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September 1, 2014 - Written by:

Hey, Why Doesn’t My Ass Jiggle Like That?

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Someone asked us, at aliljoy, to write a piece on Nicki Minaj and her music video ‘Anaconda’. So I am going to spend a few minutes writing on Nicki Minaj and her music video ‘Anaconda’. Now bums don’t really offend me, I mean I have one, you have one, we all have one. But what has come to my attention is... Read the rest of this post...

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August 20, 2014 - Written by:

Afternoon Tea? Go on then!

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Last week was National Afternoon Tea Week. Glorious. Tea and cake are a big part of the aliljoy community, so it was only natural we celebrate this glorious British tradition. Make mine an Earl Grey! I first got introduced to the delights of Afternoon Tea earlier this year for a friend’s birthday and I can honestly say I am a fan.... Read the rest of this post...

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August 18, 2014 - Written by:

How to Lose a Girl on One Date: A First Date Story

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(This article was first published on the 7th May 2012) This is a first date story.  For about eight months (after my ex-boyfriend and I broke up) I had accessorized my upside-down-smile face with this rather elegant (metaphorical) ‘F***k OFF I am mourning the death of my last relationship – I hate men’ sign. But one very ordinary day something... Read the rest of this post...

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July 28, 2014 - Written by:

So, where are you from?

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So there I am hanging out at the fruit & veg aisle of the supermarket, you know, buying groceries. When out of the blue a complete stranger approaches… Stranger: Hi. Me: Hi. Stranger: Sooooo where are you from? Me: Me? Stranger: Yeah. Me: I’m from Cornwall. Stranger: I mean originally. Me: Cornwall. Stranger (getting annoyed): No I mean, where were... Read the rest of this post...

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July 14, 2014 - Written by:

‘Real Women Have Curves’ and Other Dumb-Ass Things People say About Beauty

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Stop the Beauty Madness Campaign has got us talking about beauty, and what it really means to be b-e-autiful. I don’t know about you but in my world – the people around me often have a lot of opinions on what’s beautiful. But can we take it a tad too far? Real Women Have Curves A few months ago I... Read the rest of this post...

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July 7, 2014 - Written by:

3 Tips on How to Stand on the Brink of the Unknown (Without Shitting Your Pants)

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Have you seen that movie Never Been Kissed?  In the final scene all the events in the movie have been leading up to this one moment: the moment Josie Geller (hopes) she will be kissed good and proper by the hunk of her dreams. As the seconds tick away, self doubt creeps into her expression and you can see  she... Read the rest of this post...

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July 4, 2014 - Written by:

Street Art, Urban Joy: An Interview with Turnpike Art Group

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Street art really brings me a lil joy! Since moving to Turnpike Lane, I have been truly inspired by the awesome artwork all around the local area. ‘The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls’ – Pablo Picasso. ‘Who is responsible for these visual delights!?’ I would exclaim to my housemates as I returned home... Read the rest of this post...

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June 30, 2014 - Written by:

Why it’s best to know your friends now, you know, before the Zombie Apocalypse

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There are two types of people in the world. One that will murder you to steal your food, medical supplies and survival tools in the case of a zombie apocalypse. And another that would front the resistance and stand on the frontline in the battle for human survival. The former is an ‘every-man-for-him/herself’ dude, [s]he will do anything, and I... Read the rest of this post...

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June 2, 2014 - Written by:

#YesAllWomen Where Do We Go From Here?

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A month ago I was walking down the street in North London when a guy crossed the road and groped my boob.    I was with my female housemate, and he was in a group of four guys. I couldn’t quite believe it when it happened. I finally yelled ‘What the FUCK?’ as they walked away. Their response? Flinging their... Read the rest of this post...

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