March 13, 2014

High Land


A few weeks ago, I wandered around on Hollywood and Highland a few days before the Oscars. The tall gold statues and red carpet were wrapped in plastic. Everyone's feet and eyes could only get so close to the real thing. I guess that's the thing about Hollywood, or Los Angeles in general; it excites and alienates all at once. Everything is within reach, but a lot of it isn't for you.

I feel like it's not cool to ever say anything bad about Los Angeles, especially if you're from here. But like the house you grew up in, you know the secret safe spots and you know where the creak-y boards are. As I walked across the street to wait for Matt at the El Capitan, a Spongebob Squarepants creepily said in a Spongebob Squarepants voice, "Hey, Gorgeous." If you live here, you know, Hollywood and Highland is one of the creakiest (and creepiest) boards of all.

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