A Trip Down Memory Lane with the Gilmore Girls

When it comes to TV, I'm really into character driven shows and Gilmore Girls is no exception to that. Hilariously written dialogue that's wittily delivered by two strong actresses and a standout supporting cast, this is one of my all time favorite shows (though if you have to skip anything, skip the latter season but watch the finale). 

In the midst of an existential crisis, I normally turn to TV shows to bring me out. Usually they're new ones, but I haven't tried rewatching something I've already seen, until now. And boy am I glad I did. I just wanted to give a shout-out to a spectacular series that contained not one but two childhood role models for me to look up to. Also has anyone noticed how often boys get into fights over Rory? I totally forgot about the Tristan and Dean scuffle at the Chilton dance. Plus the cameos are great (hi Chad Michael Murray). I hadn't noticed this before but the nurse at the hospital during the Christmas party episode is none other than Jane Lynch! Don't forget about Brandon Routh, our (second) favorite billionaire turned superhero, who makes an appearance as a college student in The Bangles episode. Lastly in season 3, there's Jon Hamm as gorgeous-but-boring Peyton Sanders who catches Lorelai's eye at an antique auction. Talk about a small world.

Anyway, I don't really have much to say here review-wise except if you haven't seen this show, watch it. Even if you're a guy. I know it's titled Gilmore Girls and not Gilmore Guys, but if you don't come for the dialogue, characters, or pop culture references, at least know you'll be watching two gorgeous leading ladies. Who knows, maybe you'll learn a thing or two about us women? Might come in handy in the future...

I'm only part way through season 1 right now, but regardless thank you Rory and Lorelai for showing us that it's possible to have a good mother/daughter relationship, even if I feel like my mother and I are more like Emily and Lorelai, you've given me hope and something to strive for. After all, family is one of the most important things in life, even if it's the family you built and not the one you were born with. Maybe I can even take some tips about how to handle post-grad life and making the most of bad situations. Thanks for teaching me that we're all human and make mistakes, and that's ok. It's how we handle those mistakes that define who we are. Lastly, never stop being the fabulous women that you are! You've helped define a generation, and I hope you'll define many more to come.