Not to quote Bowling for Soup or anything but “I’ve seen all the classics I know every line Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, even St. Elmo’s Fire.” You could say that I am an old soul but I have always felt that I would have thrived in the 80s’.

I know that the movies don’t always portray the most accurate of things but that being said if I could pick any decade to grow up in I would have definitely picked the 80s. So here are eight reasons I would have thrived in the 80s

1. Clothes

I would have greatly enjoyed the fashion and the clothes. I would like to think I would look awesome like Molly Ringwald in Pretty in Pink. In reality, I would probably have had the fashion sense of Ally Sheedy from the Breakfast Club.

2. Cars

Yes! I know that I am a girl but I would have really loved to have any of the many amazing cars that are now considered “classics” but I also would have loved a Bug or a little Ford Pinto.

3. Hair

I would have thrived with the big hair I don’t know if I would have enjoyed it but I would have definitely been able to pull it off….I think. I don’t know if I could have handled the guys with mullets though.

4. Music

I can just see myself listening to Simple Minds or Whitesnake on my Walkman.

5. Games

I would have been that nerd in the arcade with the top score of Dig Dug or Pacman.

6. Drive-in Movies

I know for a fact I would love Drive-in Movies because I have been to a Drive-in before and I know that I would have enjoyed spending my weekend nights at the movies.

7. Books

Judy Blume, Indian in the Cupboard, flowers in the Attic series, need I say more?

8. Movies

Need I mention all the great movies that came out during the amazing 10 years like Star Wars, Footloose, Top Gun, Goonies, and The Breakfast Club.

So the 1980’s a time I wish I could have grown up in but as my mom tells that I am not allowed to know some of her and my dad's stories "until I'm older"….So if that tells you anything. Thankfully, I can enjoy also everything I love about the 80s here in 2018 so there is no need for me to try and recreate Back to the Future. Which is totally awesome! Peace out my dudes!