I have been toying with the idea of writing
a blog post for a while that separates the ideals of TV from real life. As a TV
junkie myself I was sorely disappointed that a multitude of Alanis Morissette
songs didn’t score the most important parts of my life, or the fact that my
High School did not have
cheerleaders! (No really, I’m quite coordinated. I would have been an awesome
Cheerleader…5,6,7,8!) But as we celebrate one of the most influential female
empowerment movements of the millennium in Sex And The City, I thought I would
take this opportunity to capitalize on how we as women can take things away
from the show, but still be sure to live in our own reality.
1. Do Not Wait For 'Big’
We don’t need a Cosmo quiz to tell us that
we all have an inner Carrie. We do! We’re
all lovers and nurturers, and all want the fairy tale ending. We deserve it,
right? What we don’t deserve the is the unwillingness of a guy to choose you and love
you the way that you should be loved. Also, Carrie was 'the other woman'. We don’t
deserve to hurt or be hurt by fellow women. SMH, Carrie!
2.
Do Not Go Broke For Shoes
Ever. This one is self explanatory. She had impeccable taste
and I’m still in love with that Newsprint dress. But your friends aren’t going
to wait for you if you can’t afford to go out or take shots with them.
Fantasize about the shoes, heck take a picture and frame the shoes! But don’t
sob over a cup of Ramen while wearing those shoes, because you can’t afford to
do much else.
3.
Always Be There For The Friends That Deserve It
Thought Catalog is one of my favorite introspective websites
and they always have articles about how being in your 20’s and 30’s what kind
of friends you have and how you should deal with them if/when you grow apart.
The truth is, friendships aren’t any harder at 25 than they are at 5. If your
friend shares her Juice Box and Fruit Snacks with you, share yours. If not,
still smile and be polite and keep those tasty treats for yourself. Be loyal
and honest with the friend that shares, and keep that going for as long as it’s
good to you! (Note: Juice Box and
Fruit Snacks turn into Wine and Pizza when you’re older and start to deal with
life, so save accordingly).
4.
Always Choose Yourself Over Smith Jared
So, Smith Jared was hot and his body looked like Adonis! And
he stayed with Samantha through Cancer. Awww! And then he moved to California with
Samantha she “said his name more times in a day” than her own. That was a
beautiful love story! But eventually Samantha was losing herself and became
unhappy. Don’t be with anyone or do anything that makes you unhappy. You’re
much better than that.
5.
Silly: Always Pay The Rent And Don’t Abandon
That Closet
This was the most frustrating part of that
whole movie. Big built you that closet, proposed to you in that closet and you
still couldn’t close and get the house in time?! Ugh. In real life: your house
is your fortress and nothing is worth not keeping it up and not paying on time. For things of value, pay any
and everything on time! And don’t walk away from apartment sized closets…..
In short, for SATC and all the amazing shows that portray the better & bitter parts of life, take what you can and live your own way!
Until next time,
-TLW
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Editor's Note: Thank you to my lovely friend Maggie Oldmixon for the blog makeover! She writes, too, and you can read her drool-worthy posts here. :)
Editor's Note: Thank you to my lovely friend Maggie Oldmixon for the blog makeover! She writes, too, and you can read her drool-worthy posts here. :)
