It's always funny talking to other people about LA. Everyone has a very specific opinion about this city whether they've been here or not. Most people assume that LA is full of spoiled brat, rich people or failed actors. Bottom line, you'd have to be crazy to live here and mad to love it!
I guess I should put it out there that I am mad. I think LA is a wonderful place. It has its ups and downs just like every city but there are so many opportunities here! So many avenues to create and collaborate with brilliant people everywhere you go! There are so many creative people in this town and we can let our creativity run free without feeling out of place. Themed parties, networking cocktails and collaborative hangouts are a part of my daily life!
Most misconceptions of LALA Land come from what everyone sees on TV or in the tabloids, etc. People forget that the main industry in LA is entertainment so everything you're fed about this city is anything that will make money. Failed marriages, gossip, "Real Housewives" garbage that those of us who live here honestly ignore. Who is Taylor Swift dating? I have no idea because I'm working 20 hours a day to make my own stuff happen.
We're "lost" because our daily schedules include working out, yoga and very strict diets. It has nothing to do with the fact that maybe we'd like to live longer, a few extra pounds makes a huge difference on camera and doing yoga keeps your muscles healthy and your mood stable? The truth is, LA does have a lot of lost people but it has a lot of driven, motivated people that I am thankful to be around. I'm challenged here and surrounded by people that not only push me to do more, they also hold me up if I fall.
So yeah, we're mad because our lives move fast out here and we're all career driven but it's all for the sake of entertainment. God gave me a passion to entertain and I'm going to do it no matter what. So just remember that everything you see about LA is entertaining you. Whether it makes you happy, sad, angry, or confused, your emotions have been manipulated to make you crave more. It's what we do and it's why you can't get enough.
To be continued...
Kimberly
