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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Lifestyle · December 17, 2014

{Christmas Challenge} All I want for Christmas

12 Days of Christmas Challenge

 

12 Days of Christmas Challenge 

Hi…its almost Christmas and I am still thinking of presents for my family and another thing I am finding hard to do is get something for myself (weird right??) so I have listed 5 items that either have and need more of, so here goals all I want for christmas.

Christmas wish

 

Christmas wish 


 


  • KALLIE BELTED WATERFALL FAUX LEATHER TRIM JACKET –  I love this Boohoo jacket, its so classy and stylish. This is going for £40 which is not too bad a price I think.

  • Pale Blue Mesh Textured Platform Heels – Y’all know how much I love New Look, these pale blue platforms are just too adorable and very stylish. I had similar in black but wouldn’t mind this pair either.
  • M·A·C x Nasty Gal Lipstick in Stunner – Yes my lipstick addiction has not stopped and yes my lipstick collection could do with adding more. I love lipsticks and I can not help myself when I see one I take a fancy to.

  • CREAM COLOUR BLOCK DOUBLE-SIDED TOTE BAG – It is no secret that I have a bag addiction and I probably own more bags than clothes and that’s saying a lot. This River island tote bag is just perfect colour, size and price could be better but its cute.
  • I thought for the 5th present I get some inspiration from either family or friends, not matter how many material things I can own nothing can ever take the place of my Dad’s parables, my Mum’s wise words and my family/friends support.
That is all I want for Christmas, the last present is probably by far the best present one could ever receive or even ask for. Happy Holidays.

In: Lifestyle · Tagged: Christmas, Gift ideas

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  1. Shari Von Holten says

    December 19, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    I love your choices. especially the jacket. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 19, 2014 at 3:16 pm

      Thank you Shari

  2. Rebecca Swenor says

    December 18, 2014 at 7:08 am

    These would all be amazing gifts indeed. I also love the tote bag too and the leather trim jacket. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 19, 2014 at 6:27 am

      Thanks Rebecca

  3. Franc Ramon says

    December 18, 2014 at 4:29 am

    I hope you got your wishes on Christmas. I’m sure you’ll be the happiest person with your wish granted. For me, I got my desired Christmas Gift, a newton running shoes.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 18, 2014 at 5:26 am

      oh wow glad you got your desired christmas gift, I will be happy if I get these but if not I will buy them myself some time lol

  4. CourtneyLynne Storms says

    December 18, 2014 at 3:23 am

    Omg that Mac lip stick is to die for!!!! So want it!!!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 18, 2014 at 5:25 am

      Hahaha aint it just

  5. Marie Moody says

    December 18, 2014 at 12:21 am

    These kind of things are of my office days, and I’m retired now. I don’t dress like that much anymore, but it’s nice to know the fashion. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 18, 2014 at 5:25 am

      Anytime and just because you’re retired don’t mean you can not dress it up or down.

  6. Kristi Corrigan says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    Love everything on here. The lipstick and shoes are awesome!!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 18, 2014 at 5:24 am

      Thanks Kristi

  7. Echo (The Mad Mommy) says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    I need that jacket and that purse in my life! You keep making my Christmas list longer!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 18, 2014 at 5:24 am

      Hahaha sorry but tis the season

  8. jenlastinger says

    December 17, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    I love things that are motivating! I bought a coffee mug at Barnes & Noble one year with that Thoreau quote on it!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 18, 2014 at 5:24 am

      Yes I too love motivating items I would love to have that mug every morning

  9. Jennifer Pritchard says

    December 17, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    You have great style! I love that River Island bag. I may need to add it to my wishlist as well 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 18, 2014 at 5:23 am

      Thank you Jennifer

  10. Erin Branscom says

    December 17, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    Love MAC lipstick!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 18, 2014 at 5:23 am

      Me too

  11. Rashell Abril says

    December 17, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    That MAC lipstick is sure part of my bucket list this Christmas. Same taste! Cool.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 18, 2014 at 5:23 am

      Same taste indeed

  12. Fiona Naughton says

    December 17, 2014 at 12:50 pm

    I’m glad to know I’m not the only one with a lipstick addiction! MAC is my favourite brand too, that lipstick is stunning – see what I did there 😉 The perfect shade of red!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 18, 2014 at 5:23 am

      hahaha yep we two peas in a pod lol

  13. rm29303 says

    December 17, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    I love the bag and the coat! I need to put these on my list as well. You have awesome taste!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 18, 2014 at 5:23 am

      aww thanks

  14. Robin Rue says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:26 am

    You have NICE taste 😉 I am loving those shoes.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 18, 2014 at 5:23 am

      Thanks

  15. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says

    December 17, 2014 at 6:43 am

    You have great taste in wishlist items. Any of them would make me happy too.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 17, 2014 at 7:05 am

      hahahaha well thank you Liz

  16. Cassie Tucker says

    December 17, 2014 at 6:31 am

    Those shoes are so gorgeous. Those are for sure now on my want list.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 17, 2014 at 7:05 am

      Thanks Cassie, I love them

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