Lost in LA

There is something about journeying up to LA and living in Orange County.  The City of Angels feels very far away.  The vibe up there is really different than down here.  The OC is very planned , newer and did not sprout from a huge city filled with history and diversity.  Its a bit simpler down here, not as congested, but also not as vibrant.

What makes LA feel even farther than it is?  TRAFFIC.  Usually lots of it.  When I pack the car to go up there its as if I am going on a cross country road trip.  I carefully go through my checklist. Coffee, check, full tank of gas, check, healthy snacks, check, too much gum in every flavor, check, face mist to keep me awake (yes I just say face mist), check, iPhone, check, coins for parking meters, check, sweaters & jackets, check, a sense of direction……uncheck. I have absolutely no sense of direction.  Never have & I’ve reconciled I never will.  You could turn me around in my own house and I could get lost.  No my house is not very big at all.

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