Returning to the drawing board

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Last month I decided to jump back into the pattern community through Pattern+ with some hesitation. But if after 4 years and I am still thinking about spd, I must do something about it, right? So this month I am starting to design again, beginning with dinner - a handful of rocket to go on my pizza last night, snipped from the garden. I never used to like rocket, but I love it now. And I love a good pizza!

My sketch was a little wonky and I did it while waiting for the cheese to melt in the oven, but starting is better than nothing!

I also want to include that I've been interested in practicing Catholicism again. As a cradle Catholic, religion has always been a part of my life, but sometimes more than others. Right now, I would love to incorporate the wonderful experiences I have had since coming "home" into my creative pursuits as well. This blog seems like a good place to start talking about the little miracles I get to witness now and then, and my journey with my Lord.

I'll dive right in. Yesterday, I met with some work colleagues - which I rarely do as I usually WFH and am doing all the things behind the scenes. Being an introvert and long time stay-at-home mama means I am even more socially awkward than ever before and have been this way for some time now. The weight of having to make good conversation and connect with other people but not feeling able to was a burden to me. It was just difficult. So while going from one location to another I took a few extra minutes in my car to surrender it all. And Jesus came through. When I went up to meet them again, I could miraculously connect in conversation without it feeling forced or awkward. Pretty neat right? It reminds me that He is everything, and I can do nothing without Him.

"...the Lord will not abandon his people..." Psalm 94:14