Whoo, almost forgot about this. Good thing I came on today. I know I should do this about Veronica, but I have so much respect for Lorelai I feel I should write about her.
I grew up in an area where teenage mothers never had a desire to do well in school. So when I started watching Gilmore Girls I stereotyped Lorelai as this type. I didn't hate her, but I saw her as a single mother who makes mistake after mistake. Since last year, I have watched the complete series 6 times and it has given me a better understanding to Lorelai's life. She is not just a single mother, she is a successful businesswoman. I am currently working towards a business degree and have been around people who are way more book smart then me. That is when the fear would kick in. The fear of failing and the thought of being in a job below the level I want. Through Lorelai, I have the reminder that no matter where you are in life, or the skills that you possess, you can still make something of your life, if you wish to do so. When people ask what I want in life I say "I want the feeling of achievement by climbing to a position in business that I am happy with." Before watching Gilmore Girls, I thought life was about getting that one job and making a living through it. Working hard for promotions never crossed my mind. To some degree I didn't think it was possible. As people, Lorelai and I are very different, but when it comes to her life as a businesswoman it is impossible for me not to admire and respect her, as well as hope to achieve what she has.
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