I almost cried 😭 it was so refreshing to read something beautiful about my state that is positive! I’ve lived here all my life- and back four generations- and I deeply, deeply love this land. I’m in Sonoma county not LA but still! This place is so special. Thanks for seeing her 😭
Madison! Same! I'm an Angeleno but we are going up the coast and heading for Sonoma in a couple weeks to see if it's a place we could buy land and make home one day.
I hope you buy land in Sonoma. It's all so magical as you know. I'm in Napa and wouldn't trade NorCal for anything in this world except for my regular jaunts up and down the California Coast.
"If you’re still holding on to California hate, fueled by a weird mixture of envy and snobbery, I’m beginning to think maybe you’re just incapable of getting a sick tan." I'm Irish, on the East Coast, and offended!
Born and raised in Southern California, live in weed country now, above the bay area. This piece made me miss LA like you sometimes miss a hot charismatic boyfriend that was maybe possibly abusive but nonetheless made you feel alive. Side note: I can attest that the real ass hippies live in the north. Come up here. We also have in n out.
i’ve never seen ANYONE do California this much justice in writing. you just brought back my weird obsession with daydreaming about living in SF with my hot faceless boyfriend and five cats
I spent a ton of time in Hollywood in my late 20s. I loved the mexican fruit carts, wandering about smoking cigs everywhere and eating in Thai Town. Would recommend. People are people. Communicate :) !
I was visiting my brother in LA this past June and could not stop saying “California… knows how to party” every 5 minutes. Was just happy to be there, basking, double fisting my coffee and $20 erewhon smoothie.
Really enjoyed reading this!! Thanks for your words
Hoo ra, sister. And holy cats and dogs, eschewing 15 years of vegetarianism for your first In n Out double double is commitment of the highest order. Color me impressed. Next time you’re out, consider my open invitation for your next SoCal rite of passage…the Black Forest cake at Sherman’s Deli in Palm Springs. OR a cup of chowder at Neptune’s Net in Malibu. :)
That was a wise choice, Sudana. What’d you think of our signature dish? I lived on Double Doubles for the better part of 40 years until I gave up red meat. :)
Sis!!!! This was such a beautiful post!! 🥹
LA is really lucky to be described by you. ❤️
I was the lucky one! Thank you! Now message me someplace I can send you these little souvenirs!
STOP you’re the sweetest! I just need a big hug when i get back to the US! 🥹🥹 I LOVE YOU! 💌🫶🏻
I almost cried 😭 it was so refreshing to read something beautiful about my state that is positive! I’ve lived here all my life- and back four generations- and I deeply, deeply love this land. I’m in Sonoma county not LA but still! This place is so special. Thanks for seeing her 😭
Madison! This is the sweetest comment ever, truly made my day! I can’t wait to be back and explore more of her! Hope I did her beauty justice
Madison! Same! I'm an Angeleno but we are going up the coast and heading for Sonoma in a couple weeks to see if it's a place we could buy land and make home one day.
I hope you buy land in Sonoma. It's all so magical as you know. I'm in Napa and wouldn't trade NorCal for anything in this world except for my regular jaunts up and down the California Coast.
Eve Babitz reincarnate 💥 she’s proud af reading this
we all got a little Evie B in us ;)
I can do a double double in 4 bites. Also, In and Out fries are so booty. But those burgers 🤌🏻
"If you’re still holding on to California hate, fueled by a weird mixture of envy and snobbery, I’m beginning to think maybe you’re just incapable of getting a sick tan." I'm Irish, on the East Coast, and offended!
hahhahaha I’m so sorry but for real please try and get some sun
Born and raised in Southern California, live in weed country now, above the bay area. This piece made me miss LA like you sometimes miss a hot charismatic boyfriend that was maybe possibly abusive but nonetheless made you feel alive. Side note: I can attest that the real ass hippies live in the north. Come up here. We also have in n out.
Bay Area is next on my list Anna! I am already planning my way back! Will let you know as soon as I do 🤍
So brave mashallah
i’ve never seen ANYONE do California this much justice in writing. you just brought back my weird obsession with daydreaming about living in SF with my hot faceless boyfriend and five cats
First of all we should all be California dreamin’
Personally mine is looking out of the balcony of my Malibu beach house, the one my dead husband left me *wipes single widowed tear*
And thank you SO MUCH for that, truly the most highest of praise 🤍
i think you're an honorary angeleno now
and if you let me come back I promise to never make you go to Barney’s Beanery ever again
when i make it to nyc, take me to the broiest bar and we'll be even
Fair 🤝
after that 9 mile hike, I hope so 🥹
I spent a ton of time in Hollywood in my late 20s. I loved the mexican fruit carts, wandering about smoking cigs everywhere and eating in Thai Town. Would recommend. People are people. Communicate :) !
Sudan’s needs to move to Spain 🤣
Girl I probably would in a NY minute ;)
I was visiting my brother in LA this past June and could not stop saying “California… knows how to party” every 5 minutes. Was just happy to be there, basking, double fisting my coffee and $20 erewhon smoothie.
Really enjoyed reading this!! Thanks for your words
Teresa!!! That was literally me lol. Such a good time, how could I not have endless love for it.
New York 🤝 LA 🤝 Bay Area ❤️
Bay Area is next Seany :)
🙌
california made me soft too
In-n-Out. Iykyk.
Hoo ra, sister. And holy cats and dogs, eschewing 15 years of vegetarianism for your first In n Out double double is commitment of the highest order. Color me impressed. Next time you’re out, consider my open invitation for your next SoCal rite of passage…the Black Forest cake at Sherman’s Deli in Palm Springs. OR a cup of chowder at Neptune’s Net in Malibu. :)
Thank you Frank! I figured, when in Rome ;)
That was a wise choice, Sudana. What’d you think of our signature dish? I lived on Double Doubles for the better part of 40 years until I gave up red meat. :)
Honestly it was pretty fucking good, 5 stars from the NY judge
Nice. There really isn't a better burger in SoCal.