QUALILTY OF LIFE
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11/18/2010
we live in the san fernando valley, a suburb of l.a. called sherman oaks.
I grew up in so cal, moving away for college and work, and am now back again. I feel i have a new perspective on my city. I definetly feel that ones experience of a city depends on one's age, stage in life, and what they are looking for. for example, as a young man, i enjoyed all los angeles had to offer: great beaches, fun night clubs, beautiful girls (although beautiful girls are everywhere in the world), great restaurants, great shopping, and the great l.a. relaxed way of life. now as a 40 y.o. married guy with two small kids, i dont frequent the clubs or hang outs i once did. i still enjoy the beaches and fun places to go, especailly the great weather. HOWEVER, now my life is dominated by terrible traffic, smog, overpopulation, and insane real-estate prices. I find myself working long hours to pay off my mortgage and other bills and i find i dont get my money's worth. I am sure i am not alone in this, but i often talk to my wife about living somewhere nice and relaxed. maybe as a family we should take advantage of more l.a. has to offer, but this seems forced, and i know i sound old, but i am tired at the end of the day. also socially, l.a. is a very tough place. fortunately i have my family here and friends from my youth, but l.a. can be, with all its millions of people, a very lonely place. all in all, i wouldnt mind moving. i guess someone from ohio reading this will say the 'grass is always greener', they may be right, but there is no substitute for first-hand experience.
BZ-BEE | Los Angeles, CA