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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#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. 📍

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Goals · June 22, 2018

{Monthly Series} June 2018 Goals

With only 8 days left to the month, I realised that I still haven’t shared my June 2018 Goals. I was busy working on other things I completely neglected to share the goals for the month. Nonetheless, it is better to be late than not to do it at all. With that attitude, I thought its time I shared a couple of the June 2018 Goals that I planned. But as is normal practice, let’s take a moment to review the May 2018 goals.

On many occasions I have shared on this blog why it is important to put some goals together. Not everyone has monthly goals, most opt for either weekly, quarterly or yearly. As much as I would like to share goals more often, I know I do not have the time to allocate to them. This is why I prefer monthly goals as its long enough to work on them but not too long. With that being said, let us review how I fared with the May 2018 Goals.

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Review of the May 2018 Goals

Often when I set goals, I set them at the beginning of the month and work through them. The goals below are those that I set at the beginning of May with intention of fulfilling throughout the month.

  • Schedule posts in advance for the week and start a new posting schedule. PARTIAL
  • Submit pre-course assignment before the deadline. DONE
  • Resume Local adventures and visit National Trust properties. PARTIAL
  • Budget for the trip to Seoul. DONE
  • Book a surprise trip for my parent’s 30-anniversary coming up. PARTIAL
  • Make time for OH and arrange a romantic getaway. No relevant

Looking at the goals, I don’t think I did too badly as most of them are as good as done. I am still working on scheduling posts a week in advance, so far only managing 3-days maximum. Was very happy to have submitted my pre-assignment on time and now need to work on post assignment. As for the local adventures, I have only managed to visit to places in my area. Seoul trip was super incredible, I am excited to be heading back in a few months time. As for booking a trip for my parents, I found something but mum still doesn’t want to fly so doing something local. Anyway, I won’t give up on her yet and will push this goal to the next month.

June 2018 Goals

June 2018 Goals

I did pretty well with my May 2018 goals, even with only a few days left, I am excited to set June 2018 Goals. With just under 8 days left, what goals can I look to accomplish in such a short period of time? I pondered about this for a whole good minute and thought how about my goal for areas of my life? And with that I decided I would set goals based on several areas in my life.

Work

  • Strive to meet all June deadlines
  • Buy a farewell present for a colleague
  • Work on my organisational skills

University

  • Write up final assignment and submit before deadline {29-06-18}
  • Clear all pending fees
  • Enquire about final master’s dissertation plan

Blogging

  • Schedule more posts for during the week
  • Write up all collaborative posts before end of month
  • Work on new blog schedule

Travel

  • Search for cheap flights to mainland Europe
  • Take parents abroad next month
  • Visit more local places

Personal

  • Put money aside for mortgage
  • Put money aside for taxes
  • A lot more time for self-care

As you can see even with just 8 days left to the month I have set some lovely goals. I am hoping I will be able to accomplish them, especially the deadline ones.

June 2018 Goals

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Comments

  1. Gen says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:11 pm

    I love your self care goals! I do bujo and i have monthly goals as well. 😊

    Reply
  2. Denise Reeser says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    After reading your post I realized that I’m not writing any of my goals down. What am I even working towards? I love this and I’m going to get started on this today. Thanks for the post!

    Reply
  3. Gen says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    I love your self care goals! I do bujo and i have monthly goals as well.

    Reply
  4. Tara says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    This is a great list of goals to plan to succeed at for the month. I am not as organized to have a list of goals written out. I know what I hope to accomplish, and think about that, the next step would be to write it out.

    Reply
  5. GiGi Eats says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    I hope you’re almost done with that writing assignment!! Also, I can’t wait for you to go to Seoul!

    Reply
  6. Olga Zak says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    Great post. I love setting goals and checking them off of a list. I like that you plan your goals. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  7. Kristie Cirak says

    June 29, 2018 at 3:01 am

    I need to get back onto doing this. I need to make more time for the important! Thanks for reminding me 🙂

    Reply
  8. Kristie Cirak says

    October 8, 2018 at 4:17 pm

    I need to get back onto doing this. I need to make more time for the important! Thanks for reminding me 🙂

    Reply
  9. Joanna says

    June 27, 2018 at 11:19 am

    It’s great that you have done so well this month with your goals. The trip to Seoul does sound like it was great and it’s so nice that you think of your parents as well and want to book them a trip too. I never make monthly goals, maybe I should start to.

