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 · August 27, 2015

{GBU} The Happening ~ Week TWENTY THREE

In 4 days it will be September, I mean how has it come to this really. Summer is on its way out, back to school is on and Fall is on its way in. It really is a shock for me every time the month ends and a new one starts. Just a few days ago in shared how it was only the middle of the month now it’s almost the end. Time does fly by when you having fun or when you getting older. This week on the happening, the Good the Bad and the Ugly I thought I do a recap of my week so far but still categories as always in this series.

The Good

Saturday I went back to Brighton beach to enjoy the 31 degrees of hot British summer we were fortunate to experience (might be the last this year). It was such a lovely day, clear skies and cold sea water.

brighton beach  brighton beach
Sunday I decided to stay home and relax after such a busy and beautiful Saturday. It’s always nice when I am home and productive I feel good about that.

My breakfast on Sunday was a huge hit, I had my favourite mixed fruit smoothie and prepared spinach, roasted tomatoes, onion, avocado and fried egg.

bob wigs

This week has been a short week for me since Friday I took off to spend time with my parents. I have not seen them for a while now and I miss them dearly.

The Bad 

Friday was a very upsetting day for me but what’s life without a few bumps here and there? I am actually thankful for it and happy now.

I seriously need help with my hair, I can not cope with it anymore but I do not have a head shaped for short bob hair so for now one must just pass me by when I look like I have had a misunderstanding with my blow dryer.

Forgot my rail card and ended up paying £45 for a £20 trip, was not impressed with myself but oh well such is life.

The Ugly

Nothing – I am super grateful for my life, there are so many things that I want and feel I need but I am putting my faith, trust and patience in the Lord.

How has your week been so far? Been up to anything fun?

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Comments

  1. Emma | TheMiniMesAndMe says

    August 29, 2015 at 2:37 pm

    Looking fab in you’re swimwear! The weather has been lovely although autumn is definitely on the way x

    Reply
  2. Rachel @ Parenthood Highs and Lows says

    August 29, 2015 at 7:21 am

    Saturday was beautiful wasn’t it? You’re very lucky to live near the beach – we live about a 2 hour rive from the nearest beach to us!

    Reply
  3. Lifewithmuncher says

    August 28, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    Looking great on the beach lady! My week has sucked big time…redundancy and a windows 10 upgrade which won’t let my laptop on the Internet (blogger nightmare).

    Reply
  4. sandra harty says

    August 28, 2015 at 11:15 am

    oh wow you were so lucky with the weather, its crap here, been raining non stop, would love a bit of sunshine

    Reply
  5. Jade Priscilla says

    August 27, 2015 at 10:45 pm

    Last week was gorgeous weather for being in Brighton and I wish I’d jumped on the train and just gone as now I doubt it will be that hot again! I can’t quite believe it will be September so soon, the year is going by way to quickly! :-)x

    Reply
  6. Alex says

    August 27, 2015 at 10:36 pm

    I love Brighton beach, such a great atmosphere. It’s crazy that it’s September next week! Xx

    Reply
  7. Louise says

    August 27, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    Look at you looking all relaxed on the beach! I wish I could just have 5 minutes to myself to do that LOL. I can’t moan though, life has been happily hectic recently 🙂

    Louise x

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  8. Louise says

    August 27, 2015 at 5:42 pm

    I love the beach shots, it looks like it was a beautiful day. Far to warm for me, I absolutely would have baked. The train has to be the most overpriced mode of transport ever, it’s ridiculous! It sucks that the journey priced doubled, like seriously, the need an ikea system whereby if you forgot your card you can print a temp one with some sort of a barcode system, you shouldn’t be punished like that at all.

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  9. Cliona Kelliher says

    August 27, 2015 at 11:06 am

    Lovely to share in a little bit of your life 🙂 Your breakfast looks amazing, my mouth is watering! I’ve been making lot of smoothies lately, such a good way to get loads of instant nutrition.

    Reply
  10. Gaby {lifeineight.com} says

    August 27, 2015 at 10:52 am

    I wish we would get days to enjoy the beach like you did! . In the north east of Scotland we don’t get many days as warm as that booo ! 😉 Love your hat by the way!

    Reply
  11. Zoe Alicia says

    August 27, 2015 at 10:14 am

    I love your blend active bottle! Where did you pick it up?

    It’s important to celebrate the good things, even among the bad x

    Reply
  12. joanna smith says

    August 27, 2015 at 9:29 am

    What I’d give for a 31c day up here in e north west. We’ve had nowt but drizzle and cloud for the most part! You look fabulous in that beach pic x

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  13. Sian says

    August 27, 2015 at 8:41 am

    I am off to brighton next week, doubt I will get the glorious weather you got though! You look gorgeous in your sunhat!! I wish I was getting to sunbathe on the beach aha!

    Love Sian | The Tattooed Princess

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