Opportunity

One of the differences I see between living in the UK and living in the USA is the opportunity that is often grabbed by anyone and everyone here.


I love to write and take photographs and have been encouraged to do so. I think that if I were still living in the UK, I would be shyer about putting myself forward and sharing what I love to do.


People here seem to believe that it's OK to reach for the stars. I'm not talking about fly-by-night "American Idol" syndrome, but that if you work for it, and go for it, then the sky's the limit. I feel that sometimes in the UK (and please forgive me for this, because I love my homeland) one is criticized for trying to be more than they are.


We all have gifts and talents. I believe that God is the Father of all Creation, and if we are made in His image, then we are all creative in so many different ways. What's so wrong with sharing that with each other, and trying to make something of it?


I didn't go into photography to make money, but have found that some people want to buy my photos. I love being creative, and thank Redbubble.com for being such an awesome website where I can do this within a supportive framework. I have found so much inspiration and encouragement here. Oh, and by the way...their printing is of the highest quality.


Please visit http://www.redbubble.com/ and take a look around. I think you will be there for a LONG while. If you want to take a look at what I have done, please visit www.redbubble.com/people/jsheehy 


Thanks for reading, and have a great day!

Little Things I Miss

Here are some of the things I miss, now I live in the US.


Marmite, Robinson's Lemon Barley Water, pork pies (yes, bad for you I know), McVities Digestive biscuits, Rich Tea Biscuits, picallili, black pudding, the local pub, ploughman's lunches, Schweppes Lemonade, Pimms, Birds Custard, Fishfingers.


Some of the bigger things...obviously family, friends, walks in Woodbridge, easy access to the coast, popping over for a cuppa tea.


I have a lovely American sis-in-law who lives in NYC and knows of a British greengrocer in Greenwich, so she brings me care packages whenever she visits Albany. So now I actually have some Lemon Barley water, custard powder, Lyles Golden Syrup and Branston pickle! I love care packages!!


Here are some of the things I love about living here: m'gorgeous husband (obviously!) Buffalo chicken wings, "you're welcome", Albany, the Adirondacks, the snow, the heat, Ben and Jerry's, Klondike Bars amongst others.