California Dream(s)

The California dream is an extended and more specific form of the American dream. While both are characterized by new beginnings and opportunity, I believe the California dream lends itself to the individual, whereas the American dream is stereotyped by a happy family. Living the California dream, or an attempt to do so, brings about questions regarding "how can I make it big?" This dream is most clearly defined by an aspiration towards fame, wealth, and glory. However, I do believe that this image of the California dream is tainted a bit by what could be called the LA or Hollywood dream. I believe in an entirely different 'Norcal' dream, defined by free living, health, and even nature. It is impossible for me to synthesize these two ideas into a single coherent dream representative of the entirety of California.