Do other people remember getting clothes from other people when they were kids? I can clearly remember several dresses that I loved at least in part because of who they came from. Including one dress that I patiently waited for my sister to grow out of.

She looks adorable!

Cindy, I took enough meds to fall asleep (they seemed to act weirdly on me last night) and have woken up to a much more manageable level of pain.

I remember getting sweaters from aunts and uncles when I was 4-ish. I had one that was dark brown and had these cool metal buttons that was my fave....

think I would have to research the various areas closely if I were to try and live there.

I'm sure there's a couple of parts of the city where you'd fit right in, Laura. Out near the beach would suit you as would, I think, my neighborhood, which is also generally Allyson's neighborhood, so there's lots to recommend it.

The dry bothered me a lot. This may be because I live in such a humid climate and I might acclimate over time.

I feel exactly the opposite about Florida. Every time I go there, it feel's like I'm swimming through solid air. I wonder if I'd just get used to it over time, but I generally prefer my dry clime.

The air quality on a couple trips was really awful and I don't think I could deal with that.

Yeah, that's one of the crappy things about LA. Can't do too much about that at the moment. Does it help to mention that it used to be a LOT worse, and California clean air laws have made the difference .

Your traffic seriously sucks, which saying a lot since my area isn't known for great driving conditions. I don't know if people find solutions for that.

There are some routes that are always going to suck (see: Kristin's commute to school), but for most others, if you study hard, pay attention, and have a good teacher, there are all kinds of alternate routes to keep you moving.

The traffic is much worse for new people than it is for people who've been driving in the city for a while.

Cute girl sprog in pretty dresses!

Some of my favorite clothes were hand-me-downs, in part because they reminded me of whoever they came from. My grandmother gave my sister and I velvety long dresses with embroidered bodices that my mom kept after we outgrew them, and my niece claimed my sister's as sooon as she was big enough to wear it without tripping. She wore it all the time - climbed trees in it, played softball, whatever. It eventually started wearing out. Niece decided that had to be because her mom wore it too much as a child, used it all up before she got it.

I liked LA well enough when I lived there, and I'd go back if I had a reason to. I left because I woke up one morning in February and realized I had no idea what day it was or even what time of year and felt the need to go somewhere that had seasons. No telling if that would kick in again - I didn't see it coming at all.

I liked LA well enough when I lived there, and I'd go back if I had a reason to. I left because I woke up one morning in February and realized I had no idea what day it was or even what time of year and felt the need to go somewhere that had seasons.

I hear a lot of people say that about LA. I think LA has seasons. They're just subtle. And maybe a little random sometimes. But there's seasons.

Though I do get why people say that.

SEANY!!!

Timelies.

LA is Right Out for me because I love not having to have a car. Also, the air quality is a huge issue for me. And the heat & dry. And the sprawl. But I will happily visit my peeps.

Sara looks adorable in the dress & tights! So freakin' cute!!

I will happily visit my peeps.

Promises, promises.... *wink*