Love? Life? Joy!
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
Some guys reading this are totally clued up on feminism, and if you are, I salute you. There is nothing more attractive than a feminist dude. And it is an attitude I respect and value in a man, whether he is a partner, friend or colleague. But I feel like maybe some guys out there need a lil’ pep talk... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Dating Advice for Guys Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Wise up! Yazmin Joy
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...
Categories: Fire me up baby! Rant Yazmin Joy
(Note: this post is total CHEESE BUCKET!) …okay, OKAY, I don’t actually have a little sister. But can’t a girl dream!? It’s not my fault my parents didn’t listen to my advice and adopt. ‘I wish I had a sister!’ I exclaimed as I was having coffee with one of my girlfriends not too long ago. ‘What are you talking... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! From the Heart Yazmin Joy
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...
Categories: Domestic Goddess Yazmin Joy
(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...
Categories: Cringe Factor Love & Relationships Yazmin Joy
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...
Categories: Rant Yazmin Joy
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...
Categories: Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Rant Wise up! Yazmin Joy
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...
Categories: Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement 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