As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I s As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I share with you some pictures of mine at 9 months, 9 years, 19 years, 29 years  to today 39 years old of age. Looking back at each decade, I feel both ‘older’ and ‘younger’, I see the change in my features, the change in my way of life, the change in my personality and the experience itched on my face. I am grateful for the life I have lived thus far and excited for the life I am yet to live. 
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2026 - 39, (Home, England), I am ready for this final year before my 40s but also ready for this next decade. 
2016 - 29, (Oslo, Norway), this decade was about self discovery and building the life I dreamt about. The life that I am super proud of and truly grateful to be living. This decade, I built my financial life and in later years choose to heal from the trauma gained in the last decade and now I feel well equipped for the future. 
2006 - 19, (Glasgow, Scotland), I thought I was grown (look at the cheekbones 🤣🤣) and ready for the world, chiiiild was I wrong, let’s just say, I am still resolving the trauma the decade brought me but I am grateful because I met my best friends and made decisions for the future I wanted to have. (Spoiler alert - I did better than I dreamed). 
1996 - 9, (Home, Zambia) this was my birthday but my little sister insisted she had to be the one in the middle. The only way we knew whose birthday it was, was by standing in the middle but this year I remember baby sister crying her eyes out and refusing 🤨
1988 - 9 months, (Chililabombwe, Zambia) although my mother looks tired and traumatised😟, I know I was loved and happy. 
#happybirthday #happybirthday❤️ #newera #39
Attended #ascotraces for the second year running a Attended #ascotraces for the second year running and I am glad to have experienced the ‘Village enclosure’ this year, whilst I loved ‘Windsor enclosure’ last year, it’s not for me. Next year, I want Queen Anne’s enclosure. 💕 #girlsdayout #girlslikeus #ascotfashion
How I missed you my love 🥰🥰🥰 #hertripsabroad #bla How I missed you my love 🥰🥰🥰

#hertripsabroad #blackgirlstraveltoo #maldives #neverstopexploring #welltravelled
Tried being a #touristforaday and we chose #london Tried being a #touristforaday and we chose #london because why not. My feet still hurt from the thought of how much walking we did, the fact that we walked from #bigben to #buckinghampalace is still fresh on my mind. 

#neverstopexploring
🖤🖤MARCH PHOTO/VIDEO DUMP🖤🖤 So much happened and 🖤🖤MARCH PHOTO/VIDEO DUMP🖤🖤 

So much happened and yet I can’t find the words.
It has been an amazing week here, definitely recom It has been an amazing week here, definitely recommend @iberostar in Agadir. 
#neverstopexploring #wanderlust #welltravelled #lifeofadventure #hertripsabroad
I spent a week in #dohaqatar and had the most rela I spent a week in #dohaqatar and had the most relaxing and fulfilling time of my life. Sometimes taking it slow and living in the moment is what the soul needs. 🥰🥰🥰
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 #hertripsabroad #solotravel #solotravelingisfun 
#blackgirlstraveltoo
I had such an amazing week in Doha, Qatar after no I had such an amazing week in Doha, Qatar after not visiting for almost 8years. 📍

#qatar #doha #qatarphotoinstagram  #solo travel #travelbug bestvacations igtravel travelpic travelblog beautifuldestinations tlpicks instatravel roamtheplanet traveldeeper travelgram travelinspo wanderlust instapassport exploretheworld travelpics travelmore passionpassport travelawesome lonelyplanet travelblogger travelphotography traveltheworld worldtraveler
Happy New Year, happy 2026 #firstpicture of the ye Happy New Year, happy 2026 #firstpicture of the year.
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It’s a Dog’s Life 

It’s a dog’s life is brought to you in conjunction with Panasonic

its a dogs life

When I was a kid we had a family dog, my brother and I asked for one when we were kids and at first my parents refused but then a few months later our neighbor down the road was selling puppies and my parents finally agreed for us to have one. We called our dog tiger and boy did we love that dog, we fed him and honestly treated him almost like human. From the time he was little until he’s sad passing we used to hide him in our bedroom’s until my parents decided to build him he’s own house outside.

Its a dogs life
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You see, back home in Zambia dogs are for protection so they are not necessarily seen as pets but we kept tiger as both. What I mean by protection is firstly they sleep outside the home and always let you know when there is an intruder in the yard and they will chase him or them away. Our dog tiger was so clever, if there was an intruder he would first bark by my parents window then run to the other side of the house to my window bark there then start chasing the intruder until we woke up. This was really handy for us as our dog really protected us and our home and for him he’s job was 24/7. What I meant by “not necessary seen as pets” is that here in the UK I have seen people treat dogs better than their fellow humans and though I love dogs a human is a human. When tiger passed as a family we felt like we had lost a family member, actually he was a family member and it was hard. After that we refused to get another dog, our neighbors dog must have known how much we loved him (tiger) and since they were brother’s the neighbors dog used to come over to play and eventually started to protect our home more than he’s owners (so sweet, for us ofcourse).

