Tag Archive: love
December 15, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
On a chilly, starry Friday night in December, three twenty-something girls stepped out of the carnage of Oxford street and into Duke Street’s Wagamama. It had been a long time since my besties and I had kicked back to contemplate life at our local Wagas, but here we were, finally, together again. Huzzaahh! As we slurped on our Clean Green... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: From the Heart Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Yazmin Joy
October 31, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
While I was preparing to carve out my pumpkin, slurp malty spiced lattes and cosy up to watch Hocus Pocus – the perfect stay-at-home escape from the icy winter bite, I began pondering the true meaning of All Hallows Eve. A time of spooks, ghouls and sociopaths – and that’s when it hit me…. forget Halloween – THIS IS MY DAY... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Love & Relationships 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
September 5, 2014 - Written by: Cas Sutherland
So, I’ve got a bit of a situation here, and I’ve no idea how it’ll turn out. I want my personal relationships to bring me happiness. I want to have a successful, fulfilling career. But it seems that wanting both simultaneously is just too much to ask. You can’t have it all. This whole situation would be so much easier... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: From the Heart Love & Relationships Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
July 16, 2014 - Written by: Guest Blogger
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
June 21, 2014 - Written by: Becky Solomon
If I could give one bit of advice to anyone, it would be: go and talk to old people. Why? Because they will be able to offer you more. Grandparents are just brilliant. I could listen to my nan and grandad all day because they truly have the best conversations. I genuinely think more interesting and meaningful stuff comes out... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy From the Heart Love & Relationships
May 19, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
What is love? …baby don’t hurt me, don’t hurt me no more…. Haddaway was on to something when he sang the mega dance floor filler ‘What Is Love?’ back in the 90s. But I still find myself asking this question now. As I chew on my pen. And stare at this computer screen. Blank. There are a million ways you... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Love & Relationships Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Yazmin Joy
March 30, 2014 - Written by: Lauren Williams
Yesterday, something awesome happened in England and Wales. Yesterday, same sex marriage became legal. David Cameron, this is the first good thing you have done for this country. Well done. We still have a long way to go of course – educating school children to try and stamp out prejudice. Even educating adults about one simple fact – whether couples... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Lauren Williams Love & Relationships
March 2, 2014 - Written by: Lauren Williams
I’m currently sat with a raging hangover, still in my pyjamas and covered in bruises from last night’s birthday celebrations at the local roller disco (who’d have thought we’d be saying that in 2014?) In two days I’m 25. TWENTY FIVE. Quarter of a century, half way to fifty. A milestone I’ve been dreading for a long time. I’m one... Read the rest of this post...
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February 14, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
What does the word ‘love’ mean to you? The third and final part of our Valentine’s ‘On the Streets’ series is here! We put the L-word to the people of London and got some lovely responses. Tweet us what love means to you! @aliljoy Check out our other videos ‘What’s Your Perfect Valentine’s Date?’ and ‘What’s the Worst Date You’ve... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy London's Hidden Gems Love & Relationships