"You get the best of both worlds. Chill it out, take it slow, then you rock out the show." — Miley Stewart

By now, you know that some of my favorite things to do growing up was read and write. But what you don't know, is that at one point in my life I also loved to rock a blonde fringe wig, sparkly scarf and stylish, pink guitar, too. Yeah, it's true. I could've been a pop star.

Ah, the good ole' days. It's feels nostalgic remembering how much I loved Hannah Montana.

For those of you who don't know, Hannah Montana was a sitcom series that ran on the Disney Channel for five years. It starred Miley Cyrus as Miley Stewart, a normal 14-year-old teenager by day and a world-famous celebrity pop star, Hannah Montana, by night. Just like the theme song, she quite literally lived the best of both worlds — with the help of a blonde wig — in secret.

The show took the Disney Channel by storm and influenced every little girl who grew up in my generation.  

It turned 20 years old this year. And to celebrate, Disney+ teamed up with Miley Cyrus to release a highly anticipated anniversary special that I'm quite positive you've at least seen or heard about. I finally got a chance to watch it for the first time a couple nights ago, and it brought back so many memories.

The T.V. show alone grossed millions of views for the channel, while her album was the first-ever T.V. soundtrack to debut at No. 1 on the U.S. albums chart. For this reason, Miley is also reckoned as the youngest Disney Legend at just 31 years old.

I guess you could say we all wanted to be pop stars. The flashy outfits and lifestyle looked appealing. And the music was top-notch. 

Before streaming services, you had to be in front of a screen by 8 p.m. every Friday to catch the next episode. I would always hijack my grandmother's TV and turn it to Channel 22, the theme song echoing out of my mouth and through the room.  I had T-shirts, dolls, costumes, video games and CDs. Hannah Montana became more than just a show; it was entire lifestyle. 

It's not hard to believe that 20 years later, it still matters to so many. Although the "Best of Both Worlds" had a more loaded connotation for Miley, it was still relatable to those watching at home. 

The overall message of overcoming peer pressure, maintaining friendships and being yourself still rings true. It's clear that she influenced who I am today.

During the one-hour special, Miley performed several songs for a crowd of excited fans. I saw glitter, I saw wigs and I saw stylish Baker Boy hats, but most of all I saw tears. I even shed some myself. 

Fifteen years after the show ended, after Hannah officially took off the wig, Miley performed some of the songs that left a lasting mark on an entire era.

No matter how silly it sounds, Hannah Montana will always be a staple in my life. She taught me how to be a "Rockstar" and "Pump up the Party," that surely "Nobody's Perfect", "I Got Nerve" and that no matter where you go "You'll Always Find Your Way Back Home."

The show was known for its catch punchlines, some of which I still find myself mimicking to this day, and some of my eclectic music and style choices closely resemble what I saw growing up. 

During the first episode that aired on March 24, 2006, Hannah Montana performed "This is the Life." I heard her sing it again for the first time during the special. It was an anthem that truly shaped a generation. And I'll never forget it.