(9.28.09) The Cat Killed Curiosity

Questions.
You encourage me to ask them.
But the only query I have is:

Why don't I have any questions?

And I am horrified.
I think the cat won the battle this time.

(9.27.09) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle?

Las Vegas, as it happens, does not have a neighborhood recycling program. This should not be a surprise. A city that seems to pride itself on personal convenience at an exorbitant ecosystem cost probably would not take the time to invest in a recycling system. So while I go to great lengths to make myself look like an idiot to take pictures in my dumpster, it strikes me that these objects will be immortalized in the landfill. These discarded objects need no pictures to speak for them, to remind the world that they exist. Hopefully in the days to come I can offer a photographic voice for the creatures and habitats that do need to be heard and preserved in this fragile environment.

Administrative Note

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(9.25.09) In-N-Out



Nelson introduced me to In-N-Out Burger today. This West Coast hamburger chain is known for its simple menu, off-menu selections, and vocal fan base. After hearing about the chain for years, I was excited to find a restaurant 10 minutes from my apartment. Nelson's brief visit provided the perfect opportunity to offer my patronage. My hamburger was tasty, but it was heavily seasoned with friendship, so perhaps I am biased?

(9.24.09) Waiting for the Electricity




This is Ichabod.

(9.23.09) Tabula Rasa




Welcome to Nevada! September 24, 2009 marks my first full day in this foreign place. Unless you count a brief pit stop 10 years ago, I have never been to Nevada. To be honest, I would not have predicted that I would be taking up residence in this state, but here I am in Sin City herself. As I get to know this place, I want to process it in a healthy manner with my friends and family, and so I arrived at this blog. I hope to use words and pictures to tell the story of my year in Nevada, to creatively capture the adventures I am bound to encounter.

I must admit that the prospect of exposing my art and my story is almost as nerve-wracking as undertaking this move to Nevada. Until my courage fails me, however, I plan to produce one piece of art on this blog for each day I count myself a Nevada resident. So as a new Nevadan, I welcome you! Welcome to 365 days of Nevada living.