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Hiya, I'm Sarah, originally from America, and lucky enough to call Ireland my home for the last 5 years. An obssessed amateur shutterbug with high aspirations to do something with my newfound passion for photography, only discovered two and a half years ago with the birth of my daughter and the purchase of my first DSLR, the Canon 400D and a smattering of lenses. I learn everything by either shooting and tinkering, or by asking endless questions of my poor Flickr contacts. I am a nut for natural light, don't think I have ever used my flash, though lighting is the next area I would love to learn more about. I love shooting just about anything, a huge fan of anything bold, colorful, or juxtaposed.

100 things that make me happy...

1. my cat’s purr
2. memories of my grandparents
3. reading a good book, and realising that I’m only halfway done
4. strangers saying hello on the street
5. christmas lights on a cold winter’s night
6. my husband’s laugh
7. music that makes me feel
8. receiving a card in the mail for no special reason
9. the smell of pumpkin pie baking
10. when the bed is warm, but the pillow is cold – PERFECTION
11. knowing that my mother is proud of what I have become
12. the smell of babies
13. knowing that I can give and receive unconditional love
14. the sound of leaves crunching under my feet
15. sleeping during a thunderstorm
16. finding forgotten money in a pocket
17. oversized, fluffy towels
18. collecting hearts
19. making my characters in the Sims pee their pants
20. Kraft Mac 'n Cheese
21. soft, fluffy towels fresh out of the dryer
22. the anticipation of a kiss from my husband
23. learning how to take the perfect photograph
24. mint chocolate chip ice cream
25. singing really loud in the car
26. donating money to charity
27. being able to say that I've lived life in another country
28. the sight of Johnny Depp
29. a good hair day, few and far in between as they may be
30. the sound of crickets on a hot summer night
31. knowing that I have found my soulmate
32. laughing so hard that my sides hurt, even if its at myself
33. getting through a winter without catching a cold
34. when people ask me if I have lost weight, even when I haven’t
35. any shade of purple
36. listening to a really good bagpiper
37. frosted strawberry poptarts
38. realising my potential
39. a good sneeze
40. being a responsible pet owner
41. a really strong cup of coffee
42. talking about and planning the future with my husband, and being able to see it become a reality
43. reconnecting with old friends
44. horseback riding
45. catching snowflakes on my tongue
45. living in IRELAND of all places!
46. Denny’s key-lime pie
47. the snooze button on my alarm clock
48. flannel pajamas
49. how the sea can be peaceful and chaotic all at the same time
50. strawberry lip gloss
51. surfing the Internet
52. picking out baby names
53. playing boggle with my mom
54. being tall
55. people watching
56. window shopping
57. giving unexpected presents
58. chimpanzees dressed in people clothes
59. punctuality
60. breakfast cereal for dinner
61. kisses on the back of my neck that give me goosebumps
62. receiving recognition for my efforts
63. the feeling I get after a walk on a brisk morning
64. little girls with curly hair
65. trying to skip stones into the sea farther than my husband (and failing)
66. the sound of creaking leather saddles and the smell of horses
67. cuddling
68. living vicariously through celebrity gossip magazines
69. cheering for the underdog
70. remembering someone’s birthday before it passes
71. clothes that fit well
72. vanilla candles
73. Irish coffee on a cold winter’s day
74. coming home after a long trip
75. being accepted for who I am
76. any Will Farrell movie
77. walking barefoot in the grass
78. learning a new Irish slang word to share with my American friends
79. playing fetch with my cat-yes, my CAT
80. building sandcastles
81. when Buggs Bunny dresses up like a girl
82. when I* dress up like a girl
83. the word “mollycoddle”
84. taking care of someone when they are sick
85. square plates and oversized coffee mugs
86. cashmere sweaters
87. giving into my chocolate cravings
88. eating the salt off of warm, soft pretzels
89. making sleepy spoons with my husband
90. sitting under bridges
91. the smell of rain
92. overtipping
93. snowball fights in the middle of the road at 3 A.M.
94. watching *other people ride rollercoasters
95. the sound of the door opening when my husband comes home from work
96. baking for people, especially myself!
97. seeing a father holding his child’s hand
98. bright colors and sunshine
99. birds that can curse like drunken sailors
100. the fact that I just completed this goal =)