Inspiration...

Alright so this week I kind of had to dig for someone who I thought would be good inspiration in the kitchen... and even still this might be a stretch. But I thought it was an interesting find.

I'm not sure if you've ever heard of the Mary Tyler Moore Show, but you should check it out. It's a series about an independent woman who works in the city. But for the time being, I wish to talk about another character on the show, "The Happy Homemaker", Sue Ann Nivens, played by none other than...

Betty White! 

 

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She plays a relentlessly happy, perky, sweet yet sassy character. 

According to wiki:

"Nivens was a perfectionist; she once confessed she would rather flush her Veal Prince Orloff (a French dish) down a toilet than serve it reheated. She was also full of helpful hints for all occasions and always ready to make lemons into lemonade... Although Sue Ann presented an image of a sweet, perfect wife and homemaker on-screen, she was actually sardonic, man-obsessed, and very competitive..."

She sounds like a doozy. Haha super icky-sweet but spicy at the same time ya know? 

So what do you think about her image? 

On the outside she is the perfect domesticated wife, but almost has male-like characteristics about her once you go beneath the surface. 

Do you think a lot of women are like this? I mean do they act all perfect but are really crazy on the inside? Haha I don't know, but I've met my fair share of crazies.

It's interesting to me how much the woman's image has changed over the years....The Mary Tyler Moore Show was a very progressive television show for its time. No women has ever been portrayed as confident, independent women living alone and working in the city. But NOW, many women are seen as just that.

I searched for the "Happy Homemaker" on youtube and a MILLION different videos popped up... I couldn't decide which one to post on here, but feel free to check it out. Quite funny.

I'm not sure exactly what inspiration Betty White as Sue Ann Nivens actually gives us, but perhaps my message is that we should not be crazy while trying to uphold the "Happy Homemaker" image... Just be yourself. 

Side Note:

If you're not good at cooking or cleaning (yet), give yourself time. Start with baby steps and work your way up! So far, doing this blog has helped me learn patience.... Something EVERY housewife (and I would argue everyONE) has to have, no matter what stage of life they find themselves in.