Love? Life? Joy!
Newly graduated, I’d been on the dole just a few days when I was invited to interview at a company I’d never heard of before… No job title was given, and I wasn’t sure what “outsource marketing” meant (a thorough googling didn’t enlighten me much further), but I went along, curious, hopeful, and determined it would be good interview “practice”.... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Wise up!
As I sit here writing this, tucked up in bed with the rugby on the telly (COME ON ENGLAND), a bit of a hangover and an unexplained broken toe (pay day, plus booze…) I feel like the safest and least spontaneous person on the planet. But last night I practised what I preach and said yes to an opportunity that... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Adventureland Lauren Williams
“So Beth, what do you think about immigration?” Now before I tell you my answer I’ll tell you of the circumstances. I was working in a pub in London. I had just walked into the pub’s kitchen where three of its chefs were discussing current affairs as they placed over-priced fish in the deep fat fryer.
Categories: Beth Teverson Rant Wise up!
This weekend I went to a ruby wedding anniversary! It was wonderful to share in the celebrations of a couple who have been a big part of my life and, fat and full after a lovely meal, I and many others looked on as the couple’s children took centre stage to recount their childhood. With 6 children and 5 grandchildren... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Emily Macdonald From the Heart Love & Relationships
The other day I was annoyed. Really fucking annoyed! 6pm on a Tuesday night waiting for the tube on the crowded platform. Sweaty, dirty, fed-up, frustrated, stressed, cramped in a confined space… I couldn’t even read properly coz someone’s armpit was in my face! There are times when I must ask myself: WHAT IS MY LIFE?!?! This was one of... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Yazmin Joy
I’ve got this thing where I just can’t say no to anything – especially a night out with my favourite people. Scrap that, even a night out with a group of people I’ve only just met. I hate missing out. What if it’s the best night of the year? What if my friend does something so funny that nobody stops talking... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Lauren Williams Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
With Blue Monday behind us but pay day still in the oh-so-distant future, this week I fancied adding a little extra sugar to my diet. And of course by ‘fancied a little sugar’ I meant I WANTED A CHOCOLATE FIX. But having spent the last 3 weeks facing a nightly onslaught of January gym bunnies and flexy-yoga-queens I couldn’t help... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Domestic Goddess Ilona's Weekly Munchies
One hundred people walk into a bar. The barman looks up and says, “What’ll it be?” I bet you thought that was going to turn into a joke, didn’t you? Betcha did. But no. What I’m about to say is that out of those hundred people, how many do you think will actually click with you? What do you think... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: From the Heart
Oh the joys of networking! If you are, like me, aspiring to make connections in the entertainment world, you will have gone to many a schmoozing event. In an industry where it’s all about ‘who you know’, being a struggling writer in the city has its advantages, I guess. Yes, I do consider it ‘work’. I don’t particularly feel qualified... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Wise up! Yazmin Joy
This week, I was writing an article about Valentine’s dates for a client. The sort of content that is meant to reignite the passion and prove that Valentine’s Day isn’t just a Hallmark Holiday. As a single girl writing said article, I was happily plotting my night of hibernation with a good book and maybe a FaceTime session with my... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Lauren Williams Love & Relationships