Yay No Calorie Breakfast!!!

Today I had bacon and eggs for breakfast and yes it really was calorie free!!  Ok I have to tell you that I didn't actually eat the bacon and eggs - I drew it!  Sandra Strait has a new pattern that she calls "bacon and eggs" and I just had to give it a try.  And what's not better than starting your day out with a new tangle and a new pattern!  I'm sure you can tell from my picture above which pattern is the "bacon and egg" pattern (ok upper left if you're confused).  Today's Challenge is a new pattern too so I'll have to get on that.  Rick and Maria never stop!  I have to tell you that the Royal Wedding Challenge from last week proved to get the best of me and I didn't do one.  First one I've missed since I started participating in them, but after seeing all of the fabulous pieces that were being done I couldn't think of anything that I felt would measure up.  If you haven't seen them you can go to Laura Harms' website and check out Challenge 20 - there is some totally awesome pieces there!  My freehand drawing isn't very good (just my opinion) but I'm excited about this weeks'.  I've actually practiced a little on the new pattern this morning so either later today or tomorrow I'll have a new Challenge piece to post.  New patterns are wonderful - they're like a new experience in life - which is why sometimes they work out and sometimes they - well - not so much! Sometimes you just have to practice until you get it right!   I hope your Monday is full of challenges that you can hurdle with no problems!

Falling

This tangle to me represents everything in life that can fall apart.  Sometimes our lives look like everything is in it's place when in fact we hide the fact that we're crumbling in the background.  We have been watching the tv with all the destruction happening in Japan and it's heartbreaking to say the least.  Too many times we let circumstances around us cripple us (which I am so guilty of) and then when we see the horrible and devastating things someone else goes through, then our situation doesn't seem so bad.  Sometimes we have to just hang on even though it feels like our world is off its axis a little.  In the tangle the black balls (or dots) are in different stages of their fall.  I hope today finds you closer to the top than the bottom, but if you're not, trust that first you are not alone, and second that there is hope in finally reaching the bottom so you can begin your climb.  No matter what our situation or circumstance, there is always hope!  May God be with you all today!