Happy 100th Birthday, Lucy!

Wow, 100 years! I can only imagine if we were lucky enough to still have her here, she would still be making us laugh. I remember first watching I Love Lucy when I was about 8 years old. I remember it was summer vacation, and I of course was up way past my bedtime, and there was nothing on TV that appealed to me. That was back when Nickelodeon only had one channel, and after ten o'clock, it was Nick at Nite. I remember being so amazed by her. She was beautiful, even in black and white. She was funny. She had great clothes. I must have watched every episode that showed in that block, and then I couldn't wait for the next night. So I spent my summer vacation that year, being introduced to what I consider to be the greatest show there ever will be. It's hard to believe it started sixty years ago. It was way ahead of it's time. There's a reason why I can still watch every episode, that I've probably seen over twenty times each, and think it's the most hilarious thing ever. There's a reason why it's a show I turn to when I'm sick, when I'm sad, or just need a good laugh.

I love how timeless it is, and always will be. How amazing is it that I can talk to my mom, or even my grandma about it and they know all the episodes? I love that, and hope someday I can share that with my child. Any child of mine will be a fan of Lucy, that's for sure.

I hope she knew how much people adore her. I think if I could pick anyone famous dead or alive to meet, it would be her. I think she's inspired me in more ways that I know. I think it's because of her, that I would rather receive the compliment "You're funny" than "You're pretty". I guess I'm privileged, and I've received both, and she did too. But I love that my husband thinks I'm funny. He always tells me "You're such a comedian". I'm glad I can bring laughter to those I love, and I thank her for that. I thank her for always being my go-to girl..and she always will be. I thank her for probably inspiring all of my crazy ideas. For introducing me to fake eyelashes, and making red hair cool. I thank her for why I'm so in awe of Hollywood and I keep track of the number of celebrities I've seen just like her and Ethel did, except I'm nowhere near 100. I thank her for inspiring my fashion..and boy do I love fashion. I wish I would've pursued that when I was younger. It's probably the first thing I see when I notice someone, and I love the dresses, hats, and shoes she wore in that show, they are divine. Like I said, so ahead of their time. Now if only we could bring that style back. I guess in a way, I kind of am. That's the "Lucy" in me..

I even have my very own Ricky (Ok, he's not a band leader, but whatever..)..and my own version of Ethel too!



"Well, are you??"




I love how she says "Turn me loose!"




Me & Lucy in NYC, June 2008 :)

I'm so excited to say that in October when we take our anniversary trip to Disneyland, I get to go to the Hollywood Museum. They have a special exhibit about Lucy and it's there until November..I can't wait!