Tag Archive: Joy
October 13, 2014 - Written by: Cas Sutherland
Foreigners often get a bad wrap, their reputation clouded by local prejudices and tainted by past errors of other foreigners. Wherever they are, wherever they’re from, whatever they look like, the odd ones out will always get extra attention. Sometimes – particularly when you’re very new to this place – that attention can be daunting and frustrating. Arriving somewhere entirely different... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Adventureland From the Heart Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
October 11, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
I don’t know about you guys, but I DO believe that human trafficking, child marriage and FGM CAN be abolished if there is enough solidarity and commitment. In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly announced that the 11th October would be named International Day of the Girl. I hope today will present an opportunity to demonstrate this unity in our community, so on... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Fire me up baby! Wise up! Yazmin Joy
October 10, 2014 - Written by: Becky Solomon
You know what really annoys me? People’s opinions. Yes that may sound absolutely ridiculous and a little hypocritical as I’m offering up mine, but hear me out… When I was younger, I was a lot more confident and hotheaded. Then things happened and I lost a bit of confidence. I started caring about probably a bit too much what people... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Becky Solomon Love & Relationships Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
October 9, 2014 - Written by: Natasha Hotung
In the past couple of weeks, Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protestors have appeared everywhere on the internet and as front-page news – and they have succeeded in winning the hearts and minds of the world. This is the largest scale protest Hong Kong and China have seen in years and it has been a surprise to those who are used to regarding... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Adventureland From the Heart Wise up!
October 6, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
FKA Twigs received some pretty nasty-ass racist abuse on Twitter the other week by some perplexed K-Stew fans who couldn’t understand how Rob Pattinson could find the singer attractive. ‘You’re a monkey abortion,’ one person tweeted. Charming. ‘Is it really impossible to believe that Rob went out with this monkey,’ commented another apparent Twilight fan – who evidently struggles with life... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Fire me up baby! Rant Yazmin Joy
October 3, 2014 - Written by: Erin Johnson
Flashback to five years ago: I’m in university attending a meeting for a very aliljoy-esque student organisation. A group of young ladies are gathered to discuss everything from leadership and women’s issues to pop culture. Eventually the conversation turns to a subject that most teens and 20-somethings love to discuss: relationships. After we rant about the trials and tribulations of... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Erin Johnson Love & Relationships
October 1, 2014 - Written by: Beth Teverson
I’ve always been a fan of October. Autumn has always resonates a certain sense of excitement in me. I look forward to it all through the sweltering (and often rainy) summer: the cold crisp mornings, the warm colours of the trees. It always seems a time to look forward, to make changes, to start a new. I imagine this feeling... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Beth Teverson
September 29, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
(Warning: This Post Contains Banana Bread) There were highs, there were lows, there was car sickness there was health, there was sheep poo and dog carriers, and my gilet will NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN… Snowdon was the first mountain of many (I hope) to climb. But, to be honest, as it was the first one, it was a bit... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Adventureland Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Yazmin Joy
September 26, 2014 - Written by: Becky Solomon
I can’t help it. I’m a considerate person okay! My absolute pet peeve is when someone dumps their stuff on an empty seat next to them on a full train or bus. I can’t begin to tell you how much this winds me up. (Image via) I once saw I man put his laptop bag on the seat next to him whilst... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Rant
September 23, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
Last week Emma Watson gave an incredible speech at the UN launching the HeForShe campaign in New York. ‘No country in the world can yet say that they have achieved equality’. Emma on Global Perspective It is always a huge inspiration when a celebrity uses their influence and profile to raise awareness for global issues. Because let’s face it, they... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Wise up! Yazmin Joy