Love? Life? Joy!
Last week, I was struck down with a very horrible, unrelenting bout of flu. I was bed-bound for the first three days, sleeping for upwards of 18 hours of the day, only waking up when the painkillers ceased working. I drank pints upon pints of squash, all the variations of tea and honey I could muster from our extensive tea... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: From the Heart Wise up!
As a woman, there are few things more depressing and frustrating than going to the cinema to see the latest blockbusters and seeing no strong female characters. Oftentimes, any potential ‘heroine’ is a damsel in distress or love interest. But not in Captain America: The Winter Soldier! Here, we have, not just one, but four ass-kicking women! (Image via) Here, three actresses... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Feel Good Film of the Week
There are times in our lives when Murphy’s Law seems to be in full effect, and everything that can go wrong really does go wrong. Perhaps money gets tight or you encounter constant failure. Or maybe a loved one is lost. Or a medical report comes back with terrible news. Either way, these experiences can have you questioning a lot,... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Erin Johnson From the Heart Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
About a year ago I was smoosing on Facebook, most likely procrastinating in exam time, when I came across a photo. The photo was of one of my friends. Flowers were aligned in a crescent shape on her head, her hair trailing behind her as she appeared to be cycling in the wind, her eyes were bright and her fair... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Beth Teverson Fire me up baby! Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Rant Wise up!
When I was a baby my parents had nothing. All their belongings were in a couple of bin liners and we lived in a run-down house with no carpet in a dodgy neighborhood. My dad worked around the clock to support my mum who was taking care of me at home. They were very young and I had been an unexpected bundle of Joy!
Categories: From the Heart Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Wise up!
Today, I found myself in a situation I didn’t really want to be in – it was a situation that was going to hurt and upset a very old friend. It was a situation that had me backed into a corner and there was no way out but to be brutally honest and take the punches. But it got me... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Lauren Williams Love & Relationships
We go about our daily lives with the world buzzing around us; and yet, we often take for granted how much can happen in a single day. Sometimes, particularly on a working day, life can feel a bit repetitive. ‘Am I getting anywhere or just repeating the same day?’ Whenever this question enters my head, I am most certainly taking for... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy
With most of my previous ‘Feel Good Film’ posts, I’ve focused on films that stir up certain emotions and responses, namely laughter and the warm and fuzzies. But I think films have the ability to initiate other reactions and a big one for me is inspiration. We’ve all been inspired by a film, be it to learn a new skill,... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Feel Good Film of the Week
Do you ever feel unsure of which career path you should follow? Do you ever worry about where you’re supposed to be heading? How you’re going to get there? A close friend of mine introduced The Fog to me a few weeks ago. I had gone through a significant amount of job stress and she was patiently attempting to raise... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
Having decided to challenge myself this month I began to delve in to the realm of home-made sushi, and come out pleasantly surprised. Whilst a little fiddly my first attempts at some basic vegetarian rolls were not overly traumatic, and so I thought I would spread the joy. Watch this space for different types of rolls and some new filling... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Domestic Goddess Ilona's Weekly Munchies