"Raise your hand if you've binge-watched One Tree Hill before." Yep, yep that's me. I'm guilty. About a hundred times over. But what can I say? It's a great show. Scratch that. It's one of the best shows. Family drama, basketball, and great music? What else does quality television need? Great characters. And that's where Brooke Davis, one of my favorites, comes in. Here are 18 reasons that Brooke Davis is everything I aspire to be in life.

1. She's unapologetic for who she is.

2. She understood that you don't have to ascribe to the labels people give you.

3. She fought for body positivity and healthy body image.

4. She didn't settle for less than she deserved.

5. She moved beyond the hardships in her life.

6. She had all the self-confidence I want.

7. She stood up for those she cared about.

8. She was brave enough to talk about her fears about her self-esteem.

9. She was unbelievably strong.

10. She was an incredible friend.

11. She was everything that Julian described her as, if not more.

12. Speaking of Julian, she waited for a guy deserving of her.

13. She achieved her dreams. All of them.

14. She grew up in a big way.

15. She called out double standards.

16. She had killer dance moves.

17. She was beautiful, kind hearted, funny, compassionate, independent, and spunky.

18. She was the girl behind the red door.