Comments | jonasdl520: ...Yá'át'ééh ałtah áásįįłóó!

jonasdl520

...Yá'át'ééh ałtah áásįįłóó!

Aug 24, 2010 22:22

ya'at'eeh!

things are good - i'm finally back on my feet. i don't know what the hell caused my illness, but i'm glad things seem fine today. i still get exhausted quickly and my food intake has diminished (thank God), but like i said, i'm glad things seem fine today.

our first ELC meeting is scheduled for tomorrow (2pm), but first, we have a buffet ( Read more... )

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jonasdl520 August 26 2010, 13:19:06 UTC

ha ha ha ha! i heard about "Winnetou" while studying in Switzerland. one of my flatmates from Bulgaria mentioned this character. i had never heard of him, so until i saw images of him did i realize that he was the romanticized epitome of Native Americans! :-D

all i can say is, you're never too far from learning about what it is that you want. you can read all about NA (or any other culture for that matter) online... :-)

Navajo Tea is delicious! it is picked when yellow flowers appear. then the freshly picked stalks are washed, bound together in small bundles, then baked in the oven for mere minutes. afterwards, dry and well preserved, they can be used to make superb tea. a kettle is made by tossing in a bundle, then allowing it to boil for about 15-30 minutes (up to you). the results are splendid!! add some honey for an earthy taste and you're in heaven! :-)

laviemoderne August 24 2010, 21:11:00 UTC

ya'at'eeh is what the navajo on mars said to the media instead of the pre-written line the pr dudes put together for him.

jonasdl520 August 26 2010, 13:14:32 UTC

ha ha ha ha...

:-D

well, "Yá'át'ééh" means "Hello!" or "Greetings!"

laviemoderne August 26 2010, 19:36:20 UTC

yeah, i could be wrong, actually. what's the word for "it is good?"

jonasdl520 August 28 2010, 05:19:44 UTC

actually, you're right! :-)

depending on how you use the word, "Yá'át'ééh" can also mean "it is good." if someone asked you, "how are you?" one could respond, "i am yá'át'ééh!" :-)

Sounds Wonderful! rainbowbabies August 29 2010, 04:22:31 UTC

I would love to hear your presentation, I am sure it is very well done....your agenda looks so interesting!

Re: Sounds Wonderful! jonasdl520 August 29 2010, 10:06:46 UTC

tee hee! :-)

it is quite rewarding. i like talking about something i "know" and am familiar with deep down within my very bones...you know what i mean?! i can talk about my culture and know exactly what i am saying. it is truly uplifting and inspiring.

i wish all my friends could hear my talk...even if it is only for a few minutes. :-)