Los Angeles is a place of dreams. Thousands flock here every year with stars in their eyes to pursue their dreams, and one of those dreamers was me in 2004. I still adore this place, and I’ve had many dreams come true here, including speaking roles in film and television as well as working as a professional writer full-time. Yes, I also did the stereotypical actor’s waitress job for four years as well, and I overcame a brief period of homelessness there. Los Angeles has its dark side.