Being a full time ndn, and part time everything else!!

1badazzndn · 06-11-2004, 01:33 AM

I just wanted to write to everyone who is on here who isnt able to go to powwows all the time. I believe it really asks a lot of a person to find a balance between everything. I dont travel as much as I want to, but I do travel a lot. Right now- i am 21 years old, a senior in college, holding down a couple part time jobs, lead singer of my drum group, and very active in my traditional mvskoke ceremonies. So anybody who is in the same birch bark canoe as me, give a shout out and keep your head up!

**WocusWoman** · 06-11-2004, 02:08 AM

I'm many years out of college; but way to go, you should be very proud of yourself.

Homalosa · 06-11-2004, 03:25 AM

:chief:

superndngyrl · 06-11-2004, 10:11 AM

:Thumbs

Mato Winyan · 06-11-2004, 10:51 AM

**Azhe'ni** · 06-11-2004, 11:36 AM

:2: What a man! LOL

Keep ya head up!

Taushina · 06-11-2004, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1badazzndn

I just wanted to write to everyone who is on here who isnt able to go to powwows all the time. I believe it really asks a lot of a person to find a balance between everything. I dont travel as much as I want to, but I do travel a lot. Right now- i am 21 years old, a senior in college, holding down a couple part time jobs, lead singer of my drum group, and very active in my traditional mvskoke ceremonies. So anybody who is in the same birch bark canoe as me, give a shout out and keep your head up!

:clapping:

1badazzndn · 06-11-2004, 03:31 PM

Thanx everyone for your supprt and encouragement. What are some things in your lives that you have had to balance going to powwows with?

Taushina · 06-11-2004, 06:20 PM

I once had to sacrifice going to a powwow so I could stay home and type on www.powwows.com. Aye :rofl2:

On a serious note. Family and work.

**eucheefolife** · 06-11-2004, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Taushina

I once had to sacrifice going to a powwow so I could stay home and type on www.powwows.com. Aye :rofl2:

dannnng lmao i figured some one would say that haha hey 1badazzndn what stompground you from?

uw_n8iv · 06-11-2004, 08:22 PM

sup 1badazzndn-

I feel like that all the time. I'm in my senior year too - finishing my degrees in math and physics and all that. Between work and study, I don't even have enough time to sleep. The only time I really go to powwows is when they're local or when it's REALLY important that I go because my family is having a special or giveaway or something.

For me though, it's not really about me missing out on powwows. I feel bad missing out on the things my family does - like go root digging for feast or namegivings.

Being in the city - I pretty much work with what I have. I have dinner with the other natives on campus and we eat food that "feels like home" - like salmon, elk, berries, roots, ndn corn. We play basketball together - lol - i'm not that good tho! When someone is really feening for a powwow, we all work together to see who can drive, who can pay for gas, and all that. Sounds kinda crazy I s'pose...but when you're in the city...you just miss SEEING natives & being around them.

good post!!:) It'll all pay off in the end right:)

much love

Taushina · 06-11-2004, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by uw_n8iv

sup 1badazzndn-

I feel like that all the time. I'm in my senior year too - finishing my degrees in math and physics and all that. Between work and study, I don't even have enough time to sleep. The only time I really go to powwows is when they're local or when it's REALLY important that I go because my family is having a special or giveaway or something.

For me though, it's not really about me missing out on powwows. I feel bad missing out on the things my family does - like go root digging for feast or namegivings.

Being in the city - I pretty much work with what I have. I have dinner with the other natives on campus and we eat food that "feels like home" - like salmon, elk, berries, roots, ndn corn. We play basketball together - lol - i'm not that good tho! When someone is really feening for a powwow, we all work together to see who can drive, who can pay for gas, and all that. Sounds kinda crazy I s'pose...but when you're in the city...you just miss SEEING natives & being around them.

good post!!:) It'll all pay off in the end right:)

much love

:clapping:

I'm so proud of you two!

