Love? Life? Joy!
Westlife said it’s like flying without wings, Meatloaf said he’d do anything for it but Haddaway asked the question that I am now contemplating: What is love? I’ve always thought that being in love would be a really clear feeling, and thus I’ve never really felt it. I have no doubt loved and love a lot of things and people in... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Love & Relationships
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
I’ve been employed full time (albeit in various places) for about 5 months now. After working full time in a bar all I wanted was to work 9-5, every week-day and have my evenings and weekends free. And don’t get me wrong – it’s good: I have two days to myself, to do whatever I want and I know all... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Beth Teverson Careers Wise up!
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
Some people are shits aren’t they? I would like to say that this isn’t now I truly feel. I’d like to give them the benefit of the doubt. I’d like to say maybe it’s that we’re too similar, or our personalities clash, or maybe they are having a bad day. But let’s face it, some people are deep down miserable,... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Rant Wise up!
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
There are two types of people in the world. One that will murder you to steal your food, medical supplies and survival tools in the case of a zombie apocalypse. And another that would front the resistance and stand on the frontline in the battle for human survival. The former is an ‘every-man-for-him/herself’ dude, [s]he will do anything, and I... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Adventureland Love & Relationships Yazmin Joy
It’s a bit weird to see one of my favourite films featured in a book club post, but did you know that it was based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith, of Hitchcock’s Strangers on a Train fame? And a damn good book it is too! For those unfamiliar, The Talented Mr Ripley is a 1950s-set thriller about a young... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Book Club
This morning I got up, didn’t bother showering, put my hair in a bun, shoved on my lycra combo and then ran 5K. After I finished, I had a protein bar, showered and dressed and put a bit of makeup on. This sounds pretty standard doesn’t it? But what if we add a certain clause in… This morning I got... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Rant
They don’t make ’em like they used to! Sure, if you look really close there are a few little things wrong with Some Like it Hot, but if you take it as a simple piece of entertainment, it’s pretty damn perfect. It ticks all of the boxes – endearing female lead, comedy value, catchy soundtrack and a genuine storyline. I... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Feel Good Film of the Week