Articles written by Yazmin Joy
September 18, 2013 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
No one likes criticism. NO ONE! We all have experienced negativity at some point or another and sometimes it ain’t a pretty picture! When an onslaught of abuse followed the news that Ben Affleck would play Batman in the new Man of Steel movie (dir. Zac Snyder) everyone and their best mate seemed to want to add their tuppence worth. And... Read the rest of this post...
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September 16, 2013 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
Do you ever feel like you are in over your head? That everything has suddenly decided to happen at the same time and you are completely overwhelmed? Sod’s Law never ceases to amaze me with its impeccable timing. Why does everything have to happen at once? Now I have to admit something to you. I am a stressy person. I have... Read the rest of this post...
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September 9, 2013 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
On Saturday night in early September three singletons met up on the East side of London for wine and a catch up. Now I don’t care what any one says but put a couple of single women in a room, give them wine, dim lighting and Maltesers and eventually THEY WILL start talking about men. It’s just science. The Bechdel... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Love & Relationships Yazmin Joy
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September 2, 2013 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
I spotted her heading my way towards the bar with all the determination of a Salmon fish swimming upstream. I tried to look for an escape but it was too late. I was cornered and she was moving in like a hungry mantis to the place I (ironically) had come to drown my sorrows and forget. But no sooner had... Read the rest of this post...
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August 27, 2013 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
‘I kid you not, my mate from Canada sent me this one and it’s about as big as my arm.’ said Jake. Passing over a his phone to Dom who was the other side of me. We were at work and I was standing between my two male colleagues who were showing each other pictures of shit. No, not hypothetical... Read the rest of this post...
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August 20, 2013 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
Can you believe it’s almost September already? The summer season is almost over! And many of us are already feeling bitter sweet about it! But this week I got to thinking about seasons we encounter in our lives? Many of you are embarking on a new season. Just finished uni? Starting a new job? Some of us are still in... Read the rest of this post...
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August 5, 2013 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
1. Go through your work emails at the dinner table. The smell of crackling bacon and maple syrup wafted through the air in one of the London’s most infamous breakfast joints. A couple, who were seriously diggin’ one another sat in the window seat fully engrossed in conversation. I looked back at my own date and the dream was shattered…... Read the rest of this post...
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July 30, 2013 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
Their beady little bodies scurried around frantically. I stood, startled at the unexpected company of 300 ants emerging from a tiny crack in the fireplace. And more were coming. ‘We’re under attack! Zip up your clothes. Seal that marmalade. Conceal those Ferrero Rocher – that’ll be the first thing they’ll go for – I just know it! What do I... Read the rest of this post...
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July 24, 2013 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
Every year I swear never again and yet every year I do it. Going to festivals is a rather peculiar tradition when you think about it. Basically you pay an substantial amount of money to pitch your own tent in a field and survive for 4 days against the elements. Image Via I went to Latitude this weekend (it was... Read the rest of this post...
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July 17, 2013 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
Hey peeps, I am heading to Latitude Festival this weekend (it’s my first time!) and so will not have access to a computer for the next few days. NOOOOOOO!! But good news is I’m sure I’ll come back with a tale or two… (in a good way hope). Looking forward for some creative inspiration! Next blog will be up Wednesday... Read the rest of this post...
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