I don’t know why it took me this long to start and finish "Gilmore Girls," but I finally accomplished this goal and man, what I’ve missed.

I’ve always seen "Gilmore Girls" on my TV schedule and would stumble upon it when I would watch ABCFamily, but I always ignored the mother and daughter that would appear on my screen. I began to watch it, but didn’t even make it past the first episode. On a boring summer evening, I learned that like much other shows, they were shooting a revival. Thanks to Netflix, "Gilmore Girls" was going to get another season. When I hear that shows like this are gaining more episodes after five or more years of being finished, I like to research about the context and what makes it something to be looked forward to.

I’m currently in my summer vacation and while watching "The X-Files" always seems like a good idea, I decided to give "Gilmore Girls" one more chance. What a mistake that was.

I now admire the show so, so much.

When I begin a show, and actually like the show, I always tend to watch the whole series in a short span of time; which means watching the series in less than two weeks, from morning to night non-stop. This was the case with "Gilmore." I never once thought this was going to be my first show that I would stay up until 7 a.m. watching. I can go on and on about how I got accustomed to the show, but let’s talk about the themes I appreciated the most.

One of my absolute favorite things (possibly because I love the drink), is Lorelai’s and Rory’s addiction to coffee. I felt like their love for coffee was its own character in the show since it always appeared and was talked about. It is such a universal drink that has become addictive to millions of people and to have that relatable aspect be a part of the characters is something I admired. It may seem silly, but the anecdotes and obsession made me go “yes!” because I know someone understands.

Now, to get a little deeper, Lorelai Gilmore became my guidance. How often do we get to see a witty and young single mother living her life successfully? Her storyline in raising Rory, not using her parents wealth nor Rory’s father’s abandonment degrade her, was inspiring. Everything she did, it wasn’t only for herself, but for her community, friends, family, and daughter. Her ambition in wanting to be something more than an independent single mother reminded me of the importance of self-choice. This character trait even became excreted with Rory, which reminded me of the impact mothers have on being their daughters role model. On a side note, Lorelai and Luke's relationship have ruined me. I now appreciate banter, fast talking, and ranting — relationship goals.

Rory is the student I want to be. Her drive to attend Harvard and break through the thick walls of school, social pressures and boys reminded me of the reason on why I study and think the way I do. To top it all of, she wanted to become a journalist, just like me. An unpopular opinion I have is that I enjoyed her storyline of losing herself and the passion that she loved. College is a big ball of stress, so to see a character I relate so closely go through that was like looking in a mirror, regardless of academic standards and impressive study methods. I felt a deep connection to the sorrow feeling she encountered when someone told her being a journalist was not her. What I learned was that people who discourage you should not win. Rory went through a phase, but got herself back up and earned some of the highest honors a journalism student in college may have.

The relationship between Lorelai and Rory left me yearning for their bond in the future. They were best friends over being mother and daughter, and I came to appreciate the importance of always having that one person be there for you. They weren't perfect, season six claimed that, but they showed that it was okay to have such strong bond and not be ashamed of family. The lack of a father figure did no harm, relating to much single mothers today in this era.

In all honesty, there aren't even enough words to explain how much I enjoyed this show. I've made my best friend proud and have began to annoy my friends with all the gushing I've made about the show. Right next to "The X-Files" and "Glee," "Gilmore Girls" has left a remarkable impact on my life. Thank you Amy Sherman-Palladino for creating such an amazing show. I will be on edge until the revival comes out, but until then, I'll be drinking coffee happily three times a day.