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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Bucketlist · March 5, 2017

Bucketlist in Review ~ Life Edit 3

Life Edit 3 is a third recap of my 30B430 Bucketlist which I started in 2015. The idea was to create a bucketlist of places I wanted to see and things I wanted to try at least once. I have mentioned many times that I put off traveling not only for financial reasons but personal ones too. Then life threw me lemons and I decided F it I will make a lemonade cocktail and be done with it. 

I realised that waiting on people to help you achieve life long dreams is a waste of a life. If you can, do it yourself and even if you cant at least try it before you become all dependent on others. Life Edit 2 is as recent as 3 months ago when I reviewed my progress and make plans for 2017. Here I am already sharing another review of the accomplishments I have made thus far.

Life Edit 3 ~ Bucketlist in review

When I first shared the Life Edit {1} back in June 2016, I had accomplished 5 items off my 30B430 Bucketlist. It was a great confidence boost for me to say, yes I ticked that off, I did it. I felt really empowered and realised I could do so much more if I set my mind to it. Looking back to 2015 I am forever grateful to my lord for the many opportunities. A day doesn’t go by when I don’t realise just how lucky and blessed I am, I didn’t do it all alone. With that let’s see what I have managed to tick off the list and what’s in progress before July 7.

The Life Edit 3 ~ Done

  • Buy or start Renting my own place
  • Face one of my fears
  • Go to Disney Paris {Read HERE and HERE}
  • Visit the States
  • Go hiking or camping {Glamping in Slovenia}
  • Visit a winery {Slovenia} 
  • Learn how to drive
  • Attend a concert
  • Buy a car {though yet to collect}

The Life Edit 3 ~ To be done

  • Run a race for life
  • Do a 30 days challenge and complete it.
  • Visit the Victoria Falls
  • Take a cooking or baking class
  • Watch a musical or attend a theatre
  • Buy my own place

With only 4 months left before July 7 the pressure to complete or plan for these is high. Whether I will manage to complete this bucketlist on-time it’s not clear at the moment. As much as I would love to complete this bucketlist I am happy with how much I have done. As cheeky as this sound for me it’s all about trying everything at least once, you only get one life. Do you have a bucketlist?

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Comments

  1. Angela Ricardo Bethea says

    May 2, 2017 at 8:19 pm

    I totally agree with you that if you can do it, then do it yourself and dont depend on others. I really like your bucket list! Great job!

    Reply
  2. Penny Aylwin says

    March 15, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    Love your bucket list and how well you’re doing! You’re at exactly the right time of year for a Race for life to aren’t you

    Reply
  3. Annie Bean says

    March 15, 2017 at 7:03 am

    Looks like you are on a roll! I’m going to write myself a little list to keep me on track. I love that feeling of checking something off when it’s done!

    Reply
  4. Tanya Brannan says

    March 13, 2017 at 6:18 pm

    Whoohoo!!! You really have achieved so very much, and There is not a lot left to tick off. I am sure you can do them all! Good luck xx

    Reply
  5. Natasha Mairs says

    March 13, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    great list and you have already done so much. I would love to own my home home, but I can’t see that happening till at least 20 years down the line

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  6. Hayley says

    March 13, 2017 at 12:09 pm

    Wow, you’ve achieved a lot! Good luck with the rest of your list!

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  7. fashion-mommy says

    March 13, 2017 at 11:51 am

    I think you have done a lot, and they have been big things like getting your own home. Well done.

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  8. Nicol Wong says

    March 13, 2017 at 11:41 am

    wow, youve got through a lot! hope you can complete the rest before july

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  9. Chloe Griffiths says

    March 13, 2017 at 9:27 am

    i love keeping my bucket list, just when to tick it all off xo

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  10. Rachel Nicole says

    March 13, 2017 at 12:29 am

    I love keeping a bucket list, it’s so amazing that you’ve ticked off so many things! xo

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  11. Candice Nikeia says

    March 12, 2017 at 11:01 pm

    You are inspiring! Love how you are achieving your dreams! So incredible to watch!

    Reply
  12. Stephanie Merry says

    March 12, 2017 at 9:00 pm

    Wow you are working your way through that bucketlist! Well done on what you’ve accomplished so far, I’m sure you can tick a few more things off before July x

    Reply
  13. Stella Kashmoney says

    March 12, 2017 at 8:54 pm

    Yes I do. I need to take another look at mine though.

    Reply
  14. Melanie Edjourian says

    March 12, 2017 at 8:45 pm

    My goodness you really are working your way through that bucket list, well done. The cooking / baking class should be fun!

    Reply
  15. francesca says

    March 12, 2017 at 8:08 pm

    Going to the theatre is one of my most fave things ever!!!! Definitely one to do soon! Well done for completing so much already!

    Reply
  16. StressedMum says

    March 12, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    What a great list, lovely to see you have ticked off your previous list, and good luck with your current ilst will look forward to seeing how you got on x

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  17. Sarah@WhimsicalMumblings says

    March 11, 2017 at 9:38 pm

    This is a great list! Well done you for ticking lots off!

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  18. Claire St Hillaire says

    March 11, 2017 at 4:17 pm

    I don’t have a bucket list per say but I have so much I want to accomplish so I think I will start one.

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  19. Donna says

    March 11, 2017 at 3:42 pm

    Good for you it’s going well so far!!! I have sooooo many things on mine i need to get cracking!

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  20. Madeeha says

    March 11, 2017 at 3:33 pm

    Good job hun. You did amazing job. I hope you complete your whole bucket list. Best of luck.

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  21. Baby Isabella says

    March 11, 2017 at 12:43 pm

    Your doing well completing that list! My mummy wants to do a Race for Life too one day. x

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  22. Beautyqueenuk says

    March 11, 2017 at 9:20 am

    I cannot believe how much of your list you have completed already! I don’t have a bucket list but this is definitely impressive x

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  23. Rhian Westbury says

    March 11, 2017 at 4:34 am

    You’ve done so much from your list already the next one is quite big with the Victoria falls trip and buying your own place. I have smaller bucket lists of places I want to visit or things I’d like to achieve that year x

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  24. Sarah Bailey says

    March 11, 2017 at 1:31 am

    You have accomplished so much on your 30b430 bucket list, it’s not cheeky at all to be proud of how much you have done! It’s so fantastic that you just decided to take control and make your dreams come true yourself instead of waiting on others to do it for you x

    Reply
  25. Hannah Latoya Bond says

    March 10, 2017 at 10:02 pm

    Good luck with your bucket list, hopefully you will get to do all of these x

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  26. Kara says

    March 6, 2017 at 9:29 pm

    Great list, Victoria Falls would be top of mine. Good luck x

    Reply
  27. Laura Dove says

    March 5, 2017 at 6:24 pm

    Fab bucket list! I love how you have already achieved so much!

    Reply

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