Entertainment
Six ways to have fun at the mall by yourself
Stuck at the mall by yourself [because your johnny-come-lately friends aren’t on time for your hang out]? Or are you just a lone wolf just off for another adventure? Being in the mall alone doesn’t have to be boring again.
It’s not enough to wander from one end of the mall to the other trying to kill time. You can have fun all by yourself and even experience a greater time than with a group of friends.
Of course, this does not mean you should go about cutting off your friendships, as the relationship of true friendships are irreplaceable. However, it is advantageous should you learn how to enjoy your own company. Because being by yourself once in a while, is a great way to build a strong mental health.
On the other hand, should the thought of having fun by yourself seem impossible and frightening, it’s probably time to change your mindset of loneliness. Loneliness, whether chronic or mild, can occur as a result of several thousands of factors.
Again, this mindset can be transformed with the right attitude and in chronic cases, the right therapy.
The first thing to remember when you’re all by yourself is not to panic. Loneliness is a common feeling people go through daily. However, determine in your heart not to let the feeling deter you from having fun.
Window Shop
There are always those luxury items such as shoes, dresses, jewelry, makeup products, handbags, etc which we avoid at the malls. You know those stores you’ve always been too shy to walk into because obviously, you cannot afford what they sell.
Now that you’re alone, it’s time to find out what these stores actually sell without your money. Isn’t that a dream come through? The good thing is that most stores would not mind a window shopper and in fact, some would feel flattered by an avid admirer.
You may also be in luck to catch a luxury store on the day they’re offering price slashes or promotions. That way, you can purchase one of two items on display for way cheaper.
- Browse Through A Bookshop
Now you’re alone at the mall might be the best time to get that book you’ve always wanted. Interestingly, most bookstores at the malls meet a diverse audience.
You can get books covering a wide-range of disciplines, interests, and scope. Literature books, children books, as well as stationeries, are commonly found in these bookstores.
Of course, if you do not make any purchases, it’s still interesting that you could have browsed through the available books as well as made a mental note of those you may purchase in future.
- See A Great Movie At The Cinema
There’s nothing quite as exhilarating as seeing a movie at the cinema all by yourself. For one thing, you’ll be guaranteed that the movie you pay for is one you’ll want to see and not based on a friend’s cajole.
If otherwise, the movie you’ll be seeing is a recommendation, there’s no harm in checking it out for yourself.
Take it from someone who goes to the cinema by herself. Going to the movies alone is the best kind of fun anyone can have!
- Take A Lunch Break
After all that walking around, you must be tired. Take a break at one of the many store chains available at every mall. From Shoprite, to Chicken Republic, and Krispy Kreme, there are more than enough stores to choose from.
Your choice store or restaurant or cafe, may be dependent on what you want to eat. While some stores specialize in pastries and coffee only, others specialize in serving staple food items only and a few, combine both services.
The good thing about these stores is that they own outlets or sitting areas where their customers can sit, even after eating or snacking to relax.
- Shop For Groceries
You may have promised to replace the toilet paper supply at home after using up the last roll. Or maybe you’ve planned to replace your supply of cereal, sugar, or milk.
Remember those items on your To-Get list? This may be the best time to get them. Pop into a store to get all grocery needs.
Don’t forget to whip out your list and get those important grocery items which meet your daily needs.
- Attend And Participate In An Activity
Sometimes, brands and individuals organize activities at the mall. These could range from musicals, games, trade fairs, or art exhibitions.
You can let your curiosity draw you into participating in these activities, and who knows, you might have a hidden talent for poetry, musicals or playing games.
Sometimes, you’ll be surprised at the kind of connections you might create at these events.
Entertainment
Harrods reacts as multiple women accuse former owner Mohamed Al Fayed of rape
Multiple female ex-employees have accused Mohamed Al Fayed, the late billionaire and former chairman of Harrods, a luxury United Kingdom (UK) department store, of rape.
Fayed died last year at the age of 94.
The BBC said a documentary and podcast — Al-Fayed: Predator at Harrods — gathered evidence that during Fayed’s ownership, Harrods not only failed to intervene but helped cover up abuse allegations.
