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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sensible fashion tips for the new normal

Fashion · May 26, 2021

6 Sensible Fashion Tips for the New Normal

As we slowly start to ease out of lockdown, I thought I share some sensible fashion tips for the new ‘normal’ since we all know, nothing will ever be the same again. As someone who worked from home pre-pandemic, I…

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how the vaccine rollout brought joy to FTSE 100

Money · May 25, 2021

How the Vaccine Rollout Brought Joy to the FTSE 100

Have you been vaccinated yet? As a frequent traveller and investor, I am happy to learn about how the vaccine rollout brought joy to the FTSE 100. We’ve all thought about the impact the pandemic has had in our personal…

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top outdoor trends on how to spruce up your garden

Home · May 24, 2021

Top outdoor trends on how to spruce up your garden

As the weather starts to improve there is no better time to share the top outdoor trends on how to spruce up your garden then now. One thing I am really happy about it haven gotten my garden ready for…

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how to give your garden fence an uplift

Home · May 23, 2021

How to give your garden fence an uplift.

Since becoming a homeowner last year, there are so many things I have had to pay attention to including how to give your garden fence an uplift. When I first moved into the property, I did not mind much that…

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craving something lemony?

Food+Restaurant · May 21, 2021

Craving something lemony? Here are my top picks from Springvale Foods.

Are you a lover of all things lemon or are you just craving something lemony? Whichever bucket you fall under, we have put together our top picks of lemony foods from Springvale Foods and are excited to share them with…

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how to prepare your garden for outdoor gatherings

Home · May 21, 2021

How to prepare your garden for outdoor family gatherings

BBQ season is upon us and there is no better time to prepare your garden for outdoor family gatherings than now. I mentioned in my recent post about how I got my garden who spruced up and ready to enjoy…

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items every man should have in their wardrobe

men fashion · May 20, 2021

5 Items every Man should have in their Wardrobe

With summer fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about essential items every man should have in their wardrobe especially since I already shared the essential items every woman should have in their closet. Whilst I wouldn’t consider myself the…

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how to clean artificial grass clean

Home · May 19, 2021

How To Clean Artificial Grass – Garden tips

Learning how to clean artificial grass couldn’t have been more timely as I just had my small garden transformed completely in readiness for BBQ season. I am someone who has always appreciated a nicely kept garden but I know I…

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why you should treat yourself more often

Lifestyle · May 18, 2021

Why you Should Treat yourself More Often

Over the last 12+ months, it has been even more evident why it is important to treat yourself more often especially working from home has meant even longer hours than before. I am guilty of working from the minute I…

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top finance books I love and recommend

Money · May 17, 2021

Top Finance Books I Love and Recommend

Because I am tired of hearing people say, “I am not good with money“, I am sharing top finance books I love and recommend to people who want to improve their knowledge about money. Rob Moore writes in his book…

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practical budgeting tips for beginners

Money · May 12, 2021

Practical Budgeting Tips for Beginners

Are you new to budgeting and are looking for practical budgeting tips for beginners even if your finances are not exactly in a bad order? Well, then this post may be for you as I will be sharing some practical…

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my new work week routine

Lifestyle · May 10, 2021

My new work week routine

Working from home has its perks which includes my new work week routine which I have polished over the last 2 years and absolutely love. I am naturally an early riser and prefer to get things done in the morning…

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