Me Ole Coat of Arms
May 14th, 2008 by jessi3ca
My English teacher is crazy :). She makes us work EVERY day and sometimes I could sleep. But lately our class has been on the story The Sword and the Stone and she really came up with a neat idea. We get to make our own coat of arms. I know it sounds nerdy to actually like a project like this but it’s so interesting learning what all these symbols mean. The real meaning behind some of these things would surprise you.
My coat of arms is outlined with wavy lines. Wavy lines represent water or the sea. Every summer since I was 12, my family and I have been going to the coast. The best part about the trip is when I first get there. I always go to my room, put my stuff away, then I head out bare foot. I walk up to the shore and just stare out at the blue-green water. When I step out ankle deep into the water, I close my eyes and listen to the sound of the crashing waves. It’s very peaceful and it has become one of my favorite places in the world.
The two background colors of my coat of arms are silver and blue. Silver represents peace which ties in for my love of the sea. And blue represents truth and loyalty. Truth and loyalty are what connects me to my best friends.
I have 4 well really 5 symbols on my coat of arms. My first symbol is a candle. The candle represents life and light. It matches my amazement and awe at the gift of life. My second symbol is a white rose. It stands for love and faith, and these are two of the things I strive for in life. My third and fourth symbols are vines and flowers. The vines represent strong and lasting friendships. The flowers stand for joy and hope. I felt that these two went hand-in-hand. My final symbol is a cross. It is my favorite-therefore, I placed it in the top right corner. The cross represents my love for Christ. Being a Christian is more important to me than anything in the world.
This is my shield, my coat of arms. While some people think it’s lame, I think it’s awesome. No one else has a shield like mine because it is as unique as myself. So, if your teacher ever suggest you make a coat of arms, don’t be lazy about it. Find out who you really are-and do it on purpose.