Misses, Gains, and Everything in Between....
Looking Back at a Full Year As the year comes to an end, I find myself looking back at everything it brought—work, travel, people, lessons, joy, and a few heartaches. It wasn’t a perfect year, and it wasn’t always easy, but it was a real one . A year where I showed up, learned, and kept moving forward in my own way. Some days were busy and loud, others quiet and slow. Together, they made a year that felt full. Work That Kept Me Going This year, my work with wildlife awareness continued to give me purpose. Visiting schools, speaking to children, interacting with forest staff, and working on conservation-related activities reminded me again and again why I started this journey. Not everything happened quickly. Some things moved smoothly, others took patience. There were meetings, permissions, follow-ups, delays, and waiting. At times it felt tiring, but every small step mattered. Change doesn’t happen overnight, and this year taught me to respect the process and stay committed...