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Trust me, it’s been as curious to me as it’s been to you (okay, kidding. I know you’re not thinking about me that much), the way I left LA, pronto, presto, and without looking back.

Even more baffling is the fact that in some way, I contributed to the LA mystique, with my photos gorged with sunshine, my bright home and my auspicious spiritual journey.

I thought I had found heaven. And I had in so many ways.
But it’s like suddenly, heaven got a hiccup, regurgitated and spit me out. How did that happen? Well…

FIRST, LET’S GET TO THE BASICS.
 

a) Here is what people say about the LA culture.

People are fake. Hollywood types are the worst. LA is full of social climbers.

b) Here is what I thought about all of this.

Pffff, not at all. It just depends on who you surround yourself with.

c) Here is what I think now.

Well yes. Okay. So, as is with every stereotype ever, there might be a sliver of truth.

A big portion of LA people are working in the entertainment industry. Being that for most of them it’s g…

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