Happy, Happy New Year Everyone!
I know, I know, I'm about a week and a half late but that's how my life seems to be going these days. In fact, before I go any farther, I have to say a HUGE congratulations to my amazing, beautiful daughter Rachel who graduated from The Ohio State University in December!
She is such a smartie, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Molecular Plant Cell Biology with a minor in Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology. I can barely say it! Now we're keeping our fingers crossed that she can find a grown-up job and maybe even one that will pay for her to get her Masters.
Now back to the Happy New Year! Do you have any goals or aspirations for the New Year? When I reflect back on the two words I chose for last year "DO" and "Believe", I have to admit, I did not do a very good job of following through. In fact, on a scale of 1 to 10, I would give myself a 3 for "DO" and about a 5 for "Believe"!
I think the most positive step I took towards believing in MY art, was that I started attending a Bible Study group at Church, just for artists. It has been the most amazing experience and I can't wait for it to resume after the Holiday break! We are reading a book titled "The Creative Call" and it is filled with lots of hands on exercises.
It is such a valuable experience to share with other artists, your fears, your hopes, disappointments and receive words of encouragement each week and most importantly, to reaffirm that God wants you to use your talents and to share in his creation!
So.... my goals for this year are to have Faith, that God has a plan for my art and to free myself from self doubt and distractions. Gee, I guess my two words from last year, "DO" and "Beleive" work for this year too!
So Happy Belated New Year everyone! Please enjoy these vintage New Years Images and let me know what your plans are for the New Year!
I'll be linking this to:
Alphabe Thursday and the Letter H for Happy at Jenny Matlocks
and
Vintage Thingie Thursday at Colorado Lady
Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI am excited to see where your Bible Study and Art will move you this year!
I heard just this morning some one say Jesus said "come" to his diciples, not sit there and wait for me, but "come". so that is my goal this year, to come closer to Jesus, by getting up and going where He leads.
I wish you a GREAT 2012!
Congrats on your daughter's graduation from college!
ReplyDeleteThat sure is a mouthful and I hope she can find a wonderful job!
I love the idea of having a creative study group. I have never heard of anything like that before. I hope you continue to grow there!
Happy New Year Nan! Your daughter certainly is beautiful and must be smart.. I can not imagine the kind of work she will be doing. but it seems like it would be fascinating!
ReplyDeleteand a bible study for artists sounds great too. you must go to a large church where there are a good amount of artists!
I'm home sick today with a horrible cold. but cant stay down.. its just not in me! so I'm puttering at taking christmas down and resting in between bins.
have a great day!
xo
vivian
Congratulations to your daughter (and to you and your husband,too...support is very important in any success)and the best of luck in her pursuits. Do you still have family in Ohio? You know that you almost have to pass through Pittsburgh to get there..if you're driving that is!
ReplyDeleteI have a word for this year...it's Celebrate! I've given up on lofty goals and disappointed myself over the years with "focus", "manage" and "simplify" (that one was almost laughable!) so CELEBRATE it is! I will celebrate every monent, every day, every week, every month and then start over again.
You do have a gift for art...I hope you are able to DO more this year and share with us!
Here's to art, health and "pinning" in the New Year!
xoxo
Joyce
Visiting from Jenny's Alphabe-Thursday. I love your playlist, congratulations to your daughter. I like the words "do" and "believe". Faith is the key. xo
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your daughter's most impressive graduation and I like the sweet vintage cards.
ReplyDeleteHi Nan!
ReplyDeleteLove all of your vintage images so much! And yes, it sure is me over on Pinterest you've been following, not an impostor. ;)
Happy New Year to you and your dear ones,
Sally
Happy New Year to you too! You must belong to a very large church if they have a Bible study for artists. How nice for you! Loved the vintage cards.
ReplyDeleteWhat an honor! And thanks for having your playlist on top, with an explination too! Now if you'll visit the link my post this week you'll learn about something else, and know why I'm smiling:) Have a great oh twelve!
ReplyDeleteOur childrens accomplishments are so gratifying-all our dreams for them are coming to fruition. All your New Years cards are adorable, dosen't matter if it's a little late.
ReplyDeleteAnn
I love the vintage New Years Greetings, especially the first two and the one with the dogs. Congrats to your daughter...that's impressive, to say the least! Happy New Year to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Rachel! Love your vintage cards ~ especially the one with the little dogs!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Susan and Bentley
Hi and Happy New Year. I love the vintage cards, they made them so pretty and colorful back then. I can see why you would like them being an artist and all. I write and we need all the support we can get. Congratulations to your daughter.
ReplyDeleteLove your vintage cards! Aren't they fun! And congrats on your daughter's graduation! Aren't you proud parents!
ReplyDeleteRuth
Hi Nan! Luckily no snow troubles yet this year, we are now in a winter storm warning.....yuck......I
ReplyDeleteran to the pharmacy and just got back...the rain started......I don't want them to be right....sob.....Congrats to your beautiful girl and she is a Master Smartie..that is a mouthful 8/ Love the vintage images.....gotta ask can I copy a few they are too cute. If not I understand.
How wonderful for your daughter! Keeping my fingers crossed that she finds a spectacular job!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, and music...and really who's ay if you're late here or not! Nobody, we're just happy you posted....when ever! It's all about having fun...!
ReplyDeleteRegardless of when you shared these vintage cards, I enjoyed seeing them. I love the older cards better some of the new ones. That is a great honor for your daughter.
ReplyDeleteIt's me again! ;) I forgot to say Congratulations on your daughters achievement and how darling she is Nan (and you and hubby too!). I bet momma is wearing a nonstop grin these days.
ReplyDeleteHappy VTT!
Congratulations to your daughter. I understand Do-ing and Believe-ing. Happy New Year to you, too. Enjoy your year of discovery - discovering you gifts and how to use them, it will be a wonderful adventure.
ReplyDeleteWow, your daughter is brilliant. Congratulations to you all and Happy Vintage New Year! I like the way you chose words to live by in 2011 and will continue with them in 2012. I also have the book "Creative Calling" but there is no one here to do the study with. I'm still not sure I believe I'm an artist in that sense,anyway, but I really like the book. Great post!
ReplyDeleteI love the New Year's cards, but the best is the photo of Rachael. You must be so very proud of her!!
ReplyDeleteHooray Rachael!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an Honor for your family, you must be really proud... I am sure she is really Happy...
Thanks for linking to the letter "H"!!!
Great job,
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