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real life + natural lives

Posted by Aprile on 2010.05.28:

I know I know, it's been ages since I posted last. I sort of shy away from blogging when I'm struggling a bit in real life. I haven't done any art or design work in a while, for example. It's hard graduating! Definitely much harder than I expected.

I am now faced with the seemingly impossible task of finding a job, and I feel like I might have to give up the dream of getting one I will actually enjoy (whatever that may be, I'm not sure). I've been working (in retail still) and it's hard to find a job while you are already working somewhere. Where am I supposed to find the time to finish my portfolio? How will I even schedule interviews? It's not that rough, I just feel like I'm giving up on my dreams a bit.

And for the most part, I haven't done anything lately that is worth posting about. I just eat, sleep, and work mostly. I know this is what comes with graduating and finally being finished school, and faced with real life. I did think, however, that I was pretty tough and could handle anything... Stupid school.

So when I was working on my thesis, I was too busy to post about the things I was doing and making, and now that it's over, I haven't done or made anything. So I am sharing with you today a project that I completed recently, one that was almost a year in the works, called Natural Living. I shared it with you a while ago here, but you know how it is when things turn out completely differently than you intended at first. And I think I love the outcome!

For this project, I had the pleasure of accepting submissions from Chelsea Fuss of Frolic!, Karin Eriksson of manos, Nikole Herriot of Herriot Grace, Nicole Haga of The Habit of Being, Penny Elizabeth Neil of Sparrow Salvage, Theresa Lynn Holley aka simplemoth, Caroline Thibault aka semiplume, Liane Tyrrel of Enhabiten, and Alyssa Zygmunt of Brooklyn Rehab.

Here's a blurb: Natural Living is a self-directed editorial project about having an environmental lifestyle, whether you live in the country or in the city. I interviewed 8 creative people who pursue photography as a hobby or a career, and chose beautiful photos from their everyday lives to share. (from my new website, which I am still working on)

Hope you like the book! I have recently been directed towards publishing by a few people, and it is something I've considered. But I still don't know! I do like books...
Sorry for the rant!
xo

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Comments (8)

rose:

the book is so beautiful. i would love to see it in print. good luck with achieving your dreams, you've definitely got the talent, i'm sure it will all work out.x

Posted by rose | May 28, 2010 7:25 PM

Posted on May 28, 2010 19:25

Stephanie:

The book turned out really nice!

Posted by Stephanie | May 29, 2010 7:24 PM

Posted on May 29, 2010 19:24

nikole:

your new site looks really great, aprile. i hope you'll publish the book, that would be great!

Posted by nikole | May 30, 2010 11:46 AM

Posted on May 30, 2010 11:46

B:

I've been having a break from blog, too! It's hard when you're doing too much, or (you think) you are doing too little, isn't it? I say enjoy this hiatus to really think about what you want to do... because once you start working you have no time to think! :)

Posted by B | May 31, 2010 9:45 AM

Posted on May 31, 2010 09:45

Erica:

Aprile, I love Natural Living. I hope you do make it into a book. Best of luck with the job search!

Posted by Erica | June 5, 2010 1:17 PM

Posted on June 5, 2010 13:17

chelsea :

this turned out so great!! so glad i got to be part of it. i totally understand the need for a blogging break. hope you are well.

Posted by chelsea | June 5, 2010 6:45 PM

Posted on June 5, 2010 18:45

carri:

Aprile, I like Natural Living and your thesis a lot. You have the taste a lot of girls will also love, you have the talent a lot of people admire, you have the guts I really truly appreciate, so go for your dreams! I hope to see your works published soon :)

Posted by carri | June 24, 2010 1:31 PM

Posted on June 24, 2010 13:31

alyssa :

Absolutely beautiful in every way. I am honored to be in it.
Much love,
Alyssa

Posted by alyssa | July 20, 2010 11:30 PM

Posted on July 20, 2010 23:30

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