I know, I know, I am a total FREAK when it comes to Friends. I just can't help it. It's like a disease that I'll be stuck with for life. So just bear with me, k? I mean, if Friends didn't apply to everyday life SO MUCH, I would shut up more....
Read MoreEvery year, a myriad of people move to Los Angeles to pursue a dream. Whether that dream is to be a successful actor, live a life by the water, become the next Steven Spielberg (or the next, next. My cousin Benh Zeitlin is the next Spielberg!), or break into the music industry—it's a dream that can't be fulfilled anywhere else. LA is definitely a special place where dreams are coming true all the time.
Read MoreYou've heard me (and the rest of the world) say it over and over again: Los Angeles is all about who-you-know. So, it should be obvious how important networking is. But let's break this down. What really is "networking"? Going to a happy hour and handing someone your business card? That's certainly part of it. But like, a tiny baby part.
Read MoreBecause LA is a big city, people assume that it has a super expensive cost of living. And while real estate is close to completely unaffordable, LA isn't outrageous when it comes to everyday activities. Here is a rundown of what those activities costs. Keep in mind, of course you can go to a more upscale part of town and pay more, but these are the averages:
Read MoreMy last day visiting San Francisco, I decided to dodge the rain and head for the giant public library. I know it sounds nerdy, but have you ever gone to a city's main public library? The architecture and interior is often quite beautiful. LA has a really great one in the downtown neighborhood. (And remember when Carrie almost got married in the one in NYC??)
Read MoreHere is a fun little quiz to help you figure out if you're ready to move to Los Angeles.
Read MoreAs you probably know from my ebook, and Free Rent Guide, I spend a lot of time trying to teach you all about the neighborhoods of LA. It may seem excessive, but once you get here, you'll totally get it. LA is crazy spread out, and if you're stuck living in a neighborhood you don't like, you're gonna spend a lot of time in your car.
Read MoreWhen people move to LA, they start counting their anniversaries. I know it sounds weird, but it's just how it is. Every year on the anniversary of the day we moved, we announce to the (Facebook) world that it's our LA anniversary. Yesterday was my 6 year anniversary, and after my obligatory Facebook anniversary post, I started thinking: there are gift guides for wedding anniversaries, why not LA anniversaries? I felt compelled to make one. It only includes the important years, though. I hope you enjoy it—let me know what you think in the comments below!
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