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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Beauty · October 25, 2014

{Beauty} Fall Lipstick Lustings

Hi there! how many lipstick lovers do I have reading this post? Those who know me  know I always leave the house with lipstick on and worst case scenario I will leave with lip-gloss. My lipstick doesn’t always have to be…

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Uncategorised · October 24, 2014

Happy Birthday Zambia {+Giveaway}

Hi there and welcome, today marks the 50th independence anniversary for my motherland Zambia. I have been waiting for today all week, it’s been a hell of a week but one that I am enjoying very much. I am very…

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Africa · October 21, 2014

{Travel} Zambia Day 1 ~ Hair Did

Hi there and welcome! Am sure you remember I mentioned in my Zambian Trip Preview post that I will soon be sharing my full trip back home. Well soon is today and here goes, as I made mention to earlier…

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Uncategorised · October 19, 2014

Manicure Monday ~ Fall Colours

Hi there and welcome to mani Monday! I know its been a while since I did one of these posts but as I mentioned in my October goals I aim to revive these and ta..dah! revival is here (I had…

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Lifestyle · October 18, 2014

The Four Best Android Phones of 2014

  Hi there and welcome, lately have been looking at what phone to get as I am now tired of my HTC one. I love android phones and apple phones but for the moment Apple phones and/or products I will…

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Goals · October 16, 2014

2014: October Goals

  Hi there and welcome! Its that time again when we need to set new monthly goals and review old goals. This month I wanted to do something different in that not only will I share last month’s goals but…

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Fashion · October 14, 2014

Fall wish list – Rosegal hoodies {Korean Style}

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Africa · October 13, 2014

First Time Visiting Zambia Trip | Solo Travel

Zambia, my motherland and first home is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, not South Africa – Southern Africa. I left the only home I had ever known when I was 15, leaving behind all my friends and extended family….

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Fashion · September 24, 2014

Celebrity Fashion “Get the Look”

Celebrities have the most impeccable style, which let’s face it… is a part of their job description. Check out these celeb replicated looks of your favorite celebrity outfits! Below you will find some great ideas on how you can “get…

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Fashion, Sponsor Roundup · September 23, 2014

Back to School – Footwear Fashion tips

School!! for some its been underway for over a month now for some they are just starting and getting used to the idea of summer having ended. Fall and winter isn’t to far away from summer so I thought I…

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Home · September 22, 2014

Fall Tablescape Ideas (Part One): The Basics

Fall is finally here and let’s face it… it wouldn’t feel like Fall without some great home decor pieces that create an autumn festive atmosphere for you and those living in your home. I don’t know about you, but I…

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Beauty · September 16, 2014

Maybelline’s Dream Matte-Mousse Foundation ~ Review.

Matte-perfect mousse foundation, cocoa shade (this is the darkest shade) **good at night** **It’s good for the day time** Hi there and welcome, it’s been forever and a day since I did anything beauty or showed any of the products…

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