My So-called Life OR My Wonderful Life

Today, when we were watching "My So-Called Life", I had a really huge lump in my throat. Angela apologized to her mother about her behavior and started crying in her mother's arms. I connected with her for a moment because I always run to my mother when I am feeling sad or depressed. Sometimes when all else fails, mothers are always there to protect and guide you no matter what. Mr. Thompson pointed out that during the scene when Angela came into her mother's room, "It's a Wonderful Life" was playing in the background and I immediately noticed which scene it was. It was the scene where Zuzu (Karolyn Grimes) was showing her father the the rose she won at school that day. She had caught a cold because she had unbuttoned her jacket, on her way home, in order to keep the rose safe. You know how kids are when they receive something special. They just have to keep their possession secure no matter what the consequence may be. Anyways, George Bailey and Zuzu had a father-daughter moment together and it kind of reflected the relationship between Angela and her mother. There is sometimes a gap between them but one way or another, in times of turmoil, they have the closest relationship with one another. This just goes to show you that people never care about their family members until something tragic happens. I mean you love your family and all but you don't feel as close to them. Angela had been attacked by some men and she came home, realizing that her mother was just trying to protect her by keeping a close eye on her. I love my mother but I sometimes forget to mention the fact that "I love her" unless something, good or bad, has taken place. It's really touching!