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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Uncategorised · September 4, 2013

Manicure 5 ~ manicure fever

Hey guys!!! It’s me again with another manicure, today am rocking with colours as I could not decide which I wanted to have during my mini city break getaway with my girls.  The nail polish is from primark and its…

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Fashion · September 3, 2013

JustFab Bag Review

Hey guys!!! So my justfab bag arrived yesterday and I took it for a spin today. I must say I was really impressed with the storage and how it managed my things as mama always says my bags are always…

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Uncategorised · September 3, 2013

Chi chi competition

Hey guys! So another quick post today, chi chi are doing an amazing competition at the moment and I felt it should share this with you guys. Hope you like it as much as me. Here is some information about…

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Lifestyle · September 3, 2013

{Repost} ~ My Birthday Weekend in Brighton

Hey Guys!! dont really know why but had the urge to share my birthday weekend video i  made whilst in Brighton with my boyfriend. Am reliving some lovely memories and just wanted to share them with you all. 10/10 xoxo,…

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Uncategorised · September 2, 2013

Opening September

Hey Guys!! So September is finally here and it holds so much promise. I have had the please of opening September with a visit to Thorpe park and enjoying some of the rides like stealth and chickening out of others…

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Uncategorised · August 31, 2013

August Favourites!!!!!!

****Hey guys!!!**** So August is over already, gash where did this month go? Well I am ready to embrace what the new month as in store for me and I am grateful for what August has given me.  So in…

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Uncategorised · August 29, 2013

Manicure 4 ~ Purple v Purple

Hey guys!!! Back again with another manicure blog post!!! Yes have done 3 posts in one day, well I figured since I had the time I thought I dedicate it to my blog then next time it will be my…

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Fashion · August 29, 2013

FIRST EVER ~ JUSTFAB BAG

Hey guys!!Forgive my blog silence over the last couple of days but I have been so busy at work and my boo is ill so no time to post blogs. Anywho I have the pleasure of buying a bag (Islington)…

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Travel Guides · August 25, 2013

Stirling Scotland ~ Part 2

Hey guys!!!!  Am back again with more pictures of Scotland well Stirling to be exact, this place is beautiful and for you guys out there who love nature this place is it!!!! It’s relaxing, it’s beautiful and peaceful. All this…

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Travel Guides · August 25, 2013

Bank Holiday Weekend ~ Stirling, Scotland Part 1

Hey Guys!! It’s been a couple of days since I last posted a blog post, sorry!!! Have been quite busy with working, preparing for my trip to Brussels and then this trip am on to Stirling. Phew!!!!! I am in…

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Uncategorised · August 21, 2013

Gluminess

One day you wake up with life so full of promise, the day feels good to you and you have you are alive to see it especially with this kind of summer!!!! You get on with your day or do…

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Fashion · August 19, 2013

High Heel Note

high-heel-note My Monday seems to have ended on a high heel note. Today for work I didn’t just dress to impress I dressed to kill. Boo bought me a very beautiful panel dress and I rocked it. How do I…

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