Love? Life? Joy!
Time after weary time, I’ve had to sit through tedious conversations on why London is such a rubbish city. ‘Oh, its impossible to buy a house anywhere in London, ordinary people are getting priced out’; ‘The crime rates are shocking! You never get that sort of thing in Bath…’; ‘It’s too crowded, I can’t breathe on the Tube’; ‘There’s no... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Fire me up baby! Rant Wise up!
The other day I was walking along the street on my way to the station in broad daylight when suddenly, from out of nowhere, this geezer on a bicycle rides INTO ME. Stop right there. Already this statement has flagged two components that, quite frankly, piss me off: rude people and cyclists. Okay it wasn’t quite a head on collision but... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Fire me up baby! Rant Yazmin Joy
Picture this. You’re late for the bus and you’re running like a mad person waving your travel card in the air for the bus to halt and take you on board. You then reach the bus: out of breath, and dwelling on how unfit you are and how another day in the gym would have not gone amiss. You’re then... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Rant Sana Sarwar Wise up!
There will always be someone ahead of you; there will always be someone behind you. That will always be the case. But right here, right now: this is where you are. And it might not be exactly where you want it to be, but it just is what it is. We have to deal with it, and learn to love... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: From the Heart Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Yazmin Joy
In biology we learn that evolution caused the human race to change and develop through continuous cycles of natural selection over successive generations. This then meant that in order to survive we had to compete against each other. Those who had the better genes, traits and behaviours evolved and soon new species began to form. I’m no philosopher or scientist,... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Careers From the Heart Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
It was a normal Tuesday morning in London. I was in a rather pleasent mood as I trundled towards the Tube on my way to work, simply minding my own business. I think commuter time is good thinking time, so I was contemplating some of my plans for the day, waiting for the Piccadilly Line when out of nowhere this... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Fire me up baby! Rant Yazmin Joy
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...
Categories: a little piece of joy EXCLUSIVE: Interview London's Hidden Gems Yazmin Joy
I recently made a major decision that will change my life. Since then, other parts of my life have really improved. Everything around me has taken on the glisten of wonderment that I hadn’t seen there previously. So, its probably about time I told the world. Or, at least, those in it who don’t already know… I’m moving to China.... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Adventureland From the Heart
So I’m real poor at the moment. Like, I thought I was poor last year… I wasn’t. A few months in London drained me of a good £4000. High rent, travel expenses and a kitchen I couldn’t cook in (so always had to buy food in) meant I was spending all the money I was earning – and then some.... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Beth Teverson Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Wise up!
Last Tuesday evening I underwent a major catastrophe. I had to get to an evening class in central London straight after work and I had no money on my Oyster card. THEN I realised I had left my purse at home. By this time, there was no-one in the nearby area from whom I could borrow any money without begging... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: From the Heart