In this episode, Issa finally has her own spot. Molly instructs her to throw out some old mementos and immediately I can relate. I am a hoarder that keeps old memories and things I don’t need. When she brought up the old birthday cards, I was like oh is that not normal to keep them? She had an old book, I was like people throw out books? When she wanted to get rid of the CDs, I couldn’t believe she would do that. I have old CDs and new CDs and I’m going to keep buying CDs because I love them and they make more sense than buying vinyls that can’t travel with you. But I digress on my hoarding ways. The concept makes sense. If you want something new in your life, you can’t keep holding on to the past. You have to let go to create space for newness.
Of course when Issa lets go of Daniel, a new guy just conveniently reappears. That would never happen in real life, but I understand his purpose. He served as the catalyst for her to let go of her job and realize what she really wants to do. Honestly, I’m happy she quit. She spent five years at the same job and she doesn’t even have enough money to buy her own place? She had to have been lowballed because all of the white people she was working with seemed like they had enough money for living expenses without driving lyft on the side. There’s no way that she has enough money in savings to sustain her new place without a job. Plus, she’s going to Coachella like she didn’t just quit her job. Issa needs to learn how to be financially responsible. She better hurry up and find something quick. It’s obvious that she’ll probably reach out to that music program she saw at the job fair.
I also want to point out that although Issa came to a life changing realization while hanging out with Nathan, people shouldn’t disregard and drop everything just to hang out with a guy. Issa dismissed her brother, called out of work, and broke into somebody’s pool just so she could hang out with a stranger. Black people can’t even mind their own business without a white person calling the cops and they gave them a reason to and saw no consequences? Unbelievable. I know it’s television, but dang. The I in Issa stands for irresponsible because she doesn’t have any of her priorities straight.
However, I did like the tour of the black community of LA. I thought that was really nice. Insecure is really good at showing real parts of the city.
Molly, on the other hand, is trying to make strides in her new company. Turns out her issues with Dro are spilling into her work life and she feels she has to be the star player of the firm. I liked that she reached out to the other women and offered to help with their case, but then she went behind their backs to work with the Morehouse guy. Pick a side Molly. She looking real messy out here in these offices. Also, the fact she wasn’t upfront about working with the Morehouse guy when they asked if she could work that night made her look even more suspicious.
There seems to be this parallel between men and all of Issa and Molly’s life experiences. When Issa is unsatisfied with her life she goes to another guy. Whatever happens at work influences Molly’s love life or vice versa. I find this interesting because if I’m trying to get my act together, I’m not going to be concerned with men. I guess it’s all about work, life, relationship balance.
If Issa’s choices don’t make sense to you or you’re tired of Molly being messy at work, I would love to hear about it in the comment section. If you disagree with me and think Issa is just living her best life, I want to see your thoughts on that too.
