Sex and the City: Carrie's "Big" Problem

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I've been a fan of Sex and the City since I was a junior to high school, and consider Carrie Bradshaw to be one of my biggest influencers. I also credit her to being the reason why I started to blog, which later lead me to decide I wanted to write professionally. However, even though I'm obsessed with the show, I have a few bones to pick about the show that as I've gotten older that I've been having problems with.
I speak for myself when I say most of the show is extremely relatable. I'm a lot like Carrie. For example, we're both shopaholics, we both overthink and we both are writers. However, the portrayal of her relationship with Mr. Big was a big too overdramatic.
Carrie constantly overthought and overreacted to many things when it came to that relationship. For example, when Mr. Big hadn't called her after having sex on the first date, Carrie assumed that he didn't want to talk to her ever again. Later on in that same episode, Carrie began to think that Mr. Big was ashamed of her based on a few minor details. Naturally, he wasn't. She later storms in and yells at him. Another example, is a few episodes later when she farts while in bed with Mr. Big. Through out that episode, she tries everything to get him to sleep with her again. Notice the pattern? She often jumps to conclusions.
These are just a few examples that we see in the early seasons of the show, where Carrie and Big's relationship was the most prominent one featured. Each of these moments demonstrates Carrie being insecure about Big and whether or not he actually felt something for her. I think she wanted the relationship to be perfect, so if he showed any signs of pulling away, she'd assume it was because he was no longer interested in her. And, that's not always the case.
People aren't always going to act like Prince Charming 24/7. Mr. Big is an example of that, because he had other things going on in his life. Since he was a big businessman, he'd often have to travel and be away.

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Carrie on the other hand, would just obsess constantly about the relationship. She often would do anything to be with him, such as ditch her friends, and later on have an affair. While Carrie and Big were in fact meant to be together in my opinion, her behavior in the early seasons was often seen as being over the top. She's overanalyzing her fart, and then she makes a total idiot of herself as he's trying to watch a baseball game. If someone's watching a game, chances are they wanted to be focused on the game. And it has nothing to do with Carrie.
I think the reason why she's acting this way is simply because she's insecure about the relationship ending, and that he's going to leave her based on the fact that she's not perfect. She's so afraid he's going to leave her, so when he does something that's out of the ordinary or something that mirrors him pushing away so she'll freak out about it. And that's a big problem in my opinion.
When I first saw the show, I honestly thought her behavior was normal. As I got older, I began to realize that she's acting a bit too ridiculous when it comes to those things. Don't worry Carrie, I still love you. But, you have to chill out and realize Mr. Big actually loves you. 

Carrie Bradshaw is My Spirit Animal

The following images have been taken from my Pinterest board, I Want to Be Carrie Bradshaw. 

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Carrie Bradshaw is my idol. I've been a huge fan of Sex and the City since I was in high school. The early versions of my blog were in fact modeled after Carrie's column 'Sex and the City.' I used to have a Mr. Big, who shall not be named, and named my friends after various people. However, my blog evolved from a 'Sex and the City' wannabe blog. I joke about it now, but without that blog, I wouldn't have become the writer that I have become. Carrie is my idol, and here's why.
She has relationship insecurities. Remember the episode of Sex and the City where Carrie farted in front of Big and she freaked out. Yes, that was done a little bit over the top. However, how many times has that happened to you? You freak out about something small, and then it blows up big. She was always insecure about everything. I myself can relate because I am always doubting my relationships. Yes, it's a little bit crazy, but can't you all relate?

She's a writer. She writes with her heart, which is something that I aspire to do. Her pieces and her articles are very original. I mean come on, who else could get away with writing 'who came here first-chicken or the sex?' I also have the motto what would Carrie write. Hands down, she was the original blogger and made writing cool.
I want my first legal drink to be a cosmopolitan. I can't wait til 21 just so I can get one of these and feel like a posh member of the foursome.

She's a friend first.  Carrie may have her faults, but she is a really good friend to the girls. She goes to Miranda's abortion, is Samantha's shoulder to cry on when she learns that she has breast cancer, and comes to Charlotte's rescue countless times. She sometimes ditches her friends, but at the end of the day she's a truly great friend. How many of us yearn to have lunches like Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte? I know that I have.
She makes her own rules. Carrie and Big did bridal a lot differently then anyone else. They got married on their own terms, which is something that I applaud. From the very beginning of Sex and the City, Carrie always tried to do things that were right for her. And that's something that should be applauded.
She's not good with money. Carrie has the best shoes. Hands down. She believes that money should be hanging in her closet. Who else would agree?

Why Is Sex and the City A Modern Hit?

