I could never live in LA

I don't want to be a complainer. I feel like no matter where one travels, comparisons will always be made to the home city... or problems will easily be pointed out in the other city.

So let's talk (complain) about LA.

1. Driving: It's bad enough that you MUST have a car in this "city." It's worse when people have no clue what they're doing. I'm pretty sure LA is the only city in the country where you can have traffic at all hours of the day/night. I read a brief study where someone analyzed LA driving on the freeway to determine why there was random traffic. The conclusion: reckless/stupid driving. If one person cuts off another, EVERYBODY slows down. If there is a random car on the shoulder, EVERYBODY slows down to look. It's unbelievable... and true... since I experience it EVERY DAY I'm here.

2. Slowness: I try to appreciate people taking their time to do something... like a detail, oriented task. I can't stand it when everything is done slowly. Food service, driving, talking, walking, thinking. People here... slow. I'm not saying stupid... ok I might be. ;)

3. Men: Hands down, this city has some of the most beautiful people in the country. Unfortunately a lot them are weird. LA attracts a lot of quirky people. It makes sense since that's what will get someone on TV, but it just doesn't fly for dating.

4. People in general: The problem with most people in LA is that they're egomaniacs with no money and quite often adjusted with plastic. Not that money is everything and plastic is terrible... but I love money, I plan on making a ton of it (with my education and not a "big break")... and I'm going to spend it with plastic.

5. Housing: Neighborhoods have names, but they make no sense (except Beverly Hills since that area has gates... no joke). You get such an eclectic mix of socioeconomic status in every neighborhood. And the rent doesn't adjust accordingly... in fact rent is solely based on the upperclass, and all people must pay it.

I'm very happy to get a break from LA when I go to Denver tomorrow!