Gilmore Girls was a staple for me and my friends during our uni years and rewatching it recently made me realise how much Rory influenced me (I think she might be the ultimate millennial influencer) I too wanted to go down a journalistic route but ultimately realised it wasn’t the right path for me. But then I landed here, experienced some great things along the way that were journalism adjacent and I’m glad it worked out the way it did.
Haha aww love that - and that Gilmore Girls is such a connecting phenomenon.
And thank you so much for the kind words - I've been quite nervous about sharing this one and wanting to get it right, so glad you have taken something from it! ❤️
As you can imagine, I relate to a lot of this Lauren! As you know i did do that International Development work, I can send you a link with more than 25 policy papers I wrote and they didnt change any policies. Even Rory wasn't really achieving her dream in the reunion episode. I think the problem with some of these tv dreams is that they assume that single actions or paths can shape complex issues. I wonder how Obama feels about the actual change he was able to shape as his 8 years as president? I bet he is frustrated about somethings that was not able to move the needle on more.
Yes I thought there might be something in here that sounded familiar to you!
25+ papers though - wow!! A worthwhile feat in any case I am sure.
You're so right about TV dreams (even Lorelai's gig running the Inn with her best pal in the kitchen can look dreamy but is inevitably incredibly hard!!) and more than likely with Obama wishing he could have done more. None of this is easy!
Love this Lauren. I really related to how something so innocent can throw your mind back to a different time and how it makes you reconsider what you’ve done, are doing and will do.
I used to watch GG on DVD at uni whilst miserable and I couldn’t get my head around someone as young as Rory having such a solid plan, but I’m a bit kinder to myself these days. For lots of reasons I still don’t have it figured out and that’s ok, it’s a journey ❤️
Well join the club on not having it all figured out yet - and trying to be kinder to myself too. I still think of GG as a comfort watch, but as Catriona mentioned above, these TV dreams can seem too good to be true. If Rory was real, I'm sure she'd still be figuring it all out with the best of us ❤️
Gilmore Girls was a staple for me and my friends during our uni years and rewatching it recently made me realise how much Rory influenced me (I think she might be the ultimate millennial influencer) I too wanted to go down a journalistic route but ultimately realised it wasn’t the right path for me. But then I landed here, experienced some great things along the way that were journalism adjacent and I’m glad it worked out the way it did.
Thanks for reading Emma! And you might be right about Rory haha.
So glad you feel things have worked out for the best, and well done for realising what wasn't right for you ☺️
Oh, Lauren! I'm with you; I used to watch Gilmore Girls after school, too, and I have a similar photo from DC 😂❤️
I am saving this article because there’s so much good, wisdom and useful perspective. Brilliantly written, you had me captivated all the way through.
Haha aww love that - and that Gilmore Girls is such a connecting phenomenon.
And thank you so much for the kind words - I've been quite nervous about sharing this one and wanting to get it right, so glad you have taken something from it! ❤️
Hearing your voice - yes! Getting more of your life and perspective, yes, yes, yes! Also i could listen whilst doing house stuff. Thank you.
Aww thanks so much Amy!! Appreciate the support as always ❤️
As you can imagine, I relate to a lot of this Lauren! As you know i did do that International Development work, I can send you a link with more than 25 policy papers I wrote and they didnt change any policies. Even Rory wasn't really achieving her dream in the reunion episode. I think the problem with some of these tv dreams is that they assume that single actions or paths can shape complex issues. I wonder how Obama feels about the actual change he was able to shape as his 8 years as president? I bet he is frustrated about somethings that was not able to move the needle on more.
Yes I thought there might be something in here that sounded familiar to you!
25+ papers though - wow!! A worthwhile feat in any case I am sure.
You're so right about TV dreams (even Lorelai's gig running the Inn with her best pal in the kitchen can look dreamy but is inevitably incredibly hard!!) and more than likely with Obama wishing he could have done more. None of this is easy!
Love this Lauren. I really related to how something so innocent can throw your mind back to a different time and how it makes you reconsider what you’ve done, are doing and will do.
I used to watch GG on DVD at uni whilst miserable and I couldn’t get my head around someone as young as Rory having such a solid plan, but I’m a bit kinder to myself these days. For lots of reasons I still don’t have it figured out and that’s ok, it’s a journey ❤️
Thank you Caroline, that is lovely to hear!
Well join the club on not having it all figured out yet - and trying to be kinder to myself too. I still think of GG as a comfort watch, but as Catriona mentioned above, these TV dreams can seem too good to be true. If Rory was real, I'm sure she'd still be figuring it all out with the best of us ❤️