I was born in 1989, so I grew up with the TNG era and ENT, and I always dismissed TOS as a kid as the cheesy 60s original version that TNG remade and left in the dust. It wasn't until high school that I actually sat down and watched TOS and fell in love with it. I even now wonder if Kirk is better than Picard, it's a debate I have with myself often. Was wondering if anyone else had a similar experience with TOS?
I still think TNG is better, but TOS is great in its own right.
I'm around your age and TOS is my favourite series, although SNW is getting close from what I've seen so far. Glad to see people giving it a watch.
Also Kirk>Picard no question.