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 · June 12, 2014

Freebie Friday Winner + Top 5 Friday

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Hi there, happy Friday! It’s that time again where I announce the winner of my Freebie Friday but before I do that I will share my top 5 Friday as per normal then announce the winner.

**Must apologise as didn’t really promote this giveaway as was too busy with holidays, work plus more work**

Today’s top 5 Friday again will not be about what I am thankful for this week as honestly everything in my life good or bad I am thankful for because it has made me me and helped shape and continues to shape the future me. Today I wanted to share the top 5 posts you have loved on this blog for the last 30 days. So I will start with 5 counting down.

{5} Beauty/accessories boxes – I am glad to know people are interested and like the beauty/accessories boxes I share on here. Like I mentioned with every box there is always something people like or do not like, so I have decided everything I did not think would work for me I am including it in my 1 year Blogaversary hamper. What do you think? I will not include nail polish as can’t post this abroad in normal post plus I love nail polish way too much
{4} Live Life & Love – This one made me smile so much because
I created this little series as a way just to document my week in those three areas so thank you. Looking at the search items this was one of the top search items.
{3} Manicure Monday’s – ok so I am chuffed that one of my most viewed and searched post is the Sally Hansen manicure Monday post. I am still rocking the nail polish on my toe nails too but switching up my finger nails. I will continue with these so thank you every body.

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{2} Products I regret buying – hahaha everybody loves a good rant (not too much though), 70 visitors and 100+ views for this post alone. Well I will not disappoint I have another one this month that I will be sharing soon.
{1} Freebie Friday – this is no surprise, since I introduced this on my blog my visitor and also blog viewer numbers have dramatically gone up. I am glad to be able to give back to the community that has and is giving me so much. I have made so many friends some who I have met and others yet to but I am super thank you, so for that I will keep doing these little thanks twice a month. Next one is scheduled for the 20th of this month, see my giveaway page.

*** A huge thank you for all the support guys, this blog would be nothing without your love, support and constant encouragement and readership. If you are new to this blog, let me know in comments and leave me your links so I can return the favour. ***

Now onto the winner of the £15 gift card of your choice (note: I mistakenly said (in a post not on the rafflecopter) that £15 to spend in mr price.com but that’s next week. And the winner is… Drum roll please ….
***Aimee Clay***
a Rafflecopter giveaway

For a chance to win like Aimee, visit every Friday to see what giveaway is ongoing. Congratulations Aimee, please see your inbox.

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Comments

  1. Laura Elizabeth says

    June 16, 2014 at 1:53 am

    Pretty nail colors!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 17, 2014 at 7:33 am

      Thanks Laura x

  2. Betsy Gettis says

    June 15, 2014 at 3:39 am

    manicure mondays? so fun! i’ll have to stop back on monday to see what you’ve got in store!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 15, 2014 at 6:01 am

      Glad to hear it, i have a very bright colour on the ready x

  3. Ruffled Paper - Jessica says

    June 15, 2014 at 1:39 am

    I love beauty boxes! Very cute mani!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 15, 2014 at 6:02 am

      Me too and thanks, I have few review coming up so be on the look out x

  4. Deidre || Love, The Skinnys says

    June 14, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    Those Sally Hansen magnetics look bomb! Need to try.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 14, 2014 at 7:31 pm

      Thanks Deidre x

  5. Alicia Snow says

    June 14, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    Love all the series! You seriously put so much love into your blog!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 14, 2014 at 7:32 pm

      Thank you Hun, I try my best for my little corner x

  6. Shipra Taneja says

    June 14, 2014 at 2:46 pm

    I love the Sally Hansen magnetics! <3 They are beautiful! 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 14, 2014 at 3:10 pm

      Thanks Shipra x

  7. Trisha B says

    June 14, 2014 at 8:01 am

    Love the nail color! I wish that my nails were that long that looked that nice!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 14, 2014 at 10:29 am

      Thanks Trisha x

  8. Camesha says

    June 14, 2014 at 7:10 am

    What a cute idea! I love that nail color too!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 14, 2014 at 10:30 am

      Thanks Camesha x

  9. Stefani says

    June 14, 2014 at 4:16 am

    This is such a great way to give back! What a cute idea, I love it.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 14, 2014 at 10:30 am

      Cheers Stefani x

  10. Rebekah says

    June 14, 2014 at 3:54 am

    Congratulations Aimee! I love love love that mani!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 14, 2014 at 10:30 am

      You and me both, I love purple too much x

  11. Leanna Ranieri says

    June 14, 2014 at 1:36 am

    I love Manicure Mondays! I wish I had more time to paint mine, I always want to do it before bed…and then regret it when they are smudged in the mornings! Lol.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 14, 2014 at 10:31 am

      I am glad you like manicure Mondays so do I and I paint usually first thing in the morning before shower x

  12. Caity @ Where The Heart Is says

    June 14, 2014 at 1:04 am

    Congrats to Aimee! And what they said – more manicure Mondays!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 14, 2014 at 10:32 am

      Thanks Caity, manicure Mondays it is x

  13. Starr Villandry says

    June 13, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    Yay to the winner! And I like “products I regret buying”. Thanks for sharing!
    StarrJoy16.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 14, 2014 at 10:32 am

      Thanks Starr x

  14. Carly Anderson says

    June 13, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    Yes, more manicure mondays please!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 14, 2014 at 10:33 am

      Manicure Mondays it is Carly x

  15. Ashley says

    June 13, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    I always love looking at the posts people look at the most 😉

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 14, 2014 at 10:33 am

      Me too it’s my new ritual now

  16. Amberly says

    June 13, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    Ok seriously, I want to know how you find the time to pain your nails so often!!! I want that kind of time in my life!!!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 13, 2014 at 7:23 pm

      Hahaha lol, my insomnia has become a blessing in disguise so I paint then x

  17. Lissa Cole says

    June 13, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    It’s always rewarding to see that people are loving your blog posts!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 13, 2014 at 7:19 pm

      It really is, I am really chuffed and encouraged to continue on wards x

  18. Ashley Z. says

    June 13, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    Congrats Aimee!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 13, 2014 at 7:38 pm

      Cheers x

  19. Jemma Andrew says

    June 13, 2014 at 11:19 am

    Congratulations to the Aimee! 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 13, 2014 at 7:39 pm

      Cheers

  20. Miranda Ronevich says

    June 13, 2014 at 8:12 am

    I love this! So happy that you have seen an influx of page visits who see your sparkle! I love it namesake! I hope youve been well!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 13, 2014 at 8:55 am

      Thanks namesake I have been good and do happy with the views and readers I am seeing x

  21. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says

    June 13, 2014 at 7:57 am

    I love the nail varnish. Just my kind of colour.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 13, 2014 at 8:54 am

      Thanks Bintu x

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