Let's go back--back to the beginning. In the words of Hilary Duff, we're throwing it back to the good ol' days. If you're one of those people that misses how things used to be, or just wonder how in the world today's kids live with iPhones instead of Magic 8 balls, then I promise you this article will give you piece of mind. Enjoy this little trip down memory lane!

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1. Motorola Razr phones.

When your friend got it first, you were totally jealous. They were shiny and you could text on them?! How cool!

2. Scrunchies, butterfly clips and barrettes.

Oh I thought these were the sh*t back in the day. I was the queen of the side pin all of 2005.

3. Frosted lip gloss.

Your argument always was: "Well Christina and Britney are wearing it, Mom! So why can't I?" It didn't matter if it didn't actually suit your skin tone, you'd wear it anytime, anywhere.

And then frosty eyeshadow.

Your thought process probably went a little something like this: Well if I just pat a little bit of this onto my eyes, I'll sparkle and shine! Oh no, wait--better add more!

4. Begging your parents to go see these kinds of movies (even though you were barely 13).

These shows were the best things on primetime TV ("Gossip Girl" and "The Vampire Diaries" aren't even close--trust me).

8. Going to Blockbuster.

I almost had a meltdown when they knocked down the one near my house. It was my happy place.

9. Buying your first magazine or CD from the grocery store with your own money.

Admit it, you felt so grownup.

10. When this came rolling into your homeroom, gym class or science lab, you knew it was gonna be the best day of your life.

All hail rolling TV stands. #BlessUp.

11. When the iPod came out.

You would have given your right arm/leg to get a colored mini.

12. Admiring all of your friends' Abercrombie tees and Hollister jeans.

Don't judge.

13. Only knowing Drake as Aubrey Graham (aka "Wheelchair Jimmy" from "Degrassi").

You were also totally shocked when he was the one who got shot. Damn you, Rick!

14. Trying to wrap your head around what celebrities were thinking when wearing things like this.

The crazy low cut. Plus the spray tan? No way, JLo.

15. When "The Hills" first aired, but you could only watch it when your parents weren't around.

LC = goals.

16. Actually talking to your friends on the home phone.


And having to call them back if they weren't home. Ugh.

17. Webkinz and/or Neopets.

You were living the dream with these. *Bonus points for you if you had Barbie dolls and Polly Pockets. Those rocked too.

18. Songs like this.

This song was my jam. Others like it included: "Toxic" by Britney Spears or "1985" by Bowling For Soup.

19. School picture day outfits.

Mine consisted of sweater sets. I'm sure yours were just as bad. If not, then I hate you.

20. And of course: when you got to come home from school, eat your fruit snacks, and not have a care in the world as you turned on your favorite TV show.

Ah, life was good.