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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how to keep a gift a secret from a spouse

Gifts · February 8, 2021

How to Keep a Gift a Secret from Your Spouse

Keeping gifts a secret can be tough at the best of times. You spend all that time trying to find the perfect gift idea and then your spouse figures out what you’ve bought them before the big reveal. If you’ve bought someone…

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how to pay off debt using the avalanche method

Money · February 8, 2021

How To Pay Off Debt Using the Avalanche Method

How to pay off debt using the Avalanche method is something that I am exploring with my ‘three’ debt items. I am giving this method a try with my car loan, Klarna and my credit card by paying off the…

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ways to fight boredom that don't involve technology

Lifestyle · February 5, 2021

Ways to fight boredom that doesn’t involve technology

Technology is an integral part of our everyday lives but, are there any ways to fight boredom that don’t involve technology? Although it might not seem like it, there are several ways you can fight boredom without first reaching for…

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one night spa break

Lifestyle · February 4, 2021

Booking a One Night Spa Break in Yorkshire

Booking a one night spa break in Yorkshire is so high on my list I am ready to book like yesterday. Having family and friends who live in and around Yorkshire has inspired me to think about possibly one night…

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how to squeeze in self care activities during a busy week

Lifestyle · February 3, 2021

How to squeeze in self care activities during a busy week

How’s your week going? Busy I hear you say, here is how to squeeze in self care activities during a busy week without needing to take a day off work (well, sometimes you need it). Working from home is fun…

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the realistic budget that actually works

Money · February 2, 2021

The Realistic Budget that actually Works: 50/30/20 – RULES

As a budgeter, I am excited to share the realistic budget that actually works using the principles of the 50-30-20 rule created by Senator Elizabeth Warren and her daughter. Personal finance is a topic that is close to my heart,…

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the first budget of the year in review

Money · February 1, 2021

The First Budget Of The Year In Review

As a budgeter, I thought I share the first budget of the year in review and share what I budgeted for January and how much I spent. Over the last few weeks I have shared several posts on how I…

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how to file taxes as a blogger

Money · January 29, 2021

HOW TO FILE YOUR TAXES AS A BLOGGER | UK

Have you completed your self-assessment yet? Do you even know how to file your taxes as a blogger in the UK? These are the questions I asked myself many years ago when I started earning money from this side hustle…

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5 ways to reduce stress in your life

Lifestyle · January 28, 2021

5 Ways to Reduce Stress in your Life

Are you searching for ways to reduce stress in your life and are wondering what simple activities you can do to alleviate the stress in your life? Well, look no further, working from home 100% has brought new stresses that…

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time saving tips for your activities

Lifestyle · January 27, 2021

5 Time Saving Tips for your Weekly activities

As a to-do list ordinated person, I love sharing time saving tips for your weekly activities because I know how important time is and how savvy we need to be when it comes to managing it. Over 8+ years ago…

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21 things I want to do this year

Bucketlist · January 26, 2021

21 Things I want to do this year | Bucket List

With the first month of this new year almost finished, I wanted to share 21 things I want to do this year. If the previous year has taught me anything its that never put off anything that you can do…

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special January sales you should be investing in

Lifestyle · January 25, 2021

Special January Sales you Should be Investing In

Every January we are innuendoed with multiple sales offers but the only special January sales you should be investing in for the money you have worked hard to save for are not those that will plunge you into more debt….

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