There seems to be something in the nature of many people that means they enjoy being scared. They enjoy the pure fear and exhilaration of a dramatic roller-coaster ride, or the feeling of cowering behind a blanket watching a scary film from between their fingers. Even many people who in general aren’t thrill-seekers by any stretch of the imagination find that deliberately scaring themselves silly is an enjoyable and even desirable way to spend your time.
BITCH:LIFE
29 Oct 2010 15:00 GMT
Being in a relationship with someone who you can never quite figure out is never fun. ("Does he actually love me?" "What is he really thinking?") Admitting to yourself that you're with someone who is emotionally unavailable or "distant" is even less fun. However! Thankfully there are voices of reason out there in this crazy world who can give us sound advice on how to deal with someone a partner who is emotionally unavailable.
BITCH:LIFE
27 Oct 2010 13:00 GMT
A couple of months before the big event, I had to break it to my parents and in-laws that I was hoping to have a home birth. I wanted to say 'planning', but I think it's always worth reminding yourself during your pregnancy that a plan is basically a wish list. In the end your body and your baby will conspire together to do whatever the hell they want, and all you can do is make a sensible decision when presented with the current information. Of course you have a concept of an ideal birt...
BITCH:LIFE
20 Oct 2010 15:00 GMT
Office work is not known for its built-in natural exercise, and many people find themselves putting on weight when joining a new team or changing companies. It might be that a new workload kicks you out of the gym outline you’ve carefully constructed or it might be the volume of ‘treats’ that a company provides its staff and the availability of food that encourages day-long picking.
BITCH:LIFE
18 Oct 2010 15:32 GMT
Reports that say we are looking straight at a double-dip recession is not exactly reassuring as we head on into the colder months of the year. We have expenses god damnmit, everything increases – in thickness, size, or cost. New winter coats, boots, moisturisers, not to mention gas, electric and transportation. In the warmer months cycling, walking and salads are much more palatable, but in the wind, rain and cold, I’m heading underground or into a cab home to stew that will warm my cockles....
BITCH:LIFE
11 Oct 2010 09:00 GMT
First things first, you’ve got yourself an interview so congratulations! You have obviously written a great application or CV/résumé and have convinced them that you have the skills and knowledge required to do the job, which is fantastic. Next you will need to prove that, out of everyone they’ve shortlisted, you’re the one that they want. Don’t forget though, you’re also going along to see if you’d like to work there. They need to convince you that they’re perfect too.
BITCH:LIFE
05 Oct 2010 13:50 GMT
You might remember that a few months back I wrote about hypnobirthing, and how it is supposed to help you have a calmer, easier, more relaxing experience when you give birth. You can go read back what I wrote if you like. I’ll wait here.
BITCH:LIFE
01 Oct 2010 17:00 GMT
I've always packed everything I need when going to stay at someone else's house. Ever since my first sleepover, when my mum sorted out my washbag, I've gone by the assumption that the person whose house you're staying at will provide food and a clean towel, but the rest of the consumables should be carried by you.
BITCH:LIFE
30 Sep 2010 14:04 GMT
Willow Smith, daughter of Will and Jada-Pinkett is nine-years-old, and she’s bringing out her début album; of which the first single, Whip My Hair, has already been “leaked” and is doing the rounds on the world wide web.If you haven’t already heard it, Whip My Hair is an annoyingly repetitious, but mostly harmless dance track. It’s just a fun and formulaic commercial hit. Consider these opening lyrics:
BITCH:LIFE
28 Sep 2010 17:00 GMT
Whether we’re clinically depressed, suffering a bereavement or just feeling generally down, the world around us is ready to throw a range of clichés and mantras our way, encouraging us to “chin up” and “look on the bright side.”
However, is this kind of attitude really going to change the way we think for the best? Or just make us feel worse about not being the happy, smiley person everyone wants us to be?
BITCH:LIFE
27 Sep 2010 09:00 GMT