i had this same dilemma about six months ago. and a year ago. and 12 years ago. i'm so indecisive but i finally returned home. 

back then, i was young and hungry to explore the rest of the country but now that i'm older (12 years later) and settled somewhat, i look for peace and comfort and i realized that i am most comfortable around my family and good friends. but it's not to say that i don't visit CA b/c I visit my friends out there all the time. friends are everywhere!

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Obviously NY. Because you can always go back to LA, since your family is out there, at least twice a year. Leave the home nest, mama's boy. Plus, how am I supposed to introduce you to my friend if you leave the city? And then we'd be short one East Coast Kwon . Don't leave us, oppa!!

And you promised to have THANKSGIVING DC happen this year.

I say NYC!  You can always go back to LA whenever you want.  Although, some people have never regretted leaving NYC sooner than later. 

I second the Tuesday night tea parties at 2669 S Barrington #102.

Just say F Off America and move to HK with me.

Or do what Sam does, compromise. Move to Topeka, Kansas.

The sunshine state. In the hotel lobby.

since i too have had the opportunity to live on both coasts.. i see how torn you could be. NY has so much to offer and this city has personality far beyond what any other city can offer, hands down. LA has amazing weather/food and like you said the base of ur good friends/family so i see how tempting it is to go back. its a hard decision cause both places have a lot of positives but since i flocked back home for the same reason of close friends/family.. there are time i wished i stayed out in LA longer and took advantage while i was there... home will always be there, so i think that while you're here, make the most of it and be thankful that you even have the option of choosing between these two fantabulous cities, when some people would give anything & everything just to be able to think of living in these places.

ur a smart guy andy kwoon. whatever decision you make, everyone will respect you (and hate you) hahaha. jokes. but.. u JUST moved into an apt near KTOWN u butt.. when theres people like me who live in JACKSON WHERE-IN-THE-HELL-IS-THAT HEIGHTS. you rich people make me sick -.- lol

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