Day 22 - What Movie/TV Show Are You Most Grateful For?

 

As a movie & TV junkie.. this was tough. 

I will say that immediately F.R.I.E.N.D.S. and The Vampire Diaries come to mind.. for two different reasons.

F.R.I.E.N.D.S. is my comfort show. I’ve seen it a million times, can quote any episode, and often refer to show quotes in regular conversation. I’ve made lifelong friends because of my love of the show, and to be honest.. I would be lost without it. This show has pulled me out of dark bouts of depression more times than I care to count. It makes me laugh even though I’ve seen it a million times. Even though I know what’s coming, it’s still just as funny as the first time. 

The Vampire Diaries is a bit different than F.R.I.E.N.D.S. It is a bit more complex in terms of story lines, but the characters are hard not to love. I am a huge history nerd, who likes to dabble in vampire nonsense. The actors were perfectly cast, and it actually brought one of my oldest best friend and I closer.

As for a movie.. I would have to say Captain America: Civil War is a SOLID choice. It has always been one of my favorite MCU movies. For a long time (before this movie), I was team Iron Man. I always felt like I HAD to like him because other people in my life were such big fans. Once I came into my own, I realized it’s okay to like multiple super heroes… so I was more vocal about being Team Cap going forward. The struggle and story in the movie (never mind the gorgeous cast) are so well done. The way it pivots the MCU is often overlooked. 

I could put ANY of these on (and a few others) and will feel IMMEDIATE comfort, joy, and happiness. No matter how many times I’ve seen them.