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Though I have not been active on this site, I've been much more focused in my life than I ever have been.
I'm pretty upbeat and optimistic, and because of this attitude it has helped grant some of my desires and dreams.
If you find something you love doing, you'll never work a day in your life.  The truest quote, and one I can definitely back up.

One of my dreams was working at a portrait studio.  That I can now cross off my bucket list. 

I quit my retail job in a heartbeat to land the studio job.  It was a risky move considering yes money is VERY important, and the hours I was getting there truly paid off.  I wasn't happy there.   The portrait studio paid me in experience and in confidence more than anything. I got to bring my ideas to life, meet some wonderful individuals, and actually work with people.  Not just, I'm here behind this counter, and that's my life.  It was freeing to do something I am passionate about! It has also reinstated how badly I do want to make this a career.   I made a lot of mistakes, but I learned a lot.   The teacher/manager I had truly could see potential in me.  She was such a sweet and soft spoken individual, and it's unfortunate that my time there was very brief.  She had told me something that really changed my life.  It might of not been the most poetic of words strung together, but she had such a confidence in me that I didn't even realize myself I possessed. Her words were, "I've been doing this for many years.  I've hired and have guided many individuals.  I have not seen such passion like this before."  I thought okay this lady is just being kind because I'm new.   But she really meant it, and reminded me of that everyday.  She kept me in the camera room, and the other girls assisted.  You hear it from family members and friends, and sometimes it's just bias.    

Plus I just bought a 55-200 mm Nikkor lens, which is probably one of my prized possession besides purchasing my camera. 

To the ones who asked me why I like photography: There's something great and beautiful  about capturing a moment in time.  It's like freezing the world;  a tangible memory that you or anyone else can look back on.  That's why we cherish photos.  There are people who disappear from our lives, and yet remain in your memory, heart, and in the photo.  It brings you back to that defining moment.  Like college, or a wedding, your children, something eventful and meaningful at the time. 

Though some of you on this site may be more experienced in ways, one thing is you never stop learning.  You will make mistakes, and the more risks you take the more fulfilled in life you will actually be.  Less is more.    

If I have advice for anyone, do not give up your dreams.  

There are many people you will meet who had wished they pursued their dreams.  Some will envy you,  some will try to deter you from it, and there will be some who help guide you.  You hear stories like,  I wish, I should of, I didn't, I could of,  and most of the time they gave it all up because of money.   It's not someone I want to be, or aspire to become. 

So if you've taken the time to read this, and you feel this relates to you... please trust me when I say, you will not be disappointed with yourself if your dream changes, or something doesn't work out.  At least you will never sit there and wonder, what could of been.  Don't spend all your time listening to others advice to do what you love.


 
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I've been pretty vague on this site but in life it has been more of a constant surprise.

I've been soul searching, expanding and connecting my heart and soul for a few months.

I do not feel that angst, that grit, I have felt before.  

Nothing truly has changed except my attitude; and I can assure you one tweak like that...

You truly feel like anything can be obtained.


I still feel motivated artistically but I'm taking more time to stop and smell the daisies as it were.

I've learned if you cannot control something there's truly nothing to be upset about.

It's probably a mantra for me more than anything else.


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I've met many wonderful human beings;

Though they are uncertain about what they will do in the future

they don't let their past dictate how their lives are today.


I've also learned though we have parents, they do not run your life.

I'm sure they hold expectations of us and sometimes it seems unrealistic.

But just because their our providers doesn't mean they are 'right.'

I don't mean to be a rebel but do what you feel you deserve.


I don't wear the shame crown as it were.

If you do many people will see that and totally take advantage of.

Because well let's face it,  we are all not kind.

But we all do agree on one thing;

We'd all like our dreams to come true.

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It's one of those things it can be told by many,

but can only truly be felt by us.


If I've learned anything lately it's...


It's okay if you change your mind.

Have patience and NEVER assume without evidence.

Learn that you are worth it  & life is filled with surprises.

You're NEVER too late to do something.



Get out of your head..

and into your heart.

:heart:
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My favourite new artist... Marina & The Diamonds.



She's a beautiful artist that has been kept under wraps because she doesn't overly ooze sex appeal.

( Where you feel like you are literally watching a rack or a vagina sing)

Her singing style  has many ranges,  her lyrics hit home and are witty too.

She's simply beautiful brunette who's inspiring and truly should have more exposure.

She did a tasteful cover of "Starstrukk (3Oh!3 Cover)" which was surprising she covered.

She's been compared to Kate Bush and a handful of other lovely female singers.


If you think this interests you there are links below to some of her songs that I truly love.

It's up to you to open your ears, because she's a favourite of mine that time cannot touch.


I hope she becomes a favourite of yours too. :3

Please comment here and let me know if you fell in love, or just steered clear.
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Lyrics like:

Look like a girl but I think like like a guy
Not ladylike to behave like a slime
Easy to be sleazy when you've got a filthy mind
You stick to your yogurts
I'll stick to my apple pie

to..

You've been hanging with the unloved kids
Who you never really liked and you never trusted
But you are so magnetic, you pick up all the pins

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQYo6r…;

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cr-SqR…;

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9txg0X…;

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU7GoC…

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O2W18…;

www.youtube.com/results?search…
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Update

2 min read
It's been a rough few months for myself.

Since the tender passing of my aunt's death..it has hurled curve balls at me.

There's many tough decisions weighing on my shoulders.

Like moving for example.



I have a life here;  a long relationship, friends, etc.

I'm not saying my family should not enjoy their own life with the rest of their family.

There's many things that I'm not willing to change or give up.


It's a three hour stretch- I don't drive.  I'm saving but barely

have enough to make it on my own.

I'm just upset this was done on such sneaky terms;

& that I've been given better opportunities that I've answered with a maybe.




It's been a roller coaster of hell so to speak.


There's just many things that need to be done.

I'm sure I'll be back in the hot seat with photos and writing in no time. :)


I'm probably coming off selfish but there's times when you have to step your foot down;

Even if it means stepping on others.
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Hiatus.

1 min read
I'm going to be on hiatus for awhile.

There's been al ot of family funerals and things such as that.

I just need to clear my head, deal with what I need, and come back when I'm comfortable.
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