#NerdsUnite: I just graduated college!! But um, now what? (I've been called a unicorn. Not once…but twice)

<editorsnote> Nerds, meet my buddy Megan. She recently just graduated from SDSU and is now entering the world with a fresh pair of eyes in a stinky economy. In these series of posts she will discuss her thoughts and discoveries as she ventures out into the real world. Hit it Meg!!! </editorsnote>

#TalkNerdyToMeLover's @MegCorbs

This compliment (if you can call it that) was given to me after saying that I was born and raised in Los Angeles.

I'm a "valley girl." A San Fernando Valley girl to be more exact. But it is the very same valley that the likes, whatevers and OMG are said to originate from (think Clueless). It's also the porn capital of the world but that's neither here nor there.

I didn't realize how truly rare I was until I came back from college. Obviously I was surrounded by fellow Angelenos growing up so I didn't think too much about it. But since I've grown my circle of friends post-college, it is very apparent.

One of my favorite questions to ask people I meet in LA is "Where did you grow up?" 99% of the time it isn't here. I love meeting people from ALL over and asking them a million questions about why they decided to come to my city. People's stories are always so inspiring and kick my ass into gear.

So back to why I was called a unicorn…twice.

When these two people found out I was born and raised here they couldn't believe it. 

Them: "Wait, so like you were actually born in this city and spent your childhood here?"

Me: "Yup"

Them: "That is so rare to find, like spotting a unicorn. YOU are like my unicorn!"

Me: "Um, thanks?"

Then come the questions about what it was like. Honestly I LOVED growing up here. There is always something to do or see. I have a built in tolerance to all types of people because you wouldn't survive if you didn't. I never had to worry about if my favorite band or singer were going to come to my town, because they ALWAYS were and celebrity sightings were incredibly common. 

I think all of the LA transplants have given me a better appreciation for this amazing city. If this many people want to change their lives to move here and follow their dreams, how effing lucky am I that I grew up here and have a built-in support system of family and friends.

So if you ever see this unicorn around be sure to say hello and tell me your story. I'd love to hear it :)

#nerdsunite

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