November 28, 2011

• Sunday Soutout:unconventionalbutterfly

  
  @unconventionalbutterfly
  
  is a  very talented and beautiful young woman , her images are breathtaking!
  I love when she post photos she has an amazing eye for unique objects and angles.
  she is sweet and kind quiet.I thought you might enjoy getting to know her
  and see some of her phenomenal work.

  1. Can you give a brief outline of your life, family? 

  ~ My life might seem rather boring, seeing as I still live with my mom and step father. I'm also what most people would call "anti-social", which I find ironic sense I've fallen in love with a profession that requires the total opposite. I go to a community college, majoring in Photography while struggling to find another job (my last job was seasonal and had just ended). My family is nowhere near well off, we do struggle a lot with all of our financial responsibilities. Having an expensive hobby doesn't help either. But, we always seem to come together and make it work. When anybody is in need, we're always there for that person, family or not. My family is also filled with a bunch of wackos (but the good kind). We always make each other laugh, which I believe is good medicine to get through the rough times.

  
  

  2. What are your main interests, hobbies or collections?

  ~  A few years ago I started using a cheap point and click camera I got from wal-mart. I would take it on walks with me through my small town and It just clicked. Its like meeting the love of your life and knowing its gonna last forever. I eventually got a Cannon SX130 and recently upgraded to my beloved Nikon D3100. I only have the basic lens right now (18-55mm) but i'm defiantly trying to save for a 55-200mm lens.
  In a way, Photography saved me from myself becuase when I started taking photos, is when I was starting to suffer from depression (which i'm not anymore thankfully) .
  Going out and taking photos is a weird therapy for me for when I feel alone.
  

  

  

  

  
  

   
  3. What is one of the craziest things you have ever done? 

  ~ I don't think I've done too many crazy things in my life so far. I think the most daring thing I did was ride this huge roller coaster at six flags like two years ago. I know it might seem minor to some but I have a huge fear of heights. I think I wanted to cry when I got to the top with one of my friends, poor guy got his hand crushed because I was squeezing it too tight. I ended up having a lot of fun after that first drop. I will never put myself through that again haha. 

  
  4. What brought you to Xanga? 

  ~ I had a xanga when I was  13 and I decided to reconnect when I saw that one of my friends had one. At first it was just to write about my feelings, then it slowly grew into a site where I could post my photos and get feedback about  them. I've made so many friends sense I've joined xanga and i'm so thankful that I have those lovely people in my life. 

  
  

  5. How did you pick your Xanga name and how do you like to be addressed on here? 

  ~ My xanga name defiantly runs deep within myself. UnconventionalButterfly basically stemmed from getting over my depression, also the strength to learn to love and embrace myself for who I am. "Unconventional" is basically another word for different, not following the crowd. Its no secret that I love all things that are a little odd and dare I say spooky.  I picked "Butterfly" becuase that, to me, represents freedom from my past pain and sufferings. I recently got a tattoo of my butterfly on my leg, which means the same to me as my user name does. I know butterflies are a common thing but its still very special to me. 

  
  6. What are some of your favorites? websites,movies,music,food,books, songs? 

  ~ Of course, xanga is my favorite website. I'm sadly on here way too much for my own good lol! I have way too many favorite movies but the ones I always seem to turn to are ones that were created by Tim Burton (Especially the ones with Johnny Depp in them). When it comes to music, I prefer certain forms of metal. I'll listen to anything except where the dude is screaming and I can't understand the darn words. My music obsession for the last few weeks has been Kamelot (so sad that Roy Khan left). Other bands that have been subjects of my obsessions include Disturbed, Within Temptation and H.I.M. I haven't read any good books lately but my absolute favorite book is The Awakening by Shannon Drake. It describe's New England's history and myths gracefully while throwing in a bit of demonic history and romance into the mix. As for food, Mexican takes the cake, the spicier the better. 

  
  

  7. What are your plans for the future ? 

  ~ My plans for the near future is to just keep going to school and hopefully find another job where I can save a little money. My future plans are to own my own studio one day or work freelance for magazines like National Geographic. Either one would be an amazing achievement for me. 

  
  8. What challenges have you faced recently? 

  ~ The only real challenge I've face is trying to find another job sense my last one has ended. The job market is scarce these days but you just have to keep trying. Sense its nearing the holidays, I think some of employers will be hiring soon. 

  
  9. What is something you have learned about yourself these last few months? 

  ~ I've learned how much determination that I can hold for myself. If you would have told me last year that I would be where I am now, I would have laughed in your face. I didn't have the confidence in myself that I do now. My grades are better than they've ever been. For once, I feel like I'm actually accomplishing something worthwhile. 

  
  10. What is something/someplace you have always wanted to do/see? 
  ~I have always wanted to travel to see Romania. The history and landscapes are breathtakingly beautiful. I only wish that i'll be able to afford to see all of it one day.

  
  

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