Sometimes the stress of everyday life can really get to you. No matter how much you may love your job or how fun school is, it becomes overwhelming at times. But even though my life was at least ten times simpler when the Olsen twins debuted all of their original movies, I still wanted to live the carefree and exhilarating life of Mary-Kate and Ashley and their varied characters. And now especially, I really want to. Not only did they go on the coolest adventures any seven-year-old could possibly imagine, they had great advice and the best style. Even though their outfit choices may be frowned upon in the fashionable world we live in today, their clothes were all the rage then, and who cares about what you're wearing if you get to do every single thing the Olsens did. They lived out your dreams for you and we all got to live vicariously through the screen.
To start from the very beginning, we have to give proper recognition it deserves to the entire “You’re Invited” series of movies. We got to go to every party the Olsen twins threw, marvel in all the fun they had with their friends at all of the coolest destinations you wish you could go to all by yourself just like they did and sing along to the super catchy songs. And just to jog your memory, here are all the original “You’re Invited” movies they had: a sleepover party, a Hawaiian beach party, a birthday party, a Christmas party, a mall party, a ballet party, a camp out party, a costume party, a fashion party and a school dance party.
So essentially, the twins took their own submarine to Hawaii just to bring their friends to the beach for the day, because the Jersey Shore or the California Coast clearly wouldn’t cut it. If you’re having trouble remembering this, just think of the song “Sand Glorious Sand,” it goes a little something like “sand, sand, glorious sand, you can squish it through your toes, you can stick it in your hands, grass may be greener, snow may be grand, but we’re just crazy about sand.” (Talk about a dedicated former Mary-Kate and Ashley fan for remembering that.)
MK and A also go to the New York City Ballet with their crew to take ballet classes and then perform on stage. This one also features a memorable tune that’ll stay with you for days on end: “practice, practice, practice, if at first you don’t succeed, don’t give up just keep on trying ’til you get up to speed.” That is some serious inspiration going on. And clearly in their first ten years of life they did more cool and exciting things than I have in my 20, hence why even past my Olsen twin obsession days I still wish my life was like their movies.
Moving on, Mary-Kate and Ashley grew up a little and took their travels across the globe. Completely by themselves, they ventured to Paris, Australia, London, the Bahamas and Rome. So if my life was like the Olsen’s I wouldn’t even have to go abroad for a semester of college because I would’ve done it all before I reached high school. They’ve been on a reality TV show and gone to the Olympics, so is there really anything they haven’t done?
I wish I could go back in time and live my childhood exactly like Mary-Kate and Ashley but at least I enjoyed their adventures from my own couch.
Also in my search, I’ve just learned that they have an album too, including great hits like “Brother for sale, only 50 cents” (sorry if you sing that for a few days now.)