    Reply
  10. Lydia Samson says

    June 27, 2018 at 10:10 am

    I love that you are holding yourself accountable, you will get all of them I am sure!

    Reply
  11. Joanna says

    October 8, 2018 at 4:17 pm

    It’s great that you have done so well this month with your goals. The trip to Seoul does sound like it was great and it’s so nice that you think of your parents as well and want to book them a trip too. I never make monthly goals, maybe I should start to.

    Reply
  12. Gen says

    June 27, 2018 at 6:44 am

    I love your self care goals! I do bujo and i have monthly goals as well. 😊

    Reply
  13. Gen says

    June 27, 2018 at 6:43 am

    I love your self care goals! I do bujo and i have monthly goals as well.

    Reply
  14. Lydia Samson says

    October 8, 2018 at 4:17 pm

    I love that you are holding yourself accountable, you will get all of them I am sure!

    Reply
  15. LavandaMichelle says

    June 27, 2018 at 2:46 am

    What a nice post! I found that writing down my goals helps me complete them. I hope you accomplish what you want! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

    Reply
  16. LavandaMichelle says

    October 8, 2018 at 3:49 pm

    What a nice post! I found that writing down my goals helps me complete them. I hope you accomplish what you want! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

    Reply
  17. Olga Zak says

    June 26, 2018 at 11:38 am

    Great post. I love setting goals and checking them off of a list. I like that you plan your goals. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  18. April Perez says

    June 26, 2018 at 11:15 am

    I have to admit, I stopped mid-April working on my goals. But I’m happy that I was able to accomplish so much even at the start of the year. I guess I just got so busy at work I forgot to go back to my goals list.

    Reply
  19. Cristina Coroiu says

    June 26, 2018 at 7:17 am

    I have to start doing this as well. Making more precise goals and write them down. I think it helps to keep track of the progress.

    Reply
  20. April Perez says

    October 8, 2018 at 4:17 pm

    I have to admit, I stopped mid-April working on my goals. But I’m happy that I was able to accomplish so much even at the start of the year. I guess I just got so busy at work I forgot to go back to my goals list.

    Reply
  21. LiveLoveAndAdventure says

    June 26, 2018 at 5:49 am

    Great post. I love setting goals and checking them off of a list. I have a list for home and one for work. I just started putting one together for my blogging efforts to keep on track.

    Reply
  22. Tara says

    June 26, 2018 at 4:16 am

    This is a great list of goals to plan to succeed at for the month. I am not as organized to have a list of goals written out. I know what I hope to accomplish, and think about that, the next step would be to write it out.

    Reply
  23. Cristina Coroiu says

    October 8, 2018 at 4:17 pm

    I have to start doing this as well. Making more precise goals and write them down. I think it helps to keep track of the progress.

    Reply
  24. LiveLoveAndAdventure says

    October 8, 2018 at 3:49 pm

    Great post. I love setting goals and checking them off of a list. I have a list for home and one for work. I just started putting one together for my blogging efforts to keep on track.

    Reply
  25. Denise Reeser says

    June 25, 2018 at 2:49 pm

    After reading your post I realized that I’m not writing any of my goals down. What am I even working towards? I love this and I’m going to get started on this today. Thanks for the post!

    Reply
  26. Nabanita Dhar says

    June 25, 2018 at 7:59 am

    I like that you plan your goals. I do that too. It helps a lot with planning and better utilisation of my time.

    Reply
  27. Nabanita Dhar says

    October 8, 2018 at 4:17 pm

    I like that you plan your goals. I do that too. It helps a lot with planning and better utilisation of my time.

    Reply
  28. GiGi Eats says

    June 24, 2018 at 3:09 am

    I hope you’re almost done with that writing assignment!! Also, I can’t wait for you to go to Seoul!

    Reply

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