)
And of course,
:cheers: to friendship and companionship. Without them life would be much less. :hahugh:

[OrionNeb87]

:woot: :smile:

[Romani Vixen]

Just wanted to pop in and let everyone know that I'm still alive. Getting over my depression, and have started school for the fall. And I'm busy as hell.

A couple of weeks ago, I got an idea, and it was impressed upon me that I really do need to do it.... I'm getting tattoos!!! An ankh at the cleft of the breasts, the Glyphs for Bast on my back at the base of the neck, Serqet on the left shoulderblade, and Yenipu on the right. gods... this is sooo gonna hurt. From what I can tell, the sternum is the most painful place to get a tat. The others aren't as bad, but still... i'm such a pansy. But... Netjer has been putting me through some *really* painful stuff lately, so perhaps this will mark an end to that phaze.

Senebty and hugs...

[Zephyrstorm]

*kitten pounces the Ankhet*

Sis! it's good to see you around. i've missed you. :)

yay Tattoos! I just applied to be part of Shelley Jackson's novel Skin. Skin is awesome! (http://www.ineradicablestain.com/skin.html) - and if I am one of the lucky ones, she'll assign me a word from her novel, and I'll go get it tattooed somewhere. *bounces* I am so excited about it.

You can do it, sweety. You're stronger than you think.

i'm getting ready to go camping at the Renaissance Faire near Houston, getting the house in order and such, still frelling job hunting, and working on my art a heckuva lot.

love ya'll

[Romani Vixen]

*kitten pounces the Ankhet*

Sis! it's good to see you around. i've missed you. :)

yay Tattoos! I just applied to be part of Shelley Jackson's novel Skin. Skin is awesome! (http://www.ineradicablestain.com/skin.html) - and if I am one of the lucky ones, she'll assign me a word from her novel, and I'll go get it tattooed somewhere. *bounces* I am so excited about it.

You can do it, sweety. You're stronger than you think.

i'm getting ready to go camping at the Renaissance Faire near Houston, getting the house in order and such, still frelling job hunting, and working on my art a heckuva lot.

love ya'll

I"m just nervious. But I'm so doing it! LOL Weekend after the next. :)


I'll have to see if they have a copy of Skin at the library. I've been looking at so much ink work. LOL

And I've missed ya to. I'm gettin stuff taking care of, and I'm going to be on here and on the HoN lists more now. If you couldn't already tell. LOL

[Sobeq]

Augh! I hate bad timing! My friend is supposed to take me home this weekend, and I'm sick. Drat! I wanted to see where she lives -- apparently it's on a farm.

School is going smoothly for the most part. There's a little bit of stress here and there, but it always manages to wrinkle itself out.

I'm excited for the next KO beginners' class!!!...!!!!!!! :) I'm counting down the days until Monday, because that's when they said we can start waiting eagerly ^_^.

[Romani Vixen]

I've been so busy lately, but life is going rather well.

I got my tattoos done this morning... click on the myspace link *points down* to see pics!!! :D

[OrionNeb87]

Looks great! :smile:

[TaysatWesir]

Hotep!

It's been awhile since I stopped by the blue lotus.

Senebty!

[Romani Vixen]

Hotep!

I'm here. Barely at the moment though. I have a cold. This sucks.

[Zephyrstorm]

I'm sorry you aren't feeling good sis.
I'm here too. Trying to decide what dessert I'm making for thursday. so I can make the grocery list.

I went from being Shemsu to being Remetj at the House, for a wide range of reasons. I'm doing good all in all. STILL job hunting, but not so worried about it lately.

uhmm... lots of stuff up at my gallery site, and more to come soon.
Hope everyone is okay.

[Senushemi]

Hotep, all! It's been waaaaaaaaaay too long since I've stopped in here!

Zephyrstorm, you've been missed!! Don't be a stranger, 'k? :)

Senebty >>hugs<< and *henu* to all.

[Zephyrstorm]

Hey Shemi :hugz:

My new job requires me to get up at 5:30 am so I haven't been up late, and I haven't felt like being on the IMs much late. :) But I've missed you too!

Right now I'm regretting agreeing to work extra today - I feel like crap! :sick: and there's no one to cover for me. oh well.

how's everyone been?

