Why Do I Hate L.A.?
Update 7/1/18: I love LA now. It’s really grown on me. It’s one of those places that takes awhile to get the feel for. A place that only slowly reveals itself and, after years of going there, I can say fully that I love LA. I wouldn’t want to live there but I love visiting! Los Angeles. There’s just something about it I hate. I hate the traffic and the lack of public transportation. I hate the vanity and how everyone is “so Hollywood.” I hate the pollution. I hate the lack of neighborhoods. LA just rubs me the wrong way. But I haven’t spent much time in the city. My opinion has only been formed by a few short visits. I wonder if I really hate L.A. or just think I do? We all have preconceived notions and perceptions of different places. We all have our own prejudices and opinions based on what we’ve read and heard over the years. Stories from the news, the Internet, and our friends create an image in our minds. As long as I can remember, I’ve a...