Christmas has come and gone, the ball has dropped and 2018
is in the past as we welcome in 2019. My author pals and I are sharing our hopes - on the writing road and in our family life - for 2019 in our #Gr8Blog hop: “What I Want to Accomplish in 2019 Even if I Don’t Win the Lottery.”
Do you make new year resolutions? Me, I’ve never been much on that. I do however set goals for what I want to try to accomplish over the summer when I’m able to put my author hat back on. So, what do I have planned for this year? That’s a good question because it’s something I haven’t given much thought to yet. Right now, I am just trying to plan out how to survive in my classroom until our next break, which is in four months! Lol
Do you make new year resolutions? Me, I’ve never been much on that. I do however set goals for what I want to try to accomplish over the summer when I’m able to put my author hat back on. So, what do I have planned for this year? That’s a good question because it’s something I haven’t given much thought to yet. Right now, I am just trying to plan out how to survive in my classroom until our next break, which is in four months! Lol
Okay, I will give it a try….. hmmmmm I want to……
Don’t roll your eyes at me, those are realistic! 😊
All joking aside, I do have a few things I want to accomplish: I would like to create more read-aloud videos for my books, start on a new book and possibly collaborate on another. More details about that one later.
Learning how to get my books some recognition by entering them in some award categories would be fantastic! Marketing is my weak link and I need to learn how to do it better without breaking the bank.
Painting and creating art more often is a must!!! Last but not least, collaborate more with the wonderful organization, Sharks4Kids. Maybe then, I will actually get to swim with some sharks one day!
Creating art and books is a passion of mine but sometimes it can feel overwhelming and makes me question why I do it. The song, "The Mountain" by Dierks Bentley is one of my favorites and I'm going to try to keep it in mind and let it inspire me this year with its wonderful message:
Follow your dreams, the obstacles that lie in front of you are only a stepping stone. Take it one step at a time and you will climb that mountain.
I am going to leave you with one last message....
"Success is not defined by the end result, but rather the journey it took to get there." Author Unknown
Wishing everyone a wonderful year!
For more inspiration, visit my #Gr8blogs pals below. (Ooooo, and we’ll let you know if you if one of us actually wins the lottery - 😁
For more inspiration, visit my #Gr8blogs pals below. (Ooooo, and we’ll let you know if you if one of us actually wins the lottery - 😁
Love, love your inspiring quotes! Hey, I have faith you will swim with the sharks one day. After decades of dreaming about going to Africa, it is finally happening. Just so happens, my husband wants to go in a shark cage with great whites. We'll see... Best wishes for a great 2019!
ReplyDeleteOh man, if you do, you must send me pics Julie! The great white is the one shark I would love to see and Africa is definitely a popular place to see them! Have fun on your trip!!
DeleteI love the read out loud videos idea. What a fun and interactive way to learn.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Just wish I had more time to create them. Lol
DeleteCreating is always so important to keep all of the other life noise and things in balance, isn't it? Love the image you created for your 2019 Goals. Can't wait for your "Swimming With The Sharks" post and hope it happens very soon for you, Rebecca! Very best wishes and every success in the New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you James. Painting, drawing, creating etc is my way of relaxing so it definitely plays a big part in my life. As for my swimming with sharks post, it's probably at least a few years away but hopefully one day! Best of wishes to you as well! Hope you are doing well!
DeleteRebecca, I've always admired your creativity, along with the hard job I know you have to face each day. Your goals sound amazing and I'm excited to see them unfold this next year.
ReplyDeleteYour read-a-loud books will be so helpful for readers. There's something about hearing the spoken words that learners need, especially ELL students.
I agree, painting and creating is a must. I was mentioning to my sister the other day what a wonderful difference it makes in our lives. I've only come to appreciate it so much more in my later years. (All forms of the arts help, by the way.)
Best wishes for you to have the best year ever Rebecca!
Rosie
I've been drawing and painting since I was little so it's always been a big part of my life. Your artwork in your books is beautiful and I adore the way you use color! Can't wait to see what you have in store for this year! Happy 2019!!
DeleteHi Rebecca, as a former teacher, I know having a creative outlet is a must. It does wonders to help you relax and rejuvenate the soul. Not sure about swimming with sharks, you are much braver than me, good luck with that. I look forward to seeing images of you achieving that goal. I had the opportunity to swim in a cage with crocodiles a few years ago, opted out of that, couldn't convince my inner critic to be brave enough. I also admire your ambition to do audio books. I hate the sound of my own voice, could never record it. Go for it. Have an awesome year.
ReplyDeleteI'm not to fond of hearing my own voice either, Sandra. Lol But the videos are just something I use in my classroom a lot , so I had to overcome it. Hope you have a wonderful 2019!
DeleteLove your blog!! You go, girl! I’ll be cheering for you all of the way ❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kim!!! I love it that you stopped by! Happy 2019 to you!
DeleteYou reminded me, I'd also like to find some awards and enter my books. Great blog post!
ReplyDeletegreat post and loving the idea about read aloud books. All the best with the projects planned.
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