 
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Picture it. 1998. New York City. Four fabolous single girls. What are you thinking of? If you're thinking of  'Sex and the City', then you've won the million dollar prize.
'Sex and the City' is one of the best television shows of the 90s. It tells the story of Carrie, who is a 30 something New York writer, who writes the colum called Sex and the City. She uses romantic situations that she and her three fabolous friends Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte encounter for material of her column. Since the show's ending in 2004, it has sparked 2 movies, a prequel show called 'The Carrie Diaries', and a bunch of loyal followers who to this day melt when Mr. Big finally tells Carrie that she is in fact the one. My question is, why is it still a bible for all women everywhere?
Well, my answer is that it's just so relatable. The show is controverisal, yes. It expliots topics include sex, abortion, pregnancy, and marriage. The topics that are explored aren't exactly traditional. But everyone can relate to the problems that the characters on the show face such as when Carrie worries why Mr. Big won't call. We've all been there, and it's just so comforting to know that we're not alone in dealing with all of the trials and errors of love. It's a jungle out there, and the only people that we sometimes can call for comfort are our friends.
 
 
I may not have a Charlotte, Samantha, or a Miranda in my cliche, but I do have an Elisa and a Gabriel. They, like those four single gal pals, are my support system through out life. 'Sex and the City' may have premiered it's final episode over ten years ago, but I still watch it religously whenever I can. I like to think of myself as Carrie, who navigates the streets of New York similiarly to the way she navigates the streets of love. We all maybe not be perfect, but in some ways we can all aspire to be the person that we're meant to be, and it's pretty fabolous. Carrie Bradshaw taught me that.
So go ahead watch 'Sex and the City' for the 100th time. I will now leave you with my favorite Carrie quotes that have in fact survived the ages.
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Friday Five-Chick Flicks for the Win

Ahh, yes. Romantic chick flicks that involve Prince Charming, a quirky yet witty girl, and of course a happy ending. I am guilty of liking those movies, as are most of you. I have compiled a list of my all time favorite chick-flicks.
Runaway Bride
 
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Sex and the City 1 &2
 
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Dirty Dancing
 
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Pretty Woman
 
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Titanic
 
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 What are your favorite chick-flicks? Comment below!
Check out the latest Tinder Project post here!

Friday Five-Fashion Icons (for me)

Everyone has that one (or two) celebraty that they go to for style advice. For some, it's a designer. For others, it's a famous movie star or musician. For many, (myself include, see below) it's the Duchess of Cambridge. However, everyone pretty much, has a style icon in which they look up to. Each of these women, in my opinion always seem to have it together, and that's what I admire most about them.
My own person style comes from a mixture of all of these people. It's a mixture of hipster, and preppy, something that I very much like indeed. Of course, we can't forget the mountains of Lauren Conrad clothing that I own. Below, is five of my top style icons.
Who are your style icons? Comment below! :D
 Zooey Deschanel/Jess Day:


 
Spencer Hastings: 
 

Carrie Bradshaw:


 
 (If anyone's looking for a birthday gift for me; a Carrie necklace is an idea!)


Catherine (Kate) Middleton: 
  
 (when I get married, I want her dress)



Lauren Conrad: 
 

The Broke College Girl's Guide to Saving Money

If you're like me, you're working part time, but have trouble coming up with the money to get things that you want and need. College students especially, because you know everything seems to  cost money. However, you don't have to go without. Here's some awesome tips to help fatten your wallet.
Buys CDs. I'm a music junkie, and I have a lot of music. However, I don't pay a lot for music. I often go to Target or Walmart, because their CDs are often cheaper then if you get them. Also Best Buy, and FYE tend to have great deals. My secret? Buy them used, because then you get the same amount of music, for a much lower price.
Outlets are the best for a Maxxnista. Do you have an outlet mall near your area? I'm lucky and I have one a half of an hour near me. They have great deals, such as a Coach wallet for $25 dollars. Yup you heard me. (If you want to see it, then check it out here) They often tend to have sales, in addition to percentage off coupons, and specials. One of the things that mine does is give you an extra fifty percent off your purchase, which is helpful when you want to get a really pretty purse. If you don't have an outlet near you, don't fret. I often head to TJ Maxx for things such as an American Eagle top, phone cases, and Juicy Bracelets. TJ Maxx on average is about forty percent less than the actual stores, so often I find Hollister/American Eagle T-Shirts for about $5-7.
Reward Cards are your bestie. My friends often make fun of me, because I have a CVS, Panera, American Eagle, and ShopRite card. (Amoungst others.) However, I have these cards for a reason. Since I shop there often, I get coupons simply because I have my card. Having these cards help you rack up points on stuff that you already get, and then eventually get coupons towards it. (Logic?) Sometimes, Panera since I have a MyPanera Card, would give me a dollar off my purchase of soup or salad. It's good because every dollar counts when you're trying to make ends meet. I highly recommend getting frequent shopping cards, because you save a lot of money doing so.
Own the whole student thing.  One of the coolest things about being a student is that you can get discounts in all kinds of places. In Alex and Ani stores, you get ten percent off just by showing your student ID. At Apple, there's a thing called Education Pricing, where you show your ID, and you save about ten percent off of Macs, and other products. Some other places offer student pricing, so it's worth checking out.
Refurbished Saves Money, and the Planet. Refurbished stuff, such as iPods, and iPhones get a bad rep. I recently purchased a purple iPod nano, and I'm in love with it. I ended up paying 33% less because I got it refurbished instead of new. However, it works the same as new, because Apple makes sure that the product is well tested, and even gives you a new battery. If you're looking for a new iPod or iPad, I'd definitely check out apple's refurbished stock, because you can save up to 50%.

