Thursday, July 4, 2013

Gilmore Girls Taught Me To Dream

Today is the 4th of July, which means Happy Independence Day, America!

I've spent my holiday lying around the house, watching tv and snacking on Chex Mix. I might even finally clean my bookshelves! *cue the gasps*

For now, though, I'm content to lay on the couch watching The Gilmore Girls, laughing at how similar Rory and Lorelei are to my mom and I. When I was younger my mom always joked that we were just like the Gilmore Girls. Our relationship was similar to theirs and still is. 

When I started watching The Gilmore Girls I was in 7th grade, I think. My life and ideas about life have changed a great deal since then, still my love for this show has not changed. It still never fails to make me laugh, make me cry, make me daydream and wish for all the magic it makes me believe in. I want to be Rory, who is smart and driven. I also want the crazy and wild side of Lorelei. 

The reason I love the show so much is because no matter what episode you watch you still can understand and feel something. You want Rory to step out of her shell a little, for Lorelei to do something crazy and have her usual banter with Luke. You want a Friday night family dinner with Lorelei's parents and the Gilmore girls, filled with sarcasm, banter and jabs that have you rolling on the floor. There's always that little life lesson moment that leaves you reflecting and thinking. The best part is the bond between Rory and Lorelei. 

I may never be able to fully explain my love for this show, but if you've never seen it you need to. Then you'll understand why I'm so in love with it. 

Again, Happy Indepence Day! 

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