"This life has been a test..."

"If it had been an actual life, you would have received instructions on where to go and what to do..." Man, I loved this show in 1994. I watched every episode from the beginning and couldn't believe that no one else I knew was watching it. I was heartbroken when it was canceled. When MTV re-aired it, I taped most of the episodes. It's likely I still have that VHS tape kicking around in the basement. But I haven't really thought about the show in 10+ years. Luckily Santa remembered how much I loved the series way back when and brought me the new DVD set for Christmas. And I still love it. It's amazing to me how relevant it still is. All the teen angsty stuff I love really is timeless. I thought I would still love that part. What surprised me was how much I love the adult dynamic now - the husband/wife/parent stuff. Now all stuff I can relate to. (Like hilarious grocery shopping/housework/GS Cookie stuff I'm sure I didn't laugh at/get 14 years ago) Shocking how young Patty and Graham (the parents) look to me now. (Of course they seemed ancient when I was 20) Not to mention baby Claire Danes. It's such a beautifully shot show too - more like a movie. And the music and the clothes from the early 90s - just brings me right back. But like I said, the show really doesn't seem dated, like watching an episode of 90210 or even Friends. Anyway, probably my favorite Christmas present. Good job Santa...