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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 13h

They are also known to represent life force, vitality, and connection to the natural world. The more I think of it, I realise this is my first and longest lived religious/spiritual relic in my life. I just didnt realise it when I was a child.

Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 13h

I knew the moment I saw the charm, that I had to add it as a finishing piece along with lava stones to balance the overall braclet.

Huayruro seeds are amulets of prosperity, good luck, and protection.

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 13h

that also broke and they ended up in a box. One of those boxes that is a collect all, that you dont throw out for some reason.
I added the dinosaur as a nod to the passion he shared, I remember many hours in his den being told stories of the great beasts and dragons with the use of a T-Rex statue.

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 13h

In honour of the thinning vail and the ancestors I have taken this gift from my great grandfather George and given them new life.
When these seeds were given to me and I used to wear them as a necklace until it broke, in which my grandmother put them on a fishing line for me before

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 13h

huayruro seeds for almost as long as I can remember.

I count my blessings that I am someone who had the opportunity to not only know my great grandparents, but spend a decent amount of time with them. I lost my greatgrandfather in 2001, and that was my first real experience with loss.

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 13h

First ever attempt at a braclet complete, just going to have to watch my knot work closely when I take it on and off (my right hand is still basically useless), but I decided this will also be a ceremonial piece: so worn very sparingly and resting upon my altar most other times.

I have had these

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 1d

Just how I genuinely feel summed up.

Devastated is the only word.

My beard is more than just hair to me, it's a deep spiritual connection and representation of my personal path.

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 2d

I agree so much with this, I never liked the super clean lined up look, which I told him I didnt want nor could have if I had to be in uniform.

We have trimmers at home. If I knew this is what I was going to get I would have just tried myself. I have to learn some point. Here is my motivation.

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 2d

First ever beard trim, to say I am devastated is an understatement.

I asked for no length taken off, just enough to shape it, and I walked out like this (ignore the hair, it came out nice if I style it).

4 months of love and cultivation feels like it has been disrespected and taken from me.

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 5d

Fracture in my knuckle, sprined wrist and middle finger. Mainly just in the braces to keep movement at bay. Nasty brushing developed overnight.

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 5d

Rugby practice, we have Mr. I dont know how to control his strength put 270lbs on my wrist and hand, even after multiple times this season our coaches have told him he needs to get in check with that excuse.

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 5d

Was bound to happen, went from a self wrapped buddy splint to it getting worse over night and needing a trip to the doctors

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 12d

Tattoo is by peachypokesoffical over on insta

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 12d

The tattoo in question, *definitely not getting the colour done the day before my next rugby match, only a mad lad would do such a thing. Couldn't be me*

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 12d

Another race in the books, a shorter one this time. The day after a rather large thigh tattoo, because I love causing myself pain and misery for some reason

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 12d

Over the next 3 months. Its not very long but it means so much to me.

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 12d

Not what you want to hear as the melody for an entire concert.

I had resolved that my solo days were done when I trantioned, the trade worth the euphoria I got from being the lowest voice in a men's choir, even amoung the basses.

But I finally got my solo, and will be singing it in 5 concerts

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 12d

Transmasc tenors would run away with it. Which dont get me wrong they have beautiful voices but they all agreed that it was my turn if I wanted try out for the solo.

I get it, I thrive in minor keys, I love my notes well below the staff of bass clef. Its one of those wow thats impressive but

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 12d

The bass section or those who have sang next to me have said that my voice is more beautiful and powerful than she has given me credit for over that two years. For which, she agreed and apologised and said the solo was mine.

She wanted a trans member to sing it and was just assuming one of our

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 12d

Home for me and if nothing else I wanted to try.

Infront of most of the choir they heard me sing a song with emotion that a lot of people say I dont often display. I was shocked to find that many of them had tears in their eyes, including the director.

She told me after rehearsal that many in

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 12d

Finally was able to convince our choir director to drop a solo form a song I really wanted to try for into the bass range, I have had some issues in the past but she said ' because its your birthday, but this solo is written for a tenor not a bass it most likely won't sound right'

This song hits

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 14d

Decided I didnt want to sit in the house to read on a beautiful day like today. Taking some time to enjoy the outside before doing some computer work.

Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 15d

I'd like to thank rugby for the birthday gift of reminding me that my back isn't the only thing that can hurt like hell and keep me awake at night.
At least now my shoulder hurts so much I can forget my back for a bit.

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 16d

All good, I cant write half the time anyway. While I cant say I am a fantic of sports, both hockey and rugby have been amazing for me since I transitioned. Especially since I play on pride leauges primarily, was a great way to meet and build community!

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Rev. Rico @enricoghiottone.bsky.social · 16d

I never claimed to have good hand writing, but I figured it would be a nice way to fill the long edges after doing the second layer on top.

First: All waiting is long
Second: To be a leader, you must first be the bridge

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