My language is at risk for going Extinct.

Today,  I was simply surfing the net when I came across a website that was headlined, 

Google Wants to Protect 3,000 Endangered Languages.  I was amazed to find out that my language was in the list of "at risk" languages. It's sad.  In efforts to bring awareness to the matter, I turned to Social media. I shared to various groups I'm in. So far I have gained only one reponse, stating it was true and the foundation, the families, weren't teaching young children.  It is a sad truth, which isn't addressed enough among families. This is an issue that I hope to help in my own way. I plan on teaching my daughter the language through books, pictures, and summers spent on my reservation to learn about my culture. I hope I can help in my own way, while I can.

http://www.endangeredlanguages.com/lang/nav

Airborne Ranger Infantry- Kristy Lee Cook

Great Video

This video is very touching.

Growing up as a kid, I was no stranger to Bob Hope videos, stories of the Austrailian outback to meetin the Supremes and Diana Ross. My father would never speak of his experiences in Vietnam, just the happy ones. The time he hated crackers and peanut butter. But having a limited selection of sea rations, he ended up liking them. To this day, my father reminsces of his friends and expreiences. I knew there were more memories when he saw the familiar names on Vietnam Memorial. Every memorial, my dad and I would visit my great uncle I never had a chance to meet. He never made it home. I think that's why this video means something to me. 

Just a thought

So I'm close to becoming a civilian from finishing my enlistment with the Army. I was on facebook earlier and saw a pic and a question on what I thought about the quote.

The quote was, "Military Spouse, the hardest job in the military." Toughest job in the miltary? I think not. First of all it's not a job. They're also not in the military. I never understood the fuss. I thought being Dual Military was tough. I just can't stand the quote.

A little homesick

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Last year's Parade. My friend Katie and her son.

Good Morning! This morning I was awaken with coffee and breakfast. You have to love a man that brings you breakfast in bed. I'm excited for tonight. I'm going to drag my husband to the showing of Breaking Dawn Part 2. The last movie in the Twilight Series. I was hooked to the series since the first movie. By the time I knew there was a book series, the movie was already out. The weekend plans will our into the weekend. While we wake up at the buttcrack of dawn, to see the Christmas Parade in Raliegh. I went there last year with my best pal, Katie. Where she almost ended the life of a celebrity with her baby's stroller. HAHA! Fortunately, there are no Traffic Laws for strollers. Well this year, I will have the company of my Husband and enjoy the parade. This will also be the oppurtune time to test my new camera lens! As you see a picture I took of my dog below. They are very great! 

Shadow, my 11 month old Sheltie.

They grow up so fast!

Onward to me feeling, homesick. Recently, I have found pictures of home on Pinterest. Which just sends me down Memory lane. I miss the Flea Markets on Fridays and Saturdays.  I miss the food. You haven't lived until you try Fry Bread and Steamed Corn Stew. So bad for you, but sooo good. I also miss my mom's cooking. After being away from home for years, you realize you can't recreate and find her recipes. I miss the beautiful sunsets and sunrises. They're like Paintings in the Sky. The air is so clear that you don't need a high end camera to capture the beauty. 
You can't find the jewelry or the price anywhere else. Only you can see the beauty of corals, turqouise and sterling silver. The bond between Natives are Universal. I have met many here on the East Coast. Some while in the army, some veterans that I met while out. Being this far way from the reservation, you need the company of natives to share stories or jokes of the rez that no one else would understand. Like stories of growing up with grandparents, the navajo version of the boogeyman(skinwalkers), or scary ghost stories and ceremonies.

Turquoise!

The thing about being in the army, is that you have to say goodbye to friends. People are constantly moving to new duty stations or getting out and moving away. Sometimes it can be a small world and you see them else where. But you always make new friends. 

Coming from an area where the Native population is greater than any other ethnicity, I was in a culture shock. I never felt like I was the only one in a 100 mile radius! Maybe i wasn't, but that's how I felt. Now after four years of being away, I have come more comfortable living a thousand miles away from home. 

Now I have wonderful little family. A husband, a dog and a cat. I know it's not you're traditional family. But, it's mine. They keep me happy and pets are just like children. My home turns into a Race Track from time to time. Usually, the Cat and Dog. One day they will be friends. Hopefully. 

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The Capitol of the Navajo Nation, Window Rock, AZ.

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Time for Dine Bizaad: Dííjį́

Time for Dine Bizaad: Dííjį́: Dííjį́ níłch’ih naalkidí nésh’į́.  Yiską̨̨̨́́ągo Step Practice shee holǫ́.  K’ad ashosh, nahałtin.

TODAY IS WEAR YOUR MOCCASINS DAY!

Today is Wear your Moccasins Day! 

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Pretty glum weather outside the window. It's raining all day. Don't want to ruin my new moccasins in the rain. But I'm sure that didn't stop my ancestors.  Thanksgiving is coming near, about two weeks. In this modern day and age, it's hard to celebrate thanksgiving without knowing the gruesome history behind it. Many may not know this, but thanksgiving was out in place to celebrate unfortunate loss of innocent natives by the new settlers and US presidents. The video below will help explain the history. Be ready to grab a tissue or two, it's pretty sad.

Many natives celebrate Harvest Day. I'm not a religious person but a spiritual person. On the day of Turkey Day, I will say my silent prayers. Having celebrated Thanksgiving my whole life, I never realized the history behind it. There was a feast of thanks among the piligrims and the natives. But that was once. 

On a lighter NOTE!

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This is me at a Native American Heritage Month Event at Fort Bragg, NC. I had nowhere to put my keys. haha! There's no matching purses for this outfit. Well not in my possesion. I will get my pendelton dream purse one day! Pendelton is a Navajo Girl's Prada!!! Gotta love our Style!!!

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This picture below is my Reservation! One of the Largest in the United States!!!!

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I hope you have gain much knowledge from my post. Remember Not all Natives live in TIPIS or hunt Buffalo! Nor all wear War Bonnets! Also we don't all wear feathers in our hair. We dont sit around and smoke Peace Pipes all day! I suggest you rent the documentary,"REEL INJUN". Injun is racial slur, so dont use it lightly.

Have a Good Day! DONT FORGET TO WEAR YOUR MOCCASINS!

poopy

since the last time i was on my blog...

i got a dog, shetland sheepdog...Shadow...an energetic ball of fluff

As a little pup

From a cute little ball of fur to a energetic little fellow.

I also fullfilled my Army enlistment of four years...

                                  Time for a new chapter...

Perhaps a little bundle of joy... 

I'm so excited.

MISSING MY HUBS

I miss my hubs.
I can't stand watching movies solo.
I can't stand eating meals alone.
I hate waking up alone.
He needs to be here.
I can't wait until he's home.
I can't wait until I can be around someone who understands me inside and out.
It seems like an eternity. 
I'm at my happiest when he calls me.
When I think I'm against the World, he's by my side to hold my hand.
I love the flowers and roses he sends me. 
I love the letters he sent to put a smile on my face.
The hardest part is him being a world away from me. 
The most hardest moments were the first couple of days. 
The most hardest part was having nobody to talk to when the world seemed so unfair.
The Time difference was difficult to plan around for conversations and online chats. 
thank goodness that he's almost home, because i missed him so much.

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far away love

my best friend,

my partner in crime,

my safety blanket,

my personal chef,

my therapist,

my band aid,

...my far away love.

i wish for him everyday,

all the the seconds of everyday, he is always on my mind,

filled with the excitement of living our lives together.

 our lives may not be perfect

but our 

love 

is

missing my dear

I am missing my sweet buns, lol. 
Wish he were here to lounge in on sundays..

I have to say this sucks. How can people do this? i miss our old routine. I miss how we use to drive to the beach and end up toasted on the beach. I haven't been to the beach this year. I haven't been much fun. Here I am on a Friday Night, watching Reba and drinking a coors light. Bought some Twisted Tea, Sweet Tea. I miss my life with him. I hate being here, but this is what I'd rather do than go out. It just wouldnt be much fun without him anyway. Not all that fond of random guys asking me to dance..Can't I just be left to my awesome drinks and music?!? lol. Some guys ignore my bling(wedding ring). What the Hell is Wrong with you!?  But, I get by, by ignoring them. So, home is way better. I'd rather be home anyway. 

missing my love

Sometimes it feels like I'm waiting for my life to start. Then when I look at it under a different light. It has started. I think the reason for this is because the person I'm sharing it with isn't here. He's off doing great things for the Army and this awesome country. I wish I could just live my life instead of sitting around waiting for it start. I have found a new hate in being alone. It's a new experience to overcome. It will strenghten our relationship. I love him and miss him soo much. I miss my husband. I love him with all my <3.

I wish he were home already! This war needs to end so I can have my husband back.

<3

Stick it!

Do you ever feel like hiding under a rock? Like your against the world and you just feel like sticking the finger? I feel like that right now.  Had a Hectic week, went from an accident to figuring out the rest of my life. Stuck with a delimma of choosing between a for sure paycheck with no freedom to infinite freedom and an unsure paycheck. It's between being happy and being unhappy. Should I stay unsatisfied with promised pay or happy and possibly poor? I have my husband, but I dont want all the weight on him to be responsible for the household. Granted I'll be utillizing the benefits of doing my service in the Army. I'll be back to being a Full Time Student and hopefully a Part Time Job. Sometimes I wonder if I'm being selfish and thinking about my happiness than a secure future for my husband and I. Maybe one day a Family. I can reclass but happiness and satisfaction is still unsure. All I'll ever know is my time so far in the Army. Should I just take the Risk and keep this lifestyle with little or no Bumps as far as finance? Or should I follow my lifetime goals and just persue my degree and trade my ACUs in for Scrubs?

 So much, so soon. I've been waiting for my ETS date to come. But the closer I get, the more nervous I get. Wish I could know the outcome of each choice and choose. If only life were so simple and easy. 

today was just one of those days that you thought would never end.

I think it would have been better if i could subtract some people from it. 

I love and miss my husband 

wish he were home.

I have memories to keep me happy.

But they cant compare to his touch.

I love him

I love him

Just Pictures

 New York City

 kitters

 Jason

 Us

Week 4

Hey there,
It's now June. Last Weekend was my one year anniversary. It was the hardest day ever. I kept busy all day to keep my mind off the day. I did receive the most beautiful flowers in the morning from my husband. It was very romantic. I love my husband. It took the edge off the day. I'm looking for new ways to past time. I'm now thinking of new hobbies I can do. So far, I want to sew. I want to create dresses anything. I love browsing Blogs on DIY Crafts. I love to try. Since I'm married, this might come in handy in the Future..lol. Nex stop is to master the art of BAKING, uhm..cookies. I'm terrible at cookies. Which is why I buy the frozen ready to bake cookies. 

I'm not the average woman that's familiar with "womanly duties". Sounds like something from the 50s. I'm more modern. I rather be outside than doing the "kitchen duties".  I rather have my husband do the cooking. I'm horrible I know. But, i'm getting better. I love Green Beans and chicken breast. Simple and Easy. I'm no Julia Child or Susie Homemaker.