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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Goals · January 1, 2017

2017 Yearly Goals ~New Beginnings

2017 yearly goals, like 2015 and 2016 I will detail goals for the year to-be reviewed monthly and quarterly. This year I have three major goals that I need to achieve and continue to work on. My mother always says in life you should have clear and defined priorities. I thought I had priorities but in all honest I had them on the mouth than anything else. I have been thinking a lot about goals the last few days as I also need to set SMART goals for work too. It’s been extremely stressful time trying to think of SMART goals to set for work, I am still thinking about them. But the blog and personal life it seems to be easier to put these goals together.

2017 yearly goals

Jan – Mar ~ New Beginnings

  • Travel – though this year travel wont be as much as 2016, I want to continue traveling. The idea for the first quarter is to book 3 trips either abroad or home.
  • Saving (Mortgage) – I have been renting apartments/flats since I left home for university. 2017 is the year I would like to attempt getting on the first-time home buyer ladder.
  • Saving (Emergency Fund) – As much as I live for the now, it’s important to have something to fall back on. Nothing like having hard times and not having anything to keep you ticking over except to borrow.

Apr – Jun ~ Half way there

  • Travel – book another 3 trips either home or abroad
  • Saving (Mortgage) – save 10% of the deposit target
  • Saving (Emergency Fund) – save at least £1k
  • Finish and pass first year of post grad course

July – Sep ~ 2nd Half

  • Travel – finnish 30B430 travel bucketlist
  • Saving (Mortgage) – save up to 20% of deposit target
  • Saving (Emergency Fund) – added another £500
  • Start second year of post grad

Oct – Dec ~ End of year

  • Travel ~ book the last three trips home or abroad
  • Saving (Mortgage) – have the target mortgage deposit for first house
  • Saving (Emergency Fund) – end year with £2k in savings

I believe these goals are SMART and achievable, how easy only time will tell. As 2017 starts, I have high hopes and still leave it all in the Lord’s hands.

Trust the Lord, and he shall direct your path.

Happy New Year!!

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Comments

  1. Jazmin Williams says

    January 10, 2017 at 4:00 am

    Sounds like you have some amazing goals to create a very productive 2017! best of luck 🙂

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      January 14, 2017 at 7:14 pm

      Thanks Jasmin, I am excited about 2017

  2. Ana De Jesus says

    January 9, 2017 at 10:37 pm

    I think it is great that you have monthly goals. I hope you get to save the money you need x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      January 14, 2017 at 7:14 pm

      Thank you Ana, I hope so too

  3. Ickle Pickle says

    January 9, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    I love this – you have some awesome goals. Good luck with them all. Kaz x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      January 14, 2017 at 7:14 pm

      Thank you Kaz, I am optimistic

  4. Hannah Latoya Bond says

    January 9, 2017 at 7:11 pm

    Looks like you got some good goals here, hope you achieve them

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      January 14, 2017 at 7:14 pm

      Thanks Hannah, I hope so too

  5. Elanor says

    January 9, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    It’s always good to have a plan, I hope you manage to achieve everything! 🙂

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      January 14, 2017 at 7:14 pm

      Thanks Elanor, having a plan helps me stay focused and have something to chase

  6. Rhian Westbury says

    January 9, 2017 at 11:54 am

    Good luck with your goals especially saving for your mortgage, hope it works out for you x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      January 14, 2017 at 7:13 pm

      Thanks Rhian, I need all the money and the luck I can get lol

  7. Deborah Nicholas says

    January 9, 2017 at 9:51 am

    oh wow im loving all your goals – very organised!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      January 14, 2017 at 7:13 pm

      Thank you Deborah

  8. Kachee || KacheeTee.com says

    January 2, 2017 at 2:17 am

    So well laid out! i really hope it all works out!
    I’m actually featuring couple of people on the blog who have pulled in the 30B430. It’ll be great to have you on that, once you get to it by midyear!

    http://www.KacheeTee.com

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      January 2, 2017 at 9:19 am

      Hi Kachee, thanks so much! I am opportimistic as always and yes would love to feature in the 30B430

  9. Beautyqueenuk says

    January 1, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    Wow this is so brilliantly laid out and I am looking forward to see you hit each target x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      January 1, 2017 at 4:43 pm

      Thanks Rachel, I am excited for 2017 come what may and hope to achieve these targets

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