Crayola Challenge: OPPORTUNITY COPPER.

The obvious representation of this picture is the copper color (on the underside of the bead), so I can now check that one off of my list... :-) But what I wanted to share today, is a deeper representation of this picture for me.

Many months ago, I was given these beautiful beads by my good friend Ruth-Anne. She got them in Africa where they are in abundance as making (from paper!) and selling beads (necklaces, earrings etc.) is the main source of income for many. They hang in my living room and every time the sun sets, they begin to glow. They give off a certain energy: one of hope and opportunity - an energy that I feel so fortunate to have so much of!

I was reminded of this as I attended a brunch to benefit Opportunity International (a wonderful organization that "provides financial products and strategies to over two million people working their way out of poverty in the developing world.") It has left me motivated and ready to do more with this energy that I have! 


Think about what you can do today that would help those in need.... whether in poverty, battling a terrible disease or with a goal to just make the world a better place - sometimes (just like making a beautiful bead from just a simple piece of paper) it only takes a little to make a big difference.

This swatch was taken from my friend Molly's blog, as my crayon box did not have this color! Thanks, Molly, for letting me use this (without getting permission! :-)).