Roadtrip Starts

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/14, 1/100 sec, ISO400
“New Mexico Sky” 2024

Today, we kicked off our road trip from Texas to California. I handled this leg of the drive, making a few stops along the way for food, fuel, and some photos — including this one after sunset. Once we arrived in Roswell, New Mexico, we settled in and headed out for dinner and drinks. I’d been eagerly anticipating that margarita since crossing the Texas/New Mexico border!

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/20 sec, ISO3200
“Beverages” Roswell, 2024

New Year Osechi

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 35mm, f/2.8, 1/60 sec, ISO2500
“Osechi” Cedar Park, 2025

It seems like my first blog post every year is always about Mariko’s delicious osechi. This year’s was no exception! She switched things up by using pork instead of the usual beef, and I have to say — I loved it even more!

Bonus pic of Anko surfacing like a seal in the ocean:

Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/60 sec, ISO400
“Anko the Seal” Cedar Park, 2025