Tag Archive: social media
July 7, 2015 - Written by: Katie Fanthorpe
In an era where self worth can be measured in the amount of Facebook ‘Likes’ received on a new profile picture, real life compliments seem to be falling by the wayside. With friends competing to see who can get the most hearts on an Instagram post, what space is there for genuine sentiments away from digital screens? In my recent experience... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Katie Fanthorpe Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Rant
May 20, 2015 - Written by: Patricia Obaro Odje
I have been thinking recently about how easy it is to determine if someone is successful based on how they ‘look’ on their public profiles. When I use the term ‘look’ I am referring to not only their face, but also how they portray themselves on social media platforms, which is a HUGE thing nowadays. I want to scratch your brain on a few things... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Careers Fire me up baby! Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Wise up!
May 14, 2015 - Written by: Poppy Gillian
Selfies have been around quite a while now. Love them or loathe them it looks like they’re here to stay. When you really think about it, taking a picture of yourself is a bit weird, right? I’m definitely guilty of taking the odd selfie, but I couldn’t imagine constantly uploading new ones to social media – it would be exhausting!... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Poppy Gillian Rant Wise up!
December 19, 2014 - Written by: Becky Solomon
You know when you see something milling around on twitter and you think, ‘Yeah, that’s a really good argument! I want in on the action! #haveyouseenthis?’ Everyone wants to chip in and have thier say. People like to have opinions on things and like to sound interesting and intellectual. They want to gather more followers and connect with people and... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Fire me up baby! Rant
October 16, 2014 - Written by: Poppy Gillian
October is Black History Month, but until now it hasn’t really something I’ve given much thought to before. I’m sure I probably did some lessons in school on it, but I can’t really remember it. When I think about Black History Month, I think of well-known figures such as Nelson Mandela, Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King. I have probably heard... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Poppy Gillian Wise up!
August 27, 2014 - Written by: Guest Blogger
Giving to charity has suddenly become very self-indulgent. As I scan my newsfeed and I see many friends soaking themselves in icy water in order to spread awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis I wonder why it is we have to do attention-grabbing acts in order to want help a fellow human being. I would firstly like to congratulate the ALS... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Rant
May 15, 2014 - Written by: Poppy Gillian
Recently I found out about a website called Tube Crush. It’s a forum where people can send in pictures taken of hot guys on the tube. These pictures are then posted and people can rate and comment on them. A similar concept, the Facebook page Women Who Eat on Tubes caused outrage recently. So, should we be feeling the same... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Love & Relationships Poppy Gillian Wise up!
April 24, 2014 - Written by: Guest Blogger
It’s that little flicker of happiness that you get in your (now Easter-enlarged) belly when a proclaimed selfie gets a Like on Facebook, a few more Likes later and you’re a little bit pleased with yourself, without being entirely sure why. Fuck yes I wore that lipstick well, thanks for agreeing! Oh this NEW dress proudly presents my lovely lady... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Rant
March 23, 2014 - Written by: Lauren Williams
The #nomakeupselfie trend took social media by storm this week – and boy did it spark up some debate! “It’s vain” “It’s narcissistic” “I don’t see the point” “It’s just a shame it takes online media and even vanity to highlight a disease we all clearly know about and many other causes and so we should be donating naturally.” “Going... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Fire me up baby! Lauren Williams Rant
March 20, 2014 - Written by: Poppy Gillian
Traditionally, us Brits are known for our reserved natures. But, since Facebook has come into being, this ‘stiff upper lip’ seems to have gone out of the window. When did it become okay to air dirty laundry on such a public forum? (Image via) Everyone knows that 95% of your Facebook friends aren’t actually friends at all. They’re people you... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Cringe Factor Rant