Visiting Los Angeles, California, was one of my childhood dreams. Growing up in a distant country where many things were limited, including dreaming big, made LA especially alluring. The freedom to be who you want and create without restrictions was always in my mind when I thought about California and LA. Maybe it was the stark difference from my hometown or the allure of Hollywood's entertainment industry, but life always seemed more interesting there. Does that make people happier? That's a p[...]