This will be my last post for awhile because we're moving. My grandparents have a computer, but We won't be there for a few days.
C.S.
I got a new kitten! =D
I used to have a cat a long time ago that I loved very much and when she passed away I was very reluctant to get a new cat. You know, it's one of those "if your boyfriend dumps you, you don't want to go and get another one the very next day" sort of things. But maybe that's a bad analogy since I don't think any of us have ever had a boyfriend? (We're just too cool for that stuff.) Heh heh... But anyway, you know what I mean? Getting a new cat was the last thing on my mind.
But while I was away at camp my Mom's boss found this kitten that was dumped and tried to get my Mom to adopt it as she (Her Boss) already had many cats. My Mom was also reluctant to get a new cat (just because that's how Moms are) but when her Boss got the kitten ALL its shots, food, flea medicine, etc. with her own money, she couldn't refuse!
So it was a big surprise when I came home and found a kitten on my bed.
But it turned out to be a good surprise. I'm glad there's a cat in my room again. =^.^=
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I named her Mali after the country in Africa. NOT to be mistaken for Molly. I never liked the name Molly. But MALI is totally different. And totally cooler. ; )
So yeah, if you actually read that you'll be pleased to know I will post pictures of her ASAP.S'all for now! =] =]
-Zia
I got back from summer camp! Obviously. But I won't talk about everything I did because that kind of stuff tends to bore people. Heh heh...
Oh! Happy (late) Independence Day!! Yeah! America is now 224 years old. Wow, we're such a hip, young country. ; ) I would have posted this on the 4th but my cousin and I stayed up really late drinking Monsters and watching Titanic. Heh heh... Yeah...
So how's everyone been? I haven't talked to anyone in a while...
Well, ta ta for now! =]
-Zia
I knew eventually someone would ask about symbols on our Inclusive Homeschooler t-shirt so
the kids and I made up this key.To buy this shirt click:
here
Top left block:
Confucianism
native Australian - Emu Earth Mother
Left side panel top to bottom:
Buddhist Wheel Symbol (Dharmachakra)
Library traffic sign
Om (also spelled Aum) is a Hindu sacred sound that is considered the
greatest of all mantras.
The butterfly has meaning as a symbol for many world cultures. It can
represent change, growth, free-spiritedness, or be a reminder of how
brief our lives are in the expanse of time.
G Clef musical
Test tubes for science, curiosity, experimentation, and doubt
Double helix: a testimony to the unique characteristic of humans to be
able to discover more about the world and our own foundations.
Top banner: l-r
Dove of peace and love
Female symbol
Humanism
Food allergy awareness
Peace- originally the symbol for Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament designed in 1958
Crescent
and star-Islam, not all Muslims accept this a symbol of Islam because
it is actually a polytheistic symbol from the Ottoman Empire, but I
didn't feel it was appropriate to use the Arabic word for Allah on a
t-shirt, and this symbol is used so often in English speaking countries.
Top right corner:
Maori
symbol of Love--The indigenous M�ori named New Zealand Aotearoa, which
is commonly translated into English as The Land of the Long White Cloud.
Right out panel:
Khanda, the symbol of Sikhism
The Scientology symbol is an S imposed over two triangles.
Male symbol
Jainism
Bottom right corner:
breastfeeding
Zoroastrianism
Bottom panel, l-r:
buy local
reduce/re-use/recycle
industrial hemp which supplies paper, food, oil, ethanol fuel, textiles, housing materials and medicine and less than 1% THC
atheist atom
the dandelion-my personal symbol www.mydandeliondays.com
Yin-Yang or Taijitu of Toaism
Hands to work, hearts to god-often used by Shakers
Top left inner corner:
American symbol for certified vegan. Other countries have different symbols for vegan food
Next panel, l-r:
One
With the Earth Symbol design represents Earth, sun (the source of all
life's energy), water (covers 70% of the Earth's surface), land (30% of
the Earth's surface) and life. You can get free stickers at their website.
Chinese religion-symbol represents a combination of religions, including folk religions, that are influential in China
Top right inner corner:
the
Wi-Fi symbol of the newest technological system of beliefs aimed at
linking all life forms into one global communication network.
Portals to the Divine can often be found in coffee bars and bookstores.
Related practices-worshipping the Blue Alter seen blinking in windows of homes at night.
Left inner panel, t-b:
Hinduism, the lotus (Sanskrit: padma) primarily represents beauty and non-attachment.
Acorns appear only on adult trees, and thus are often a symbol of patience and the fruition of long, hard labor
Mother-Many cultures have goddesses. Most often these goddesses are part of a polytheistic system that includes several deities.
Bottom left inner corner:
incandescent light bulb the spirit of ingenuity and perseverance
Bottom inner banner:
@ If we can't be found at home most of us can eventually be found @ our email address
Crusafix-primarily used in the Catholic, Anglican, and Eastern Orthodox Churches
The most common Shinto symbol, which represents a torii (shrine gate).
The
turtle is another animal that has meaning for different indigenous
religions it often represents patience, and courage to make progress
only by sticking its neck out.
Bottom right inner corner:
the
compact fluorescent lamp (CFL). I included both light bulbs to
represent the right to choose. Some countries are considering banning
incandescent light bulbs, but a lot of people have adverse reactions to
cfl, such as migraines.
Right inner panel:
spiral-The spiral
is one of the oldest symbols of spirituality. It has been found carved
into rocks from thousands of years ago, on every continent in the world.
Animal
pawprint to recognize the importance of animals in our lives, whether
you eat them or not. We have a lot to learn by observing the natural
world.
Mormonism (LDS)
Chalice Unitarian Universalism
Inner block top left clockwise:
Baha'¡ nine pointed star,
earth- our residence
The
fish was an early symbol of Christian faith that endures today on
bumper stickers and businesses as a sign of Christian faith.
Evolved homeschooler- Dawn at Day by Day Discoveries came up with this logo and many homeschoolers have found a community of friends through it.
Frog-I just like frogs. They are usually the first temporary pet children adopt.
Wicca-"If it harms none, do what you will."
Polytheism, centered on the Goddess and God
Hey guys guess what my mom has decided to take me out of my house and play with me every day! It will be so much fun eating grass going up the stairs eating lettuce carrots and apples snuggling doing photo shoots!!!! I am soooooooo excited!!!!!!!
Chika
Well, I will talk to you all in eight days! I'm off to summer camp in Texas! *heat stroke*
Until then! =]
P.S. Sorry I wasn't able to comment on everyone's sites! I'm in a hurry! x.x
-Zia