Hello, my name is Valland Sage. I am a Navajo from Mesa,
Arizona. My name comes merely from the fact that I was born the
day after Valentine's Day. I am the second oldest of 3 sisters
and 2 brothers.
I love my culture. My mother and step-dad relocated our
family to the Phoenix area when I was two years old for the better job
opportunities and so that my siblings and I could have a better
education than what the reservation had to offer. Fortunately, I
did not lose touch with my Navajo culture because my mother taught me
and my siblings a lot about Navajo traditions. I can read and
write in my native tongue, as well as speak and understand a majority
of it. Growing up in the city and still learning the ways of my
ancestors has turned me into the person I am today. I am very
thankful to my mother for giving me the best of both worlds.
My new pastime is shopping online. I love to shop at American Eagle Outfitters.
The jean selection is amazing and I love how comfortable they
are.
Besides shopping (I'm really not a shopaholic), I enjoy hanging out
with my roommates and sorority sisters.
I like to veg out in
front of the TV and watch Reba, One Tree Hill, 90210, and Private
Practice. The Food Network is another favorite of mine, but I
doubt I'll ever cook up a storm like Paula Dean. As for out of
the house, volleyball, basketball, and running keep me
fit after all those hours in front of a computer or TV. I like
hugs and kisses (preferably from people I know), chocolate
covered strawberries, pajamas, football games, rain, back rubs, and
food!
Image of Navajo women in traditional wear
Web Source: Nebraska
Wesleyan University Department of Education
Picture of 2008 Gamma Delta Pi Active Members
Taken by: Jenny Love
