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Nov 2024
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the (possibly delusional) small town fan...

Emma Chamberlain
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i've been living in los angeles for 6 years now, and i finally love it here. but my dad and i recently went on a road trip and it really made me contemplate my future. i'm ruminating on the various pros and cons of living in big cities vs small towns.

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