24 Things Everyone In L.A. Spends Too Much Time Doing

    Time not well spent.

    by
    Lara Parker
    by Lara Parker

    BuzzFeed Staff

    ,
    Christian Zamora
    by Christian Zamora

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. Waiting in an In-N-Out drive thru.

    2. Trying to combat the congestion while shopping at Trader Joe's.

    3. Smack talking EVERYTHING about the valley...

    Victoria Larsen @torialarsen4

    I wish I would've grown up in Southern California cause the valley seriously sucks

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    4. ... Or defending it.

    carly smith @carlyjsmith7

    maybe its you, not the valley that sucks #explorepeopleexplore

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    5. Trying to find parking while deciphering cryptic signs.

    6. Dropping off AND waiting for their car at the valet.

    7. Attempting to even drive to Malibu on the PCH.

    8. Dealing with the internal struggle of choosing between Starbucks and Coffee Bean.

    9. Trying to figure out if your waiter also had a guest role on Scandal, or if he's just super hot.

    10. Waiting to be seated for brunch on the patio.

    11. Thinking and tweeting about ANYTHING earthquake related.

    JOSH LEVI @JoshLeviWorld

    EARTHQUAKE JUST SLAYED LA

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    12. Trying to get any form of shopping done at The Grove.

    13. Searching for apartments and/or roommates on Craigslist and Westside Rentals.

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    14. Checking the weather on any given day.

    15. Trying to get the perfect picture with the Hollywood sign.

    16. Trying out new (juice) diets.

    17. Or new workout fads.

    18. Moving cars for street cleaning.

    19. Mapping out all the local flea markets to fill your Sunday afternoon with.

    20. Waiting for the smog to "burn off."

    21. Attempting to figure out the public transportation.

    22. Worrying about what the helicopter is shining its spotlight on.

    23. Trying to decide between buying a Dodger Dog or a nacho helmet.

    24. And declining invites to your friend's improv show.