Lorelai’s Career Style

Posted by Lorelei on Nov 4, 2011 in Gilmore Girls | 0 comments

I’ve noticed that as I’ve gotten older I’ve been having different parallels with Lorelai. I recently had the opportunity to go into business with a family member. At first I thought “No, they always say business and family just doesn’t mix”. Then I really though about both of our situations and skill sets and it just seemed like the only way that either of us could really make it. My only basis for going through with this is Lorelai. She started a business with Sookie. Sure there were a few episodes with conflict. However, she even works with Sookie’s husband Jackson. They get to be around the people that they love all day. Sure there will be conflicts but think about how you feel about both your coworkers and your boss right now. You make it work and they aren’t even people that you actually like. I really hope that the TV is right on this one.

Is Lorelai a Good Role Model?

Posted by Lorelei on Oct 7, 2011 in Gilmore Girls | 5 comments

At first I’m tempted to say no; just because she did get pregnant as a teenager. However, every minute after that she seemed to step up and take responsibility. Sure, she’s a fictional character; but compare her mothering techniques to what you’d see on Teen Mom. (I think that’s what it’s called. I don’t watch it).

She is my role model just because she’s single and happy. She has her family and her friends and her work and her zany life. Living in Utah and being 29 and unmarried people often remark on how miserable my life must be. However, when I look at chances I have had to get married; that’s when I’d use the word miserable. I love my life. Someday; I will meet Luke and that will change. Watching Lorelai was one of the first times it dawned on me that being single was kind of awesome; and it kind of is. Do you think that Lorelai is a good role model?

The Gilmore Sense of Humor

Posted by Lorelei on Sep 24, 2011 in Gilmore Girls | 6 comments

I really have the Gilmore sense of humor thing down. I know this because when I tell a joke; no one laughs. In fact most people don’t even know it’s a joke.

This is something that happens to Lorelai a lot; especially around Emily. She often has to explain that she wasn’t being offensive it was one of her funny jokes. I think it’s easier to live with on the show than in real life. At least then Lorelai has an audience to laugh at her and Google her obscure references so that they can figure out why it is funny. I think in real life it just means I’m not that funny. Anyone else with a Gilmore sense of humor out there and do you tell jokes knowing that no one else will get them?

The Present Mountain

Posted by Lorelei on Sep 17, 2011 in Gilmore Girls | 1 comment

One thing I love about Gilmore Girls is how they celebrate birthdays. It’s an event that takes several days. Some years there are multiple parties if the grandparents are involved. The exception to this is Rory’s 21st birthday because she and Lorelai are in a fight, so Emily gets to throw the party and it’s all formal and breaks my heart.

The one good thing about that episode is when Lorelai looks at all of the gifts and comments about it being a present mountain. At least I’m pretty sure that’s what she says. It better be what she says, because it’s what I say now. It’s just so much more fun then calling a heap of toasters at a wedding “the gift table”. It’s a present mountain.