There are things happening in my life which are making me extremely sentimental: hearing from old pals and reaching a new decade. There's just something about 30 which is impacting my life (and my friend's lives) in a really bad way. I am actively trying not to think about these things, but to no avail. Last night I ran through a small list of things that I miss from my childhood.

Peach Hi-C:
Hi-C was one of the main beverages for kids when I was growing up. Apparently, in the 80s, giving sugar water to your kids wasn't a big deal. It was probably thought of as a healthy option as it was fruit flavored and contained like 10% vitamin C per serving. My mom bought so many of those large tin cans of the stuff. I remember the most popular flavor being Ecto-Cooler, due to the popularity of Ghostbusters. I liked that one, but I always and forever will love Peach best. I don't know when they discontinued it, but it's one of those "missed memories" that surveys are always asking about.

Believing in Santa Claus:
I am sure I don't even have to explain myself, but how much better was Christmas when you thought it involved something other-worldly? I can't believe how many kids are duped by this story, but I am totally for the lies. My mom and dad tried on a few occasions to make it seem even more real - they would jingle some bells while we were in bed...and one morning those bells were left hooked to our front door. For many years I thought those were Santa's actual bells. Karly and I always thought that we heard footsteps on the roof as well. I highly doubt my father was going to the extent of roof-walking to excite us, so it must have been wishful thinking. Christmas as an adult is a totally different thing. I can sleep late on Christmas morning, I can wait all day to open presents, I am patient when doing so, and I am genuinely interested in what other people are getting. I would be willing to do a lot in order to have one more Believing in Santa Christmas.

Toys R Us circa 1986:
Do you remember the Nickelodeon Toy Run? If anyone invented a time machine, I would waste my time in it to travel back to '86, win the toy run, and have my way with Toys R Us. Today's toys blow.

The time when Michael Jackson was really good:
I was never a huge fan of MJ, but I can't deny that he was a memorable character. One of my strongest memories was my mom renting the Thriller video, which had just come out, and showing it during my sister's birthday party. It was the centerpiece of the party. I believe it was even advertised on the invitations. Why couldn't Michael stay that way? Why did he have to go super-weird and have sleepovers with children?

Various cartoons:
Popples, Wuzzles, Get Along Gang, Beverly Hills Teens, Snorks
What do kids get to watch today? That Nick show starring those ugly twins who live in a hotel? Miley Cyrus? Lame.


I want to go out and get my nails done now. Or at least leave the computerbox area.

FYI: when you watch IT crowd, I want you to see "The Haunting of Bill Crouse" , "Calamity Jen", "The Red Door", "The Work Outing", "The Return of the Golden Child". Start with those and you'll be in love forever.