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rystal Wojtowich, a hospitality industry worker, has gained 5.6 million views on TikTok for her videos showcasing the breathtaking desert views from her home on the edge of Las Vegas. For Wojtowich, living in Mountain's Edge, a community tucked away in the southwestern corner of the Las Vegas Valley, is just her everyday life.

    Wojtowich grew up in South Dakota and moved to Vegas five years ago. She chose this neighborhood for its privacy while still being close to amenities like grocery stores and parks. "The home was a perfect fit for my needs," she says, adding that she doesn't feel isolated despite the desert surroundings.

    Adapting to the scorching climate took some time for Wojtowich, who is used to blizzards rather than heat waves. She's learned to stay hydrated, keep her car windows tinted, and crank up the AC early to cope with the extreme temperatures. During the hot summer months, she adjusts her daily routine to avoid the blistering sun.

    While living on the edge of Las Vegas has its perks, such as easy landscaping and a mix of privacy and community, it also comes with downsides like a longer commute to downtown Vegas. Wojtowich notes that the neighborhood can attract rowdy outsiders who disturb the peace at night. She's also had encounters with desert wildlife, including scorpions and coyotes.

    Despite these challenges, Wojtowich loves her home and the unique balance it offers between seclusion and community. "I get a mix of both lives," she says. Her advice to those considering living on the edge of Las Vegas is to be prepared for the desert environment and its creatures, and to invest in pest control.

    Wojtowich's videos have captured the imagination of social media users who are drawn to the otherworldly emptiness of the desert just a stone's throw from people's homes. "It really is no different than any other neighborhood," she concludes, dispelling the notion that living on the edge of Las Vegas is unnatural or dystopian.