Observations: a week in Los Angeles

First of all, let me say that I really like it here. I have spent quite a bit of time in LA in the past, but never for more than a day or two at a time. Being here for just over a week has allowed me to gain some new insight. Here are my observations:

Some of the stereotypes are true.

The drivers are awful, traffic is awful. I love to drive, but driving in this city makes me want to stay home. Everyone is in a rush and no one is paying attention. Bad drivers, no bueno.

EVERYONE is in the "industry." You can't walk down the street or sit in a restaurant without hearing about everyone's audition/script/agent/manager/blah/blah/blah. It is comical and kinda sad.  We can't just be a world full of actors. Someone (..hey, I'm not volunteering either) needs to do something productive and meaningful for society...

I use Yelp all the time, especially in a new city. Reading Yelp here is wildly entertaining/annoying. LA folks write their Yelp reviews as if they're auditioning screen-plays.

These are real yelp reviews:

Gorgy views and tasty sushsush make me a happy unagi.

These Burgers are JUICY ANGUS COUTURE!!! These are the juiciest burgers I've ever eaten hands down.   I mean your Mom and your friend in culinary school wish their burgers called you back for another like these handmade burgers do.

He showed me where to park and when to stop, guiding me through until I needed to step out. He opened the door for me as if I was some sort of celebrity and told me "I've got it from here...Go on inside, where we have some fresh brewed coffee & magazines!!!"   I looked at him a little confused (as I had not ever been greeted this way before at a Jiffy Lube) but he reassured me with that ear to ear smile and showed me the way to the relaxing waiting room (WITH FREE COFFEE!!!)