Favorite TV Characters...Ever.

Part of the thing that makes a television show so great is the characters that are a part of the story. How many of your #mancrushmondays, or your #womancrushwednesdays are a fictional television character? They make the show ten times better because without them the show would be boring. With out further a due ladies and gentlemen, I present to you my favorite television shows ever.

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Schmidt: Schmidt has to be one of my favorite television characters. He's a douchebag, for lack of better terms. But underneath it all, he's one of the sweetest guys. He has the best intentions, although they don't always go as executed. He's hilarious, and he's always doing something comical. Therefore, he's always going to be one of my favorite characters. Plus, I've now come to terms with saying "Oh schimdt all of the time."

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Frank Barone: One of my favorite shows as a kid is the comedy Everybody Loves Ray. Frank was one of my favorites, because he's not afraid to say what's on his mind. It's really hilarious how blunt he can be. He's always able to make me laugh. Plus, deep down he's that grandpa who always cares about his grandchildren.

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Jess Day; One of my three television role models, Jess Day is quirky, not afraid to be a bit geeky, and everyone can relate to that. Myself included.


Carrie Bradshaw; Carrie Bradshaw was the original blogger, lemme say that. She's my favorite television character ever, because she's always looking for love. Even though sometimes she doesn't succeed, she still looks for it, and her writing is so honest and fresh. She's a role model to everyone, myself included. Plus she's on not one but two television shows. Pretty cool, huh?

Lorelei Gilmore: Lorelei is perhaps my favorite characters ever. She's very into coffee, she talks fast, and is very spunky. She's very independent, and she doesn't need the help of anyone. I like that most about her. I often quote Lorelei, because I look up to her.

Sheldon Cooper; Sheldon Cooper is so blunt, and he in my opinion is what's making the Big Bang Theory. He's so geeky and awkward and it's great. My favorite Sheldon moment is when he was trying to get his learner's permit and he ended up harassing the lady at the DMV. I wish getting my permit was that easy.

Sophia Petrillo: Sophia is my favorite character because she simply doesn't care what she says to people and how she affects them. She's not afraid to call Rose 'stupid', and Blanche a 'slut'. She's fearless, and she's what I want to be when she's my age.

Whose your favorite television show character? 

Sex And The City-In Your Life

It's safe to say that every blogger wants to be Carrie Bradshaw in some way shape or form. Sex and the City is iconic show that is timeless. However, you don'thave to move to New York to have the same characters in your life. I am sure there is a Sex and the City character in your life;

The Samantha; She's wild, reckless, fearless, and not afraid of anyone. She's def not afraid to tell it like it is. She is not afraid to try something new, and to have a great time doing it. However, she is one of the more loyal friend that you will ever have because she's got your back.

Aidan; The good-guy that you wonder what the hell you did to deserve him. Aidan has you on the brain constantly, and isn't afraid to let you know that. He treats you like a queen on a throne, just cause he thinks you deserve it. One word to the people who have this in their lives-don't let him go. He's great, and extremely rare.

Charlotte; Charlotte is the gal who is the most tightly bound. She believes in romance and fairy tales. She def doesn't kiss and tell, and squeals when the Samantha does.

Mr. Big; Basically that ex that you can't stop thinking about. He doesn't know what he wants and expects that you will be there waiting for him. So, he strings you along. Otherwise known as the yo-yo relationship.

Miranda; The Miranda of your group is logical and independent. She doesn't fall for some guys' line, and doesn't put up with everything. Miranda thinks that there's more to life than just sex or men, such as a career. Yes, she's driven.

Stanford; The Stanford is extremely flamboyant, and has ze best one liners. He's one of a kind, and with him you'll always have a good time. He knows how to make you smile, and it's safe to say he's closer to you than most of your girls. I think it's extremely important to have a Stanford in your life because he knows how to make you laugh...and protect you.

Carrie; Last but not least, we have the one and only Carrie Bradshaw. She's just a girl who wants to find herself, expensive shoes, and love. She over analyzes pretty much everything, and is extremely passionate in her writing. She's that friend whose always there for you, no matter what you're going through, and is the glue of your friendships.

So, after reading this the answer may be clear on whose the Samantha, the Carrie, etc in your life. And if these don't fit your fabolous friends? That's okay too because your friends are fabolous the way that they are.