Good morning all, it has been some time since I posted a blog. Since I tend to make them ridiculously long, I am going to try and keep them shorter and cover more topics or the same topics with multiple posts.
Since I've lived in L.A. a fair amount of time now, I thought it might be a good idea to give those who are considering moving here a good amount of information as to what they're in for. In small (er) increments. This one may appear long, but believe this for me it's a really short one.
So you want to move to Los Angeles huh? Well, you're far from alone. If you've never even visited here (I hadn't prior to relocating), you're really in for something different than you've ever experienced. L.A. is unlike any other place I've ever been, and I'm sure it's that way for everyone here who are what we refer to as transplants. L.A. is one of the most culturally diverse, interesting, and fascinating places in the U.S. So if you're moving here, you're in for an experience. No matter how long you live here, you'll have stories to tell for the rest of your life, even if you only remain here for a few months.
I must say this: I firmly believe that unless there is a VERY specific reason for you to be here, that you really shouldn't. Do as you wish but this place is WAY TOO EXPENSIVE just because you want to see what it's like and/or want the gorgeous weather. You'll be attending school here, are chasing a dream in some part of the entertainment industry as a musician/actor/filmmaker/etc., have family here, or whatever your reason may be - the price tag IS NOT WORTH IT if you aren't seriously chasing something that only or largely exists here that you feel will better you on a personal or career level. You give up a lot to live here on many levels.
Also if you decide you can't handle it anymore and leave, no one will blame you either. I myself did and came back, but this place isn't for sissies. I'll be covering as many topics on the city and surrounding areas as I can to give you the best idea I can (I have lived in L.A. for a total of 6 1/2 years) as someone who has seen and done quite a bit in all that time.
For now, thank you for reading and if you are planning on moving here, the first thing I can tell you is that you need a MEGA METRIC ******FUCK TON******* OF MONEY. Start saving if you already haven't, and start looking for at least a potential place to live. There's apartments and rooms everywhere, finding a place won't be hard. Affording it probably will be, and if you haven't researched what they cost get on it.
To close here, nothing I post in this series of blogs will be anything but the truth. For those who haven't lived here, you're going to read these and go "REALLY?" A lot. Trust me, I've lived through all these scenarios. I wouldn't lie to and/or steer you wrong. I consider this a public service.
Stay tuned for the next installment of this blog which will cover the pros and advantages of being in Los Angeles.
Thank you for reading! Please share. UP THE IRONS \m/ \m/
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