Alex's Addictions #1: Television

I'm sitting here watching TV and I couldn't think of anything to write a blog post about today. But then...I realized I should write about just that, TV! I am sort of, kind of, totally addicted to TV. I mean, there are worse things to be addicted to, right? It's how I unwind. I hate going to bed at night still thinking about law school anything, so I usually watch an episode of TV and it actually helps me fall asleep. It gets my mind off things that I am stressed about and it (usually) keeps my mind from racing at night.

I also watch an episode or two of TV when I go to the gym. What better motivation, right? I bring my iPad Mini and it's absolutely perfect. You can also download Netflix/Hulu/Your cable provider's app for your phone and watch TV from there as well.

The amount of TV that I watch and the various types of genres of TV that are included ranges from the Kardashians to Homeland. But here we go... 

Best New Fall 2014 Shows: 

(Sunday nights, CBS) - About the Secretary of State (trying to impersonate Hilary Clinton, probably, but I'm not complaining). I love international politics. And a great political drama show. The first episode was not boring and it left me excited for next Sunday's episode. 

(Wednesday nights, FOX) - I read that this was a mix of Glee and The Fault in Our Stars. After watching the first episode, I think it's more Glee than TFINOS. It's not as sad as you think a hospital drama about kids would be. I actually really enjoyed it! And I'm watching the second episode as I speak... 

New Fall TV Shows I Am Excited For: 

This show comes out on Thursday (tomorrow). It's about a first year criminal law class at Harvard. You didn't think I wouldn't watch it, right? 

I've heard that Jane the Virgin has gotten lots of good reviews. I'm a sucker for any TV show with a strong female lead, so I'm going to give it a try. 

Return Show I'm Most Excited for: 

Parenthood is the BEST show. It's returning this year for it's final season and that makes me so sad. All the episodes are available on Netflix, so everyone should go watch it now and then tune in this season so that the ratings go up and it doesn't get cancelled. Mark my words, this is going to be one of those shows that everyone discovers after it has ended and then everyone is sad it was only around for 5 seasons (Friday Night Lights, anyone?) It is about a family - the parents, the 4 siblings, and their respective lives and kids. There are so many likable characters. And it's so real - it explores everyday issues that families face -- cancer, learning disabilities, discovering your sexuality, yourself, single parenting, divorce, long distance relationships, college relationships, balancing work/family life...I could go on and on.

Show I Just Cannot Stop Watching: 

This is also Grey's last season. It's been on for 10 seasons and I feel like I've invested too much at this point to just stop watching now. And something crazy ALWAYS happens to keep you hooked (they've had a hosptial shooter, ferry crash, plane crash, bus explosion, train crash, bomb in a mans body all over the course of 10 seasons). I think this show was the reason I thought I was going to go to med school before I realized that was not for me. Oh and did I mention it's based in Seattle? Obviously that's also helped me keep watching... 

Show(s) that just make me happy (I couldn't pick just one): 

I can't even pick the best character because they are the best. Nick's faces? Schmidt's logic. Winston's antics. Coach getting high. And Jess, just Jess.  

Lilly is the best character on modern family. She's sassy and hilarious and I watch this show mainly to watch Lilly but everyone else is the reason I cannot stop watching. 

I just started watching this show this summer, but I'm all caught up now. I love love love Mindy Kaling (you should read her book). Aside from being absolutely hilarious, I love any show with a strong, female lead who isn't stick thin. Kaling is a great role model for younger girls (smart, sassy, stylish)...and while I'm praising her you should also go watch her giving the Harvard Law Graduation Speech (on YouTube). 

Favorite Law Show: 

I had to put one on here! While Suits scared me at first (they were ALWAYS in the office... do lawyers ever get to go home?), once I got over the fact that it took place in New York (and I will never work there), I started to love it. Harvey (left) is extremely attractive...so that doesn't hurt

Favorite Reality Show: 

I was going to put the Kardashians here, but the Bachelor probably wins because it is the best to pair with friends and wine. It's so cheesy (and I'm talking about all versions here - Bachelor, Bachlorette, and Bachelor in Paradise) but oh so wonderful. Some of my best memories in college were hosting wine nights with my roommates for this show or sitting in my sorority's TV room with 40 other girls all watching the finale... 

Favorite "Game" Show: 

Dancing with the Stars is mainly my favorite show because I love love love to watch dance. And dance (but I'm not very good). If they ever make a non-celebrity version of the show, I will be the first to sign up because it looks SO FUN! 

Favorite Current Drama: 

I want to be Olivia Pope. She's the political goddess of D.C. And I want all her outfits (did you hear Anne Taylor is coming out with an Olivia Pope line? I AM SO EXCITED!) Enough said.

Embarrassing but Amazing ABC Family Show: 

A show about a lesbian couple who has one biological child, two bi-racial twins, and then adopts two more foster kids, one of which might be gay and the other of which served time in juvie. And it does all those things in a real, believable, non-cheesy way. I think everyone should watch :) The first 2 seasons are on Netflix! Modern day 7th Heaven.

My All-Time Favorite Shows (that are no longer on the air):

1) The best way to cheer myself up - watch friends. I own every season. It's the best show ever and will forever be my answer to "what is your favorite TV show?" But sometimes I question how realistic it is - I mean, do they ever work? Haha 

2) I want to be Rory Gilmore. I have every season. It's about to come out on Netflix so if you haven't watched it, now you have no excuse. 

3. Friday Night Lights - Texas Football. Coach Taylor. This show makes me want to move to Texas (and this liberal girl doesn't say that very often) 

4. One Tree Hill, the show I grew up with through my teenage years. It got crazier over the years, but they really pulled it off. And Sophia Bush (aka Brooke) is such a great person, advocate, and role model that I also want to be her. And I want her clothes. 

WOW that was a long post!!