When I close my eyes and think of what La-La land is, I see one of the world's centers of culture, entertainment, technology, international trade, higher education, and traffic. A city of Angels where people come to pursue an array of "dreams." A city where the sun shines almost everyday, and the stars are on the sidewalk instead of in the night sky. The 405 has become a large component of my life, from the billboards that line its perimeter, to the fancy cars that travel on its surface at a mere crawl to mock speed. I have read that LA is the second most populous city in the United States and the largest in California, housing nearly 13 million people from the western beaches to the eastern skyline of the city. A city where anything is possible; a La-La land offering endless opportunities so that anyone can become a shining star.
- Keli Moore