There are times when I’m asked why I live in Southern California. My answer—it’s the place I was born, raised and have no intention of leaving. Though I have traveled throughout the United States and internationally, Southern California is where I choose to call home.
California, well, specifically the Los Angeles area, holds such allure to me. Why? Because it’s the only place from which I can get to the mountains, dessert or ocean all within an hour’s drive. Talk about variety. And then there’s the metropolitan aspects of LA that maintain a certain pulse…vibe that drives the city and her residents. The creative expression of those who live here is indisputable. After all, LA is the entertainment center of the world—always has been, most likely will remain such.
Are there downsides to calling LA home? Sure, just like anyplace. The traffic, overcrowding, high cost of real estate and of living are just a few of LA’s less-than-sexy aspects. But the plusses LA has to offer, in my opinion, far outweigh those.
I suppose that what most appeals to me about living in LA is the diversity I experience on a daily basis. Whether it’s the scenery I explore, the people I encounter or art forms freely displayed for all to see, I fell in love with LA long ago and have no intention of ending our relationship.
This is why I call Southern California home.
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