Saturday, August 13, 2011

There are no boring things, Only boring people.

8/13/2011


"There are no boring things, Only boring people." - Unknown


For the kids that I work with, the most common reason for engaging in drug use is the inebriation makes the mundane more excitable. Boredom is strange concept to me because to admit that "I am bored" is to admit that I am fully incapable of finding interest or discovery in the miriade of natural and man made creations. The Buddhists believe that all that is necessary to live a life of fulfillment is one square meter and in it you may find all knowledge. While this may hold true is a under very narrow, Buddhist philosophy, I find it much easier to seek discovery in that which is being ignored in the rush of life. 


  The day began with a quick trip up to the REI garage sale to "invest in practical gear for work"....  this always results in buying things that I don't really need that would be better classified as toys. I exited the store with the replacement of the $119 dollars burden that could only be relieved by a GoPro Camera.

   First order of business was to document the decrepit industrial section that looms across the train tracks.


 Before too long I was wrapped up in the idea of exploring what looked like to be a refinery of some sort that had been unused for sometime. Walking around the premiss relieved numerous points as which the fence was in poor repair but they all lacked the a cinematic assault I desired. Something about crawling under a fence makes me feel like a criminal, but flying up it like Spiderman is another story entirely. 



2 comments:

  1. REI sales are like a votex to unknown desires (until seen in the bin). Impressive, as is the 50 pence. I love black and white but have been trying to get a H (those giant negatives needed for the camera) to give it the Margaret Cameron feel. Sadly even in the UK, they cost the bomb. Perhaps we could have a 'presumed boring' photo blog circle? I could even host a prize. I like hosting prizes. Elizabeth (from Screw Bronze)

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  2. Respekt! Nice interesting Location! Where is the place?

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