Omar Maldonado – This is the type of coffee maker one sees in a hotel room besides the neatly folded face cloths and wrapped soaps. Therefore, it would not be surprising if its owner felt a certain temporariness when it comes to his home. He likely feels that his place is an in-between stage in life, a prelude to the next leap forward. Though many people (usually single) own 4 ounce coffee makers, this one still has the instructions printed on a sticker along the reservoir and this detail also adds to the sense of that it belongs in a hotel.

The owner chose to photograph his machine with the carafe missing (perhaps in the sink). When you couple this fact with the slightly burned heat plate (perhaps from a neglectful morning), it becomes clear that he works extemporaneously and without strict routine or preparation. He doesn’t mind doing things as they come up. Some may call this procrastination, but more optimistically, it may be a sign of being carefree and whimsical.