If you live in So Cal and you do these things, are you considered "cool"?
955920
I live in socal, and while those things are the norm for a lot of people out here, they do not define cool in any way shape or form. If your friend wants to be cool, tell him to just be himself and his "coolness" will come from there. The things you mentioned are just that...things. You can buy, rent, or borrow anyone of those listed, but like I said, "cool" comes from within. Good luck to your friend.
169756
I think you would do well in California.  There is a wide variety of styles here, as it is a very large state.  Our economy is usually a bit healthier than the country as a whole, and we have a lot of beautiful places to live.\n\nI live in Santa Cruz County, near the middle of the state, and it is the most wonderful place I have ever been.  We are within commute distance of San Jose and the silicon valley, but on the ocean.  People are friendly, but not too in-your-face, and respect privacy.  Newcomers are welcome if they bring marketable skills and have enough resources not to need public assistance.  There is a general tolerance, as there are many different ethic and racial backgrounds in California and in Santa Cruz in particular.  You have to appreciate weirdness, though!
198866
let me tell you my fellow laid back friend. there is a place for everyone. but the one place that will always be home for me is southern california. there is no more laid back and accepting place in the world. this is especially great if you like to be outdoors or are the sporty type. as you well know the weather is just about always perfect, and you are only an hour and a half away from snow, dessert, mountains, and of course the beautiful beaches. as you also well know the place is heavily populated, i know you dont like crowds, but if you want to find someone with similar intrests, i promis there are thousands there whatever your into. AND you get to learn the value of a dollar. dosnt sound like much, but you have to work hard and not live in excess if you want to get by comfortably. of course you could hate it there, but this is just my opinion. its a wonderful place, but if you dont want to pay that much the pacific nothwest has the same feel without the beautiful weather. ie portland or seatle. very cool places, just not if you like to get out much. good luck man, i hope you find a place you really love.
30447
Couple of answers here may be right for the states those folks live in, and you didn't say what state you're in, so I'll just add my two cents and be done.\n\nIn California, I'm sworn to do my job by the city I work for, but my authority comes from the state.
1081921
Im from the L.A. area.\n\nIts not so bad.  But I enjoy a slower paced life, with more mountains and trees and stuff now.   \n\nI have a little saying that I go by...\n\n"Grow (and thrive) where you are planted."
252407
Nope. Cut it out with the "looking cool" think. Looking cool isn't everything in life. You sound overly obsessive. Deep breaths, man. Deep. Breaths.
958113
then you can go out and murder who you like and not worry .. how cool is that ?\ni dont think it is that simply though ... at least i hope not
583504
What State ? I knew someone here in CA who did that for awhile before they realized it's illegal.
24480
Cool is whatever you deem it to be; be the maker of cool, not a slave to other's interpretations of it!
1094658
no, is he a cool dude?
92836
Because it is a trend thing--like most things in California. Someone makes it cool, and then everyone has to follow it. Why not do something because you like it--even if no one else does? Be original. :-D
982330
I didn't live inside of LA, but I lived just outside of it, and yes it is superficial.  It is not appealing to me, but it depends on the person, and what they want out of life.
1054156
I like where I'm living right now.\nWouldn't change a thing.\nThanx 4 asking!
341924
Or you can do this ^.^ which in my opinion is much more cooler. \n^.^
410750
yes we are cool! I am interested to know what others think too!
315362
Because you so f**cking cool!! Can I be your friend..ROFL!
94726
I live in California, and I know we do.