Hey all, how are your bugging adventures going? Here in the chilly south of out beautiful country things are busy busy.
Here I am, Sofie Welvaert, critter lover, artist, science geek, drama queen…among other things…
I have recently finished my Bachelor of Science in zoology and ecology, and a postgraduate certificate in ecology. Also (just for fun) I did a certificate in performing arts – and it was fun!
I have had an interest in ‘creepy crawlies’ since i was 8 years old and kept a pet grasshopper in a matchbox (which in hindsight has some ethics concerns, but at 8 I wasn’t so aware of these matters).
This my second year into a Masters in Science Communication therefore the diabolical thesis has begun. This blog was started as part of a paper I did last year, but I’m enjoying having a forum for thoughts, and an excuse to do a little research on the things I see buzzing or fluttering around on my daily adventures so I’ll keep it up (although it might be put aside from time to time due to thesis commitments). It’s also an opportunity to share some of the special things I get to see out at Orokonui, the sanctuary where I work/volunteer.
self portrait?
I’m just pottering away at this blogging thing, figuring it out as I go and posting on whatever has caught my eye of late so remember to ask if there’s a topic you want me to cover (or if i’m off topic completely, which might happen from time to time), and enjoy!
Regarding the Thesis -
it’s something i’ve mentioned before but now it (or at least the film component) has it’s own online presence, interested?
My film looks at land use in the Mackenzie/ Upper Waitaki area, and my academic component reviews effective communication for Rural New Zealand.
Check it out at www.todaywebroughtgumboots.wordpress.com
Ecosapiens -
I attended an amazing Hui earlier in the year. My project resulting from it was to create a series of video clips from the weekend to share some of the ‘essence’ of the Hui. I wanted to share some of our great ideas with you all.
Clip 1: Intro – what it’s all about.
Clip 2: Sustainability is like..
30 days of me -
And, I put this blog aside for a while so I could focus on my thesis and my other blog but in order to get my brain back into writing mode I tagged along on a friends adoption of a meme to get my write on. And it’s all about me as a blogger (30 days of it), so anyone interested in who I am should check them out, otherwise feel free to skip to the good bug stuff 
Day 1, A recent picture of me and 15 interesting facts about myself.
Dont know how interesting they are, its more like 15 random facts
Day 2, the meaning behind your blog name.
A fairly obvious one but a little more explanation as to why.
Day 3, a picture of you and your friends.
A picture of the stunning rafter bees in the jungles of northern Cambodia.
Day 4, A habit you wish you didn’t have.
Hi my name’s Sofie and i’m a nailbiter.
Day 5, a picture of somewhere you’ve been to.
A sweet ramble about the journey to the jewel that is the Ahuriri.
Day 6, Favourite super hero and why.
An exhibition of where the ecologist meets the comic book geek, its an interesting brain I live in.
Day 7, A picture of somewhere that has had the biggest impact on me.
Back to the stunning Cambodia, a world of stories aching to be shared.
Day 8, Goals for the month.
My thesis again, something I ought to be working on instead of this
Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days
Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad
Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends
Day 12- How you found out about blogging and why you made one
Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently
Day 14- A picture of you and your family
Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play
Day 16- Another picture of yourself
Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have
Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them
Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future
Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else
Day 23- Something you crave for a lot
Day 24- A letter to your parents
Day 25- What I would find in your bag
Day 26- What you think about your friends
Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge
Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?
Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned
Day 30- Your favorite song.
Wish me luck!