One woman said Fayed raped her at his Park Lane apartment, while another, who said the late billionaire assaulted her when she was a teenager, described him as a “monster”.
“A sexual predator with no moral compass whatsoever,” she added, saying all the staff at Harrods were his “playthings”.
“We were all so scared. He actively cultivated fear. If he said ‘jump’ employees would ask ‘how high’.”
Fayed owned Harrods for 26 years and later owned Fulham Football Club and the Paris Ritz.
Former staff told the BBC that the businessman would regularly tour the department store’s vast sales floors and identify young female assistants he found attractive, who would then be promoted to work in his offices upstairs.
The assaults would be carried out in Harrods’ offices, his London apartment, or on foreign trips—often in Paris at the Ritz hotel, which he also owned, or his nearby Villa Windsor property.
On Friday, lawyers representing the assaulted employees said many of them were aged between 19 and 24 when they started working for Fayed.
Some were as young as 15 and 16, the lawyers added.
Fayed sold Harrods to the Qatar royal family in a deal reported to be worth around 1.5 billion pounds in 2010.
The new owners issued a statement saying they were “utterly appalled” by the allegations of abuse perpetrated by Fayed.
“These were the actions of an individual who was intent on abusing his power wherever he operated, and we condemn them in the strongest terms,” the statement said.
“The Harrods of today is a very different organisation to the one owned and controlled by Al Fayed between 1985 and 2010, it is one that seeks to put the welfare of our employees at the heart of everything we do.”
The store offered its sincere apologises, saying it was prioritising settling claims in the quickest way possible to avoid “lengthy legal proceedings for the women involved”.
Forbes said Fayed’s net worth was around $2 billion when he died.
Entertainment
Governor Umo Eno renovates house of makeup artist who died with Junior Pope (Photos)
Umo Eno, the governor of Akwa Ibom, has handed over a “remodeled fully-furnished six-bedroom bungalow” to the family of Abigael Frederick, the makeup artiste who died in a boat mishap in Delta.
Abigael died alongside actor Junior Pope and some other crew members in April after their boat capsized inside River Niger in Asaba. They were on their way to a movie location.
Her body was recovered from the water days after the fatal incident.
Eno had promised to “remodel” her family’s house and sponsor her siblings’ education during his condolence visit in April.
In a Facebook post on Friday, the governor revealed he has renovated the house to a six-bedroom bungalow “which is fully furnished”.
Eno said he also donated a business support grant of N1 million to the family and an additional N1 million as an educational grant to her siblings
The governor said he was committed to the promise “for humanity, not political reasons”. He urged people to be empathetic to each other.
“Today, I fulfilled a commitment made to the family of the late Nollywood makeup artist Abigail Edith Frederick by handing over a newly remodeled and fully furnished six-bedroom bungalow in Ikot Udoma, Eket,” he wrote.
“In addition to the home, I also provided the family with a business support grant of one million naira and another one million naira as an educational grant to her younger sisters.
“Back in February, during my personal visit to the family, I promised not only to renovate their home but also to offer automatic employment to Abigail’s elder sister and extend educational support.
“Today marks the completion of that promise. I believe in standing by our people during their most challenging moments, and my administration remains committed to the well-being of every Akwa Ibomite, not for political reasons but for humanity.
“Let’s continue to work together to lift each other up and show that true leadership is about empathy, action, and the collective good.”
Entertainment
Davido gifts Lexus SUV to personal driver
Davido, the Grammy-nominated Afrobeats star, has purchased a new Lexus SUV for Tunde Yussuf, his personal driver.
On Thursday, Yussuf, who is also a tour assistant to the singer, shared a photo of the Lexus RX with his 18000 followers on Instagram.
The driver, who is also referred to as Doro DMW, expressed his appreciation for the gift. He also showered prayers on Davido.
“Congratulations to me🙏🙏🙏🙏 God bless you 001 my boss @davido You no go ever fall my oga. OBO DAN DO AM AGAIN,” he wrote.
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