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. 
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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. 🥰🥰🥰
:
:
:
:
:
 #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.
  • Home
  • About
  • Lifestyle
    • Beauty
    • Fashion
    • Money
  • Goals
  • Travel
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • United Kingdom
  • Work with Me
  • Home
  • About
  • Lifestyle
    • Beauty
    • Fashion
    • Money
  • Goals
  • Travel
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • United Kingdom
  • Work with Me

A July Dreamer

A Travel & Lifestyle Blog

Uncategorised · October 17, 2013

Breaking Milestones Like the Sopranos!!!!!!

Hey Guys!!! I know my title for this post is cheesy but I just wanted to thank my readers and viewers for yet more milestones being reached.  Bloglovin – 100 followers for my blog  Twitter – 103 followers  Facebook Fan…

Read More

Uncategorised · October 16, 2013

THE EVOLUTION OF THE LUXURY WATCH

Hey Guys!!!! Happy Wednesday, So today’s post is about “THE EVOLUTION OF THE LUXURY WATCH”, I am participating in a competition been run by etailpr and I just wanted to share this with you my wonderful readers. I will be honest…

Read More

Uncategorised · October 15, 2013

Tuesday Love ~ New Friends!!!

Hey Guys!!!!!! So I am still celebrating the milestones on my blog so my high spirits are still high in the clouds, today started like any other day so full of promise.  My 9-5 job dragged on like there is…

Read More

Uncategorised · October 15, 2013

Manicure #7 ~ Pink Fever!!!!

Hey guys!!!! So over the weekend my dearest dearest darling left me in charge of his wallet so I made myself useful went gallivanting in town.  But I felt sorry for myself so I left his wallet alone and I…

Read More

Uncategorised · October 14, 2013

Beauty Things I Suck at

obtained from the web Hey Guys! So I saw this Tag on katespitz’s blog and I just wanted to try it because i know i suck when it comes to beauty things so here goes nothing: Eye Shadow combos ~ I suck…

Read More

Uncategorised · October 13, 2013

Soul Bearing – PMS (yes you read right)

Image obtained from the web!!! Hey guys? So am sat here enjoying my lazy Sunday going through some of my favourite posts and mother nature rung and i answered now am paying for it. I know the majority of my…

Read More

Uncategorised · October 12, 2013

{CLOSED} Lets Celebrate These Milestones with a {GIVEAWAY} Shopping is on ME!!!

Happy Saturday, so Yesterday I celebrated reaching a milestone of 100 post on my now 3 month old blog. The support I have received through the course of these 3 months has been amazing, as I write my 102nd  post…

Read More

Uncategorised · October 11, 2013

I love my post Blog-Hop

  Welcome to the I Love My Post blog hop where we invite you to link up your favourite post of the week, to show it off and hopefully receive some love from the others partaking in the hop! If…

Read More

Uncategorised · October 11, 2013

100th Post Plus Giveaway {CLOSED}

Happy Friday!!! So today I am writing my 100th post on this my little blog and on Wednesday I celebrated my 3 month since I started blogging. I just wanted to say thank you so much to all my readers,…

Read More

Uncategorised · October 11, 2013

Happies and Crappies Post – Hello Friday!!!!!

Welcome to our  39th week of Happies and Crappies link up day! H&C wouldn’t have been around for so long if it wasn’t for you awesome ladies linking up, so we really appreciate you! The deets on Happies and Crappies link up:…

Read More

Uncategorised · October 10, 2013

Take a Risk~ Meet New People!!!

Hey guys! Happy Thursday, so for the past three days I have been at the Oxford Hotel for welcome to the company training with colleagues from different departments all over the company.Making friends, forging new bonds ad relationships is one…

Read More

Uncategorised · October 9, 2013

Manicure #6 ~ Chestnut Red

Hey lovelies! It’s Wednesday and I have decided to start doing my manicure posts again! I really enjoyed doing them but now I hardly have the time to take photos once I do my nails. Anyway enough of that, so…

Read More

  • ← Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 160
  • 161
  • 162
  • 163
  • 164
  • …
  • 169
  • Next →
About Me
I'm Miranda. Travel-Addict. Blogger. Moscato Addict. Weekend Escapist. Homebody. Countryside dweller residng in Oxfordshire.

Search the archives

My 5 Year Plan to become a millionaire

https://youtu.be/rzpyQrO3BLY

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

The Categories

The Archives

  • Home
  • About
  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2026 A July Dreamer · Theme by 17th Avenue

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
SAVE & ACCEPT

Loading Comments...