Sometimes it means carrying over something that got pushed aside, like my novel query letters. That means a renewed commitment to stick with it and face those rejection letters with persistence. This is part of what commitments do for us. They move us right through the rough spots.Here are some highlights from 2009:
Partnering with Operation Migration to make the Craniac Kids Whooping Crane Activity Book become a reality. Available to kids everywhere now--FREE!
Joining Operation Migration in Washington D.C. for the presentation of the Partners in Conservation Award.
Participating in bird banding at the Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge in Knoxville, TNObserving a nesting pair of Red-shouldered Hawks and creating a sketchbook about my experience.
Plenty of painting, sketching and learning about art and how much I love it.
Enjoying a fun canoe drift down the French Broad River with bird-loving friends.
Learning to make a sketchbook loaded with watercolor paper. (More on this later).
And here is a short list of activities and events I'm looking forward to in 2010:
Monitoring Bluebird boxes at SIWR
Writing articles for the TN Conservationist
More bird banding at SIWR
Sketching in nature
The Space Coast Birding Festival, Titusville, FL
Launching another book project
Lots of watercolor and nature journaling!
And here is a short list of activities and events I'm looking forward to in 2010:
Monitoring Bluebird boxes at SIWR
Writing articles for the TN Conservationist
More bird banding at SIWR
Sketching in nature
The Space Coast Birding Festival, Titusville, FL
Launching another book project
Lots of watercolor and nature journaling!
Happy New Year everyone!
You had a very successful year. Your artwork is wonderful and very creative. Well done!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Years.
Vickie, you got me again. That hummingbird paintings speaks to me.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Mary
Good luck with your planned activities for 2010. They look to be worthwhile - but fun too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great year you had Vickie! And an excellent line up of goals for 2010.
ReplyDeleteI was fortunate in expanding my bluebird trails to an additional location and plan on adding more nest boxes to an existing location this spring.
I have also decided to increase my conservation budget for 2010 and work harder on helping Western Burrowing Owls regain some foothold in California. Watch my blog for details.
I am looking forward to a great year in 2010 as I know you are too.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Vickie! I'm looking forward to all you accomplish this new year. It will be awesome.
ReplyDeletedelighted to see the Birding and Wildlife Festival on your list! marge
ReplyDeleteFrom the moment that I found your site while doing a "google" search for others whom enjoyed Red- Shouldered Hawks, and then your kindness in my direction, your inspiration and encouragement, have all brought me into the realm of this wonderful thing termed "blogging". Your images, your watercolour renderings, your wonderful bits of information all make for a better place of appreciation for the nature and talents around us, that we might not otherwise had known about. Very Best Wishes for 2010 Vickie and thank you again~~
ReplyDeleteYou have accomplished so much.
ReplyDeleteAmazing!
And again, a big sigh to your artwork :)
Happy 2010!
I have just checked out your "query letters" link and enjoyed reading your thoughts on blogging. Here's to lots of achieved goals in 2010!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a sweet painting of the wren! I enjoy dropping by to see what you've been painting lately - I'm always impressed. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou have been a busy beaver this year, congratulations.
ReplyDeleteYou know I love your watercolours, they are quite delightful.