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 · November 19, 2016

Five Things Week 4

Five Things Week 4, a roundup post of things that I did, happened, sucked and planned for future. I can not believe I am already doing Five Things Week 4, I feel like I just started this series.

Five Things

Five Things I did

  • Last Week Thursday I submitted my 2nd assignment a day early. I was too over it to even check it over again oops.
  • Eat my first ever Lobster, it was an experience of a life time.
  • Friday I had my first taste of a latte macchiato and I loved it. The Italians really know their coffee.
  • Worked from home all week, it’s been a crazy month so far with too many deadlines.
  • Thursday a friend and I tested out the WhatsApp video call and it was epic. Now we don’t have to wait till our schedules clear up to see each other.

Five Great Things to Happen

  • Friday last week I received a collaboration request from Leesa Sleep UK, omg I was in shock. They sent me a mattress which I will be sharing my review of soon.
  • Completed and shared my last one of the #take12trips travel challenge. I can’t believe I have visited more than 12 countries and 12 cities in 12 months.
  • Last Friday I flew to Milan with a friend for a weekend getaway
  • Saturday we traveled to Venice from Milan.
  • Another collaboration request came through but this time to review my choice of boots. I was too stoked, couldn’t believe my luck and blessings.

Five Things that sucked

  • I suffered from bad tummy aches throughout my weekend getaway to Milan and Venice. Not sure what caused it but good Jesus at one point I almost cried.
  • Wasted last week Friday so didn’t really get to see and enjoy Milan as I would have liked.
  • Monday afternoon came done with everything bad, I had the shakes, headache and cold like symptoms. It was a nightmare as I kept losing track of time since I kept passing out.
  • I have not been able to go to the gym at all since last week. The afternoon class I wanted to attend couldn’t because of work commitments.
  • People telling me and my cousin that at 29/30 respectively we should see a pastor as to why we not married yet. I mean come on for pete’s sake, it was our choice to get educated and be independent women. Now we ready to settle it will happen in its own time not forcing it. This really got on my nerves, mind your own business.

Five Things to Happen next week

  • Final week to prepare for my driving test, I am so nervous but I will do my best.
  • Looking to plan a mini staycation and go to a spa or something
  • Share my new boots and review of my Leesa Sleep mattress. I can’t seem to get out of bed it’s so awesome
  • My boss is away so hoping to catch up on all my to-do lists. I say lists because I have several
  • Planning to make some me time and do absolutely nothing apart from binge watch some dramas.

And there you have it, Five Things Week 4. How was your week? Did you get up to anything fun?

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  1. Anosa says

    November 23, 2016 at 9:50 am

    Thank you Leigh, I am very proud of my accomplishments not even my been unwell was going to stop lol

    Reply
  2. Sarah Bear =] says

    November 21, 2016 at 9:59 pm

    How busy are you! I’m sorry you’ve had some rubbish things this week. But plenty of good things going on too!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 21, 2016 at 11:03 pm

      Thanks Sarah, plenty positive indeed

  3. Ickle Pickle says

    November 21, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    Busy lady! Your travels have been awesome. Good Luck with your driving. Kaz x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 21, 2016 at 11:03 pm

      Thanks so much Kaz, hoping to be more busy yet relaxed next year

  4. Ana De Jesus says

    November 21, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    You got some pretty impressive collaborations this week and despite all the negatives there were plenty of positives to make up for it. Looking forward to seeing your boots!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 21, 2016 at 11:02 pm

      That is so true Ana plenty of positivies

  5. Bex Smith says

    November 21, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    Sorry to hear that you had some sucky things happen this week but yay to catching up with your friend, even over Whatsapp x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 21, 2016 at 11:02 pm

      Absolutely, it was lovely chatting with her

  6. sarah Lea says

    November 21, 2016 at 10:12 am

    Aww I’m sorry to hear you suffered with tummy ache on your weekend away 🙁 I hope you get to go back to Milan soon!
    I’m yet to try the WhatsApp video call but it sounds amazing, everyone on social media has been raving about it. I may have to calla friend today and try it out, hehe. xx

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 21, 2016 at 11:01 pm

      Thanks Sara Lea, it was aweful but I didnt let it stop me enjoying Venice. I hope to go back to Milan soon.
      Try the WhatsApp calling its great feature

  7. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says

    November 20, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    Milan is a cool place. You have travelled so much in the last year, are you glad to be at home now or do you have itchy feet again?

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 20, 2016 at 10:58 pm

      I have itchy feet but with my new bed I am torn lol.
      Milan was awesome and I want to go back to see more of it

  8. theCuriousPixie says

    November 20, 2016 at 10:23 pm

    I love this idea! Love all the things you are looking forward and good luck with your driving test x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 20, 2016 at 10:57 pm

      Thank you so much, I am enjoying doing this series

  9. Francesca Nelson says

    November 19, 2016 at 8:34 pm

    So jealous of your trip ro milan!!! I first tried lobster when I was 15 and I’m not a lover of seafood but lobster is actually pretty okay!!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 20, 2016 at 3:23 pm

      Oh I know the feeling, it was nice visiting Milan and the lobster was awesome

  10. Rhian Westbury says

    November 19, 2016 at 6:57 pm

    Sorry to hear you’ve had a bad stomach. Sounds like a great week, congrats on the collaborations x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 20, 2016 at 3:23 pm

      Thank you, it was so bad I thought it would ruin my weekend away. And thanks I am grateful for this collaboration

  11. jigsawparenting says

    November 19, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    oh wow you look as if you have done so much – I have had a terrible week as full of cold nothing like yours

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 19, 2016 at 6:14 pm

      Definitely done loads and sorry about your health, hope you get better soon

  12. Stella Kashmoney says

    November 19, 2016 at 4:09 pm

    I am getting to know a lot more about thanks to this series. People never mind their business. There should be no pressure to settle down, take your time.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 19, 2016 at 6:14 pm

      I know right, people should learn to mind their own business sometimes.

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