Saturday, 31 July 2010

My 90's

My 90’s posts below are a precursor to this post or why I loved the 90’s. Foremost I grew up during this period so I have some happy memories. Though the fashion wasn’t and isn’t considered the best and most just think of oversized and grunge-like attire, I was instead rocking what I like to call ghetto afro-chic. Now let’s not get the use of ghetto mixed up with trashy or poor type get up because I was looking slamming! The afro-chic is due to my mother and her idea of mixing African pieces with Western style; so whilst I was rocking a Diana Ross type afro I was also rocking black leggings paired crop top with African design (must find pics). I must remind you I was pretty young 5+ but damn did I look fierce! The 90’s for me were when I stayed out all day rollerblading or biking through the woods, playing football or having water fights, when penny sweets actually cost pennies and I could get on the bus with just my big smile. I remember the high-top hair styles the boys use to rock and when Nike and Adidas were where it was at, does anyone remember Hi-Tech?

Not to say the 90’s were perfect, of course not let’s not forget dear old Thatcher or John Mayor; however for me and my memories of being a youth through this decade the 90’s where blissful. I like that people now are embracing some of the goodies of the 90’s like the one-sided hair-styles, high-waisted trousers/shorts and denim is back on track.

What is your favourite era past or present?

I leave you with these gems:





Tuesday, 6 July 2010

When I next interview someone, I am so doing this.

Interviews are never easy but this is just ridiculous but oh so funny:




As a black woman I always wonder if my colour affects any position I do or do not get however I do not let it define me like this:



There are so many things wrong with her interview technique, one being her public display of affection for her sandwich.

I think interviews are like battles you face in the war that is job hunting. You prepare for them meticulously learning and training at University or maybe forgoing the academic route opting for the hands on experience approach. Either way both avenues lead to scrupulous company research or re-con. Then the fight begins and you are not only up against others applying for the same position but also against yourself. If you can overcome your nerves, insecurities and uncertainties, you’ve already won the battle and with a little luck and a cracking CV the war of the job hunt itself.

God speed and May the force be with you!

Summertime

Friday, 25 June 2010

The blog Graduate scheme

Following the whole I’m a recent graduate and have no career yet, so I’m going to have a blog trend, I’m here. So now I have some free time in between freelancing and my television schedule to disturb the world-wide-web, hey guys!

I'm going to be filling this blog with my ramblings, musings and attempts at being witty. If you don’t like it then turn away, if you do leave a comment. This blog will be about MY opinions and thoughts so you’ll need to take everything I write with a pinch of salt. I want to attempt to update at least once a week, but preferably more; and as of yet I'm not entirely sure what my focus will be, but as a girl with eclectic tastes this may not change very soon.

I hope to meet some amazing people along the way, so let’s get this show on the road.

London and the hot weather= the need for cider and music!

Jackie Chan broke my heart!

We've all seen the Karate Kid (all the coolest kids have anyway) it's a great mix of cheesy 80's fashion, music and Karate. Essentially it's a classic! So why did Hollywood insist on using a pre-pubescent boy to play the heartthrob? In the late 80's early 90's this was who was lusted after:




















and this is Mr. Miyagi:


















So why did Jackie Chan and one of Will and Jada's children go and ruin it!!!

The new movie is not as good as the original. The awkward cuteness of Daniel is just awkward as Will Smith's son just looks too young and sweet; whilst I do love me some Jackie Chan he's no Mr. Miyagi as he just doesn't make me want wax on and wax off, Pat Morita has this role down to a tee.

Just watch the original.