Well bloggers and blog readers. It's been quite a while since last we wrote and read.
A lot has changed in my world since May. I am now back in the USA, working and living in Texas again. I am a fingerprint technician for the state of Texas, doing the same thing I was doing for our Govt, but on a local state level. I am taking fingerprints from our State educators and submitting them for background checks. Nice, safe, relatively secure career.
I get to see firsthand how our schools function, seeing as how I see our youth everyday, just not as a teacher. Fairly interesting to be sure.
I am currently becoming more involved with the Native American population in the area. I went to the Traders Village Pow Wow over the weekend. Got to see a lot of fancy regalia and the dancers wearing them. I felt so welcomed by the attendees and the vendors. They were all so warm and friendly to me. I even got to meet the staff and radio personalitites of the KNON "Beyond Bows and Arrows" radio show from Dallas, TX.
I have been invited to attend a Pow Wow in Weatherford, TX in October, the weekend of the 17-19th. I was even invited to dance on the behalf of my father, as he is a Veteran and will not be in attendance. Camping, dancing, reveling in the company of some very intersting cultures, that until now, had been very elusive to me.
I also did a sweat lodge on this past Saturday night with my good friend and room mate. We spent about 1 hour or so in sweat, lost a few pounds in the process as well, so all was good. It feels good to be toxin free, at least I feel great. I have no desire to put toxins back into my body at this point, save some coffee or the occasional soda. :)
I look forward to the next time I do sweat. It's very liberating and causes my thoughts to be pure, as well as my spirit being charged for a good amount of time afterwards.
I will post some pictures from the next sweat we do, so you that actually read my posts can view the progress as we experiment and try new ideas.
Peace, TO the Middle East (as I am no longer over in the thick of it all in Iraq)
About Me
- Toby
- I am 35, divorced, 1 son 7 years old. I live with my family. I lead a spiritual life within a Native American Medicine and Shamanism realm. I am an active solo musician as well as a part of "The Baghdad String Benders". I currently live and work in Baghdad, Iraq as a civilian contractor. I am versed in Middle Eastern, West African and Native American rhythms etc. I am also a "Trance Dancer" Perhaps also referred to as Totem Dancing, (not affiliated with Traditional Pow Wow dancing.) I also love the outdoors, camping, hiking, chasing storms (not for profit, more for personal pleasure). I am a diverse character to be sure.
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