Here in England my brother and he’s family have dogs (2) and they love those dogs big time, they act as my nephew’s older siblings. They protect the home, they play with my nephew and now and again they do get a day off protecting the home because of the security system my brother and he’s wife have for their home.

Panasonic in conjunction with Dave a mastiff dog, wants you to join the competition and upload a photo or video of you and your ‘Very Important Pet’ VIP, sharing the love using the hashtag #MyVIP for a chance to win a two-night stay in a luxury hotel and other great prizes worth up to £2,000

Do you have any pets? Are you a dog lover?

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The video is called ‘It’s a Dog’s Life’ and stars Dave, a mastiff who has been given the day off from guarding his home from intruders as his owners have installed a Panasonic Smart Home System, an innovative networking system that monitors and secures the home in minutes!

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  1. Emma White says

    March 10, 2016 at 11:40 pm

    we have a month old she’s a complete nightmare eats everything and I mean everything once my dyson so it no longer worked and only a few days ago my £480 camera she pulled off the kitchen side and chewed it all so now it no longer works but we love her

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 11, 2016 at 5:36 am

      Awww bless so sorry to hear that

  2. Little Pickle's Mom says

    March 9, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    Ah, sounds like Tiger was a really special dog – it’s amazing how much pets do become part of the family, isn’t it? I hope you haven’t been put off future pets. Our cat recently passed away and it’s been really difficult. We miss him so much. Might take us a while to be in the right place to accept a new pet into our lives but I’m sure we will again!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 9, 2016 at 10:03 pm

      I don’t think I have been put off but I do find it hard to think of having another one. Maybe one day

  3. Jodie says

    March 9, 2016 at 12:51 pm

    I’ve always wanted a dog but unfortunately we’ve never been able to have one. My rabbit is like a family member, though, so I totally relate to that.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 9, 2016 at 12:52 pm

      Awww I wish I could keep rabbits or something

  4. Rachel says

    March 9, 2016 at 9:23 am

    We always had a family dog growing up, we progressed from Border Collies to Rottweilers, both of whom are amazing breeds x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 9, 2016 at 9:25 am

      That’s nice

  5. Grant R says

    March 9, 2016 at 6:34 am

    We had a family dog when I was a kid. It would have made a terrible guard dog. It whined, never barked, and rolled over if someone approached. A fun pet but no match for Tiger!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 9, 2016 at 7:22 am

      Hahahaha lol sounds like my kind of dog but back home we needed a tiger lol

  6. Ickle Pickle says

    March 8, 2016 at 8:12 pm

    This looks so great – I grew up with a St Bernard – almost as big as Dave! Kaz x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 8, 2016 at 8:27 pm

      Awww cute

  7. Hannah Budding Smiles says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:40 pm

    Pets are such a big part of the family aren’t they? We don’t have a dog yet, but would love one in the future xx

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 8, 2016 at 8:02 pm

      Yes they are and I too want to have one once I am married

  8. Alana says

    March 8, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    My dog is completely useless and would either expect treats from a burglar or run away from them! That’s what you get from a beagle!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 8, 2016 at 6:56 pm

      Hahahaha lol my kind of dog no fuss

  9. Ana De- Jesus says

    March 8, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    Looks like O Ye faithful is doing a great job of guarding his home from intruders! It was a great educational video.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 8, 2016 at 5:28 pm

      Hahahaha true

  10. Kizzy says

    March 8, 2016 at 1:22 pm

    Great competition, will have to dig out a picture to enter.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 8, 2016 at 1:31 pm

      Awesome and good luck

  11. Dean of Little Steps says

    March 8, 2016 at 10:56 am

    I grew up with dogs and as adult, always had dogs too. My daughter has her own dog now and loves him to bits. Love the video 🙂 x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 8, 2016 at 12:31 pm

      That’s nice and thanks

  12. Gaby {lifeineight.com} says

    March 8, 2016 at 10:45 am

    It’s easy to forget how pets can play such an important part in people’s life! I grew up with our cat. She was the family’s baby. A very unusual loving cat. She passed away two years ago after 28 years with our family and as silly as this might sound I cried at work for the whole day when my sister told me so I totally get what you mean about your doggie.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 8, 2016 at 12:30 pm

      Thanks Gaby, he was part of our family and can’t bring myself to replacing him

  13. Kara says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:01 am

    What a great campaign. If I am honest dogs terrify me and I would never own one, but I know plenty of people who adore their pets so will share with them

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 8, 2016 at 7:03 am

      Awww bless, I love dogs and wish I would have one but living alone in an apart and hardly ever home is not a good life for a dog

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