One April 9, 2009, the world was given a great gift.

That gift was "Parks and Recreation."

This genius television show made us laugh, cry, dance and cry some more for seven beautiful seasons—and at the head of it all was Leslie Knope, portrayed by Amy Poehler.

Leslie Knope is one of the most amazing female characters our generation has ever seen on television. She's hard working, caring and enthusiastic about the things she loves.

So heres times we all related to Leslie Knope

1. When someone else tries to date your crush.

2. When you're dead but you have to keep smiling.

3. Eating the most important meal of the day.

4. Having fun at work.

5. Trying to get something you want.

6. And then you don't get what you want.

7. When you really set your mind to something.

8. When you're trying to properly compliment your best friend.

9. When some new confusing trend takes over the youths.

10. Meeting your favorite celebrity.

11. Or when your day just keeps getting progressively worse.

12. Trying to start a new diet.

13. But you just give up.

14. When someone's being a real jerk.

15. When November finally ends.

16. When someone doesn't notice your new haircut.

17. When your best friend's being weird.

18. Or you realized you've made a horrible decision.

19. When you see someone you can't stand.

20. When you fall in love.

21. And know that you'll always have your friends to welcome you home.