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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Sponsor Roundup · November 21, 2015

{Sponsors} Thank you October 2015 Sponsors

I apologise for writing this post so late but as they say better late than never. October for me was a really hard month for blogging, I had lost my mojo back in August but kept forcing myself then when September