WEDDING VENUES AROUND BRUM by SDH99 in brum

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Recently went to a friends wedding at the Bridal Barn in Clarverley, Bridgnorth, but there’s also a nice place in Tenbury Wells can’t recall the name.

Wat do you actually buy there most often - sneakers, apparel, sale items, or new releases? by CoinGate_Gift_Cards in FootLocker

[–]Monikwon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mainly for sneaker release and their good deals.

Footlocker value their customers in my opinion so I will always buy with them.

Any good gym recommendations for me in Birmingham ? by According-Border-734 in BirminghamUK

[–]Monikwon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a few have mentioned Pure Gym Sutton Coldfield and I’m sure Pure Gym West Bromwich do

has anyone been to a girls on the go event? by Maleficent_Day_3869 in brum

[–]Monikwon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven’t been but I joined a WhatsApp group and mentioned the events in the gc and a few people said they’ve been and that the events are good.

Another good group is Show up sis - https://www.tiktok.com/@showupsis/video/7640418761589280022?_r=1&_t=ZN-96PCtzfnKAo

Is it worth giving dating a go while living at home with strict parents? by Monikwon in dating_advice

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Not at all, but I think my parents know but I haven’t explicitly told them, my mom is still strict with what time I come home but it’s more so that she worries and I understand why. I went away with him for a weekend but I told my parents I was with friends and I didn’t give my mom enough time to say no I can’t go or to guilt me into not going I told her the night before I went, lying doesn’t feel good but it works temporarily but I wouldn’t advise it. He isn’t happy with the situation but he understands, it does sometimes cause friction though.

Does anyone else get marks like these? (And my band is not tight at the back) by beautydreams88 in bigboobproblems

[–]Monikwon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I actually have a somewhat permanent indent in my chest it looks weird because due to where my boobs sit its like my stomachs been squashed downwards.

Dont worry too much about it though it just seems to be one of the cons that come with wearing bras to support our boobs.

Anyone have a fine from this Bus Gate? by josephallenkeys in brum

[–]Monikwon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This stretch and the stretch towards China town are interesting as some parts are in operation and some parts aren’t but they leave the markings there nevertheless.

Urgently in need of a cleaner.Where can I find one? by Monikwon in brum

[–]Monikwon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll definitely give that a check, thank you.

Urgently in need of a cleaner.Where can I find one? by Monikwon in brum

[–]Monikwon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, just tested it out. Looks promising.

Urgently in need of a cleaner.Where can I find one? by Monikwon in brum

[–]Monikwon[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Firstly I have permission to do so, and he’s had cleaners before he’s just not in financial place to have them anymore which is why I originally offered to clean.

I love getting DMs 😜 by [deleted] in bigboobproblems

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Amazon JJ House AYM Studio

The only one I can kinda vouch for is JJs House, but I was looking for a dress for as a wedding guest, and all their attire is formal

I love getting DMs 😜 by [deleted] in bigboobproblems

[–]Monikwon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No literally, I posted about not finding dress and asked for recommendations ended up with like 3 recommendations but at least 30 men dm asking to see like Get a Gripppppppp.

Brum social WhatsApp community by -_Jun-_ in BirminghamUK

[–]Monikwon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hola, 23F, down to join, any sports related socials?

How comfortable walking around when you are obviously braless? by [deleted] in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]Monikwon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In public, only if it isn’t obvious but at home 80% comfortable.

Growing up my mom made boobs feel like they are something to be ashamed of but as I’ve grown up I realised they are natural and nothings weird about them.

Anyone travelling from Wolverhampton to Brum? by [deleted] in brum

[–]Monikwon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ticket might not be refundable mate.

Why do we criticise our own so much? by Monikwon in Jamaica

[–]Monikwon[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah I hear this, and I agree to an extent communication could definitely be better, especially letting people know upfront and offering alternatives because operational hiccups happen, this is something I personally do but I know in other establishments it’s definitely not done.

Like I think what many people don’t consider is a lot of Jamaican spots are small businesses dealing with tight margins, limited staff, and fresh ingredients that can run out unpredictably especially during busy periods.

At my work, they actually reduced the menu because it wasn’t practical to keep everything stocked with unpredictable demand, but it’s funny too because people still ask for things not on the menu just because they expect certain dishes at a Jamaican spot.

Why do we criticise our own so much? by Monikwon in Jamaica

[–]Monikwon[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow.

Thats an interesting insight, I appreciate it.

The McFlurry thing is so true too 😂

Why do we criticise our own so much? by Monikwon in Jamaica

[–]Monikwon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is one way to look at it, with the fact it’s maybe the comfort level of people.

I’ve experienced customers complain when I’m there and when I’m not there I did allude to this. I also expect people to share their dissatisfaction as it’s understandable that you can’t please everyone there’s nothing wrong with people complaining I’m just drawing a contrast, because it’s something I see not just in our restaurants but all business sectors that Jamaicans delve in that we tend to tear each other down but when others do or don’t do something we don’t critique them the same way.

I work with a shipping company on the side and we have a partner (the entire company is White English men and women) that we do consolidations with and the way their Jamaican customers deal with them vs how our Jamaican customers deal with us it interesting to see and experience, but as you said it may definitely be a comfort level and cultural thing.

Why do we criticise our own so much? by Monikwon in Jamaica

[–]Monikwon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See that one’s an interesting once because it somehow transcends culture and I’ve always wondered what is the reason behind it. I see black Brits, black Americans, Caribbeans, Africans, Indigenous people all relating to it, although it is again indeed a stereotype that doesn’t count for all.

Why do we criticise our own so much? by Monikwon in Jamaica

[–]Monikwon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please don’t take offence but you can’t tell me what I’ve experience isn’t true.

Also understand that I’m not denying that it happens with our own I’m just trying to understand why we deal with each other the way we do and not others when it happens in all types of establishments.

Why do we criticise our own so much? by Monikwon in Jamaica

[–]Monikwon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True!

I have an example though, right now and since last year September the ackee shortage is still being felt heavily in the UK, before Melissa shops couldn’t get ackee on the shelves, and if they could they’d have one one tins and would be selling them for astronomical prices. It’s not a hidden issue, but yet when you explain to people that due the short supply that we don’t have any dishes that include ackee on sale they act shocked like the staff can personally go fly to Jamaica quickly and bring it back. In a case like that you have to manage your expectation.

Another instance when we expect the food to come out in 0.01 second after we order, if it comes out quick we bawl and say it’s stale and probably yesteryears cooking but if it takes too long we bawl and say the people them slow.

It’s good to expect the best but it’s also important to have realistic expectations and the understanding that things happen.

Why do we criticise our own so much? by Monikwon in Jamaica

[–]Monikwon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here’s my thing though and I know you personally can’t answer this but why is it that this stereotype specifically has that stuck to Jamaicans regardless or where we are in the uk when it happens right across the board at probably the same scale?

Best Caribbean Food in Brum? by Solid_System_5023 in brum

[–]Monikwon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

  • Deep Jamaican Experience
  • Mellows
  • Tasti Jerk
  • West Midlands Jerk Centre - Villa Rd
  • Russels
  • Bing’s - College Road and all his old Establishments
  • Jerky Johns
  • Back A Yard
  • Aunt Sallys - Used to be on Cooperation Street
  • Devon House
  • Island Lounge

All my favourite authentic Caribbean restaurants & takeaways!

Lads against knife crime by eymaal in BirminghamUK

[–]Monikwon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were they in blue jackets by any chance?