I’m Obsessed With... ‘The Mindy Project'

“I have the right to life, liberty, and chicken wings.”- Dr. Mindy Lahiri

Over the past few weeks, I’ve recently grown very attached to the show, The Mindy Project.  The show follows the life of gynecologist, Mindy Lahiri, as she navigates her life in New York City; great at her job, but not so great at romance or being a good person (but is working on both).  It is both subtly and laugh out loud funny with a wide variety of characters who all have a great connection with each other.  The show isn’t necessarily plot driven but everyone has enough layers and potential for growth to be worth caring about.  The humor and delight of the show comes from seeing Mindy do something stupid even though she knows it is stupid and watching the resulting moment of her self- reflection- or the lengths she’ll go to avoid it.

When I first decided to start watching the show, I wasn’t sure if I would like it because I hadn’t really heard much about it.  But the first five minutes drew me in.  Dr. Mindy Lahiri was drunk at her ex boyfriend’s wedding, and she made a fool of herself on stage, trying to rip apart her former lover.  Then, Mindy rode away on a bike into someone’s pool.  She didn’t beat herself up about this though, she saw it as a learning experience because she was at a moment of weakness.  Mindy occasionally throws a pity party for herself but then she will get back up and pull herself together; always with a witty comment.  

I love how relatable and real Mindy Lahiri is.  Crazy, stylish, and funny, Mindy is such a dynamic character who is and will always be my role model.  She is the celebrity best friend that I wish I had.  I love how comfortable Mindy is with her body, it is extremely admirable.  She always jokes around and makes comments like, “I fluctuate between chubby and curvy.”  Mindy is positive and hopeful; embracing herself and her life.  It’s a new, refreshing kind of confidence in being a flawed person who doesn’t have life all the way figured out.  

If you are bored on a Sunday evening or you need a break from the chaos in your life, sit down and watch an episode of The Mindy Project.  It is so down to earth and real; I promise you, it will make your day instantly better.

Until next time, xoxo Sarah

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