In anticipation for Sex and the City 2, I began to reminisce about the girls before the movie. Yes, it's touted for the relationship expertise and the fashion, but there's also life lessons that can be learned from the girls and their successes, and, of course, their dilemmas.
Carrie
Her story: Carrie Bradshaw makes a living doing what she loves, and we see her develop from a columnist to a published book author. She's commited to her work and does exactly what is needed from her.
The lesson: Carrie is a reminder to stay true to ourselves, in our life and in our work. The one major thing we can learn from her: save, save, save! (I mean, come on, this is a woman who's spent $40,000 bucks on shoes. Imagine what could have been bought instead.)
Miranda
Her story: Miranda is a graduate of Harvard Law and a devoted attorney with a rigorous schedule. She makes partner at her law firm, and is out to prove herself to anyone who questions her goals or her independence.
The lesson: Miranda has a work ethic we can all learn from: for example, when she has a baby she realizes she needs to pull it in some, but she doesn't just throw in the towel. She reminds us that, yes, you can have it all, it just may not look the way you thought it would.
Samantha
Her story: Sam is comfortable in her own skin -- 45, no children, single, and unafraid to go after what (and who) she wants. She runs her own PR firm and goes after the clients herself. She isn't afraid of any one or any challenge.
The lesson: Sam is proof that if you want something, you should go get it. The whole, woman-in-a-man's-world just doesn't cut it anymore.
Charlotte
Her story: When we first met her, Charlotte was a Park Avenue princess, but she proves she's not just a pretty face. The biggest proof of that is when she tells Trey after he and Bunny give her a pre-nup to sign that she's "worth a million."
The lesson: Charlotte proves that you should always stand up for yourself, and know when you can't compromise.