[Harmony Aurore]

Doing uber well! Still bouncing off the walls.
I hope you feel better soon, Zephyrstorm!

Let's get this thread whirling again, shall we?

[Romani Vixen]

I'm doing good. Trying to keep busy. :)

[TaysatWesir]

Hotep Everyone!

:wave: A little update I'm now TaysatWesir "This daughter of Wesir" sat Wesir meryt Mut her Ma'ahes her Bast. :cheers:

Senebty!

[Ishtara]

:fpeek:

Seems unusually quiet in here... where's everyone? :huh:

Just wanted to say hello... some health problems and a crazy workload kept me away from MW for the past few months, but hopefully I will be back for good soon.

Tomorrow's my birthday, so to celebrate it'll be open bar all day at the Blue Lotus! Have a drink on me! :blowcandl :cheers:



*Looks at post above*
And I see that someone got her new name! Congrats TaysatWesir! :wave:
(Now to get used to calling you by your new name... :) )

[Ishtara]

No takers for birthday drinks... can the good old Blue Lotus really be that empty? Come back guys, this thread misses you (and so do I)!

:foh:

:whatgives

:sadman:

[Romani Vixen]

Heyo. I'm here. Just not often. :-/

[Zephyrstorm]

I'm here, but it's been so quiet here that I haven't had much to say.
*snugs everyone*

[Ishtara]

Yay! Here you are! *Hugs Romani Vixen and Zephyrstorm*

How are you two doing? Last time I was around I remember that you both were really busy... I hope things have slowed down a little and that life is treating you well :)

Here things are OK, my health is improving and it looks like we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel at work... I have been working way too much over the past six months and I cannot wait for it to stop!:fpcsucks

[Zephyrstorm]

Right now I have a bit of the flu, but I'm getting better. I'm working taking complaints for the local paper and trying to find time to paint and draw. :)

I'm so glad you are doing better, Ishtara :hugz: You've been missed!

[Sobeq]

Tadaaa! One of the newest Shemsu of the HoN here. Not named yet -- that's on the 28th for the HoNfolk who want to come! :) My sig has my lineup, and so does my icon. Nekhtet! :)

[akewa]

Congrats and welcome.

:cheers:

[Sobeq]

Thanks :) been in the Blue Lotus for a bit, though I took a hiatus for a few months.

[Zebi]

I haven't been here in a while ... just thought I'd pop in and try to wake up the place! :) How has everyone been?

[TaysatWesir]

:wave: Hotep!

[NefertSatSekhmet]

:wave: Hello!

[Zephyrstorm]

Hey everyone! *hugs*

Congrats to Sobeqsenu!

How's life treating ya'll?

[Zebi]

I'm doing really well. :) I met a couple of KO friends at the Royal Ontario Museum last weekend; that was a lot of fun. We saw the exhibits on Egypt, Peru, China, Japan, and Korea (the last three are all in the same large area).

[OrionNeb87]

Hey everyone. :hugz: Missed the old Blue Lotus. Hope everyone is doing well.

[OrionNeb87]

:dancy: Happy Wep Ronpet ! :dancy:

[TaysatWesir]

It's almost been a year since anyone has posted here. *wipes off dust*

[HetHert]

*calls forth a little Shu action to clear the dust and decay*

Siddles up to Taysat and asks, "What would you like to do first to get this place to rise back out of the ashes?"

[TaysatWesir]

Maybe some a new paint and furniture and of course new drinks and foods on the menu.

[NefertSatSekhmet]

*adds FUL MEDAMES to the menu*

We also have a selection of figs, dates, pomegranates and grapes, along with a nice assortment of breads.

And try some date candy (http://members.cox.net/ahmedheissa/recancnt.htm)

Now where are the serving girls, dancers and musicians?

[TaysatWesir]

Now where are the serving girls, dancers and musicians?

http://images.meez.com/user/10/07/03/100703_10010610706_1212337596636.gif (http://www.meez.com/taysatwesir)

[David19]

http://images.meez.com/user/10/07/03/100703_10010610706_1212337596636.gif (http://www.meez.com/taysatwesir)

:lol:, cool animation pic :).