Watching TV isn’t always a waste of time, especially when shows teach life lessons and give sound advice to their viewers. In this opinion, senior Maudie Frye reflects back on the things she has taken away from one of her all time favorite shows, Gilmore Girls. 

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By Maudie Frye

I don’t take pride in too many things, but I definitely take pride in my obsession with Gilmore Girls. I’m a die-hard fan and I surely put the average avid TV watcher to shame. Unlike most people, I didn’t watch Gilmore Girls only once– I have watched it at least seven times. Watching seven seasons seven times may seem borderline psychotic, but, to me, the lessons I’ve learned from Gilmore Girls makes it worth every second.

With 22 or more episodes in each of the seven seasons, Gilmore Girls give its viewers the opportunity to really get to know the characters. I learned to love journalism through Rory, I learned how to deal with with parents who have high expectations through Logan, and I realized that coffee is often a necessity from Lorelai. As silly as it may sound, Gilmore Girls has been guiding me through high school and I am thankful for what I’ve learned from it. Now that my time in high school is coming closer to the end, I wanted to share some pearls of wisdom that the people of Stars Hollow have given me.

One: No one and nothing is perfect. It’s all about how we handle it. Take what you’re given and add a positive spin. The one thing you can control is your outlook on a situation, not the situation itself.

Two: “You jump, I jump, Jack.” Although I’m not using this in the same context as when Logan and Rory jumped off a five-story high ladder with umbrellas, I do believe that having trust in your friends and your relationships is extremely important. We are all going through similar experiences, and it is our responsibility to help each other out wherever and whenever we can.

Three: “Life’s short, talk fast.” Prioritize, say what needs to be said, and don’t waste time dwelling on the things you cannot change. Have an extra cup of coffee for a friend who needs it, or take the time to have a movie marathon, but whatever it is you want to do, be decisive.

Whatever it is for you that’s guiding you, hang onto it. Stars Hollow will always be my home away from home, and I’m grateful for all the lessons I’ve learned along the way.