Tlinkamoe · 06-13-2004, 09:26 AM

I work full time with the city in my spare time I work on my children's dance outfits and my husbands stuff. Not to mention the kids sports. So it is real hard to be consistant. Right now I am working on two things. A new jingle dress for my daughter and her moccasins. The next thing is my son's new grass outfit. I am about two months behind. We try to make all the pow-wows here in Oklahoma and for the most part only miss two or three of them. My kids love to dance so we do everything in our power to keep them well rounded.

**Miss_Nish** · 06-13-2004, 11:55 PM

:worthy: :Thumbs :worthy: :Thumbs :worthy:

Much respect to all those who are tryna make a difference.... and inspiring others to go for it!

Good for you!!

06-11-2004, 01:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
1badazzndn SNAGNOMETRY 101 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: tha dirty south, and Powwow Country Posts: 353	Being a full time ndn, and part time everything else!! I just wanted to write to everyone who is on here who isnt able to go to powwows all the time. I believe it really asks a lot of a person to find a balance between everything. I dont travel as much as I want to, but I do travel a lot. Right now- i am 21 years old, a senior in college, holding down a couple part time jobs, lead singer of my drum group, and very active in my traditional mvskoke ceremonies. So anybody who is in the same birch bark canoe as me, give a shout out and keep your head up!

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Taushina Seeking Him Join Date: May 2004 Location: From Idaho, Living in Arizona Posts: 319	I once had to sacrifice going to a powwow so I could stay home and type on www.powwows.com. Aye :rofl2: On a serious note. Family and work. __________________ People almost invariably arrive at their beliefs not on the basis of proof but on the basis of what they find attractive. BLAISE PASCAL

06-11-2004, 02:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
WocusWoman N8tiffUmatillaMAMA Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Interior Alaska Posts: 2,727	I'm many years out of college; but way to go, you should be very proud of yourself.

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Azhe'ni Shuut uup..are ya serious Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,338	:2: What a man! LOL Keep ya head up!

06-11-2004, 03:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
1badazzndn SNAGNOMETRY 101 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: tha dirty south, and Powwow Country Posts: 353	Thanx everyone for your supprt and encouragement. What are some things in your lives that you have had to balance going to powwows with?

06-11-2004, 08:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
uw_n8iv Powwow Chair Carrier Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ellensburg for school; yakama is home Posts: 559	good thread sup 1badazzndn- I feel like that all the time. I'm in my senior year too - finishing my degrees in math and physics and all that. Between work and study, I don't even have enough time to sleep. The only time I really go to powwows is when they're local or when it's REALLY important that I go because my family is having a special or giveaway or something. For me though, it's not really about me missing out on powwows. I feel bad missing out on the things my family does - like go root digging for feast or namegivings. Being in the city - I pretty much work with what I have. I have dinner with the other natives on campus and we eat food that "feels like home" - like salmon, elk, berries, roots, ndn corn. We play basketball together - lol - i'm not that good tho! When someone is really feening for a powwow, we all work together to see who can drive, who can pay for gas, and all that. Sounds kinda crazy I s'pose...but when you're in the city...you just miss SEEING natives & being around them. good post!!:) It'll all pay off in the end right:) much love __________________ there's no "i" in Yakama My Website

06-13-2004, 09:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
Tlinkamoe Junior Dancer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 157	I know it... I work full time with the city in my spare time I work on my children's dance outfits and my husbands stuff. Not to mention the kids sports. So it is real hard to be consistant. Right now I am working on two things. A new jingle dress for my daughter and her moccasins. The next thing is my son's new grass outfit. I am about two months behind. We try to make all the pow-wows here in Oklahoma and for the most part only miss two or three of them. My kids love to dance so we do everything in our power to keep them well rounded.

06-13-2004, 11:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
Miss_Nish PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Anishnabe Akii Posts: 1,024	:worthy: :Thumbs :worthy: :Thumbs :worthy: Much respect to all those who are tryna make a difference.... and inspiring others to go for it! Good for you!! __________________ ~* Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what you're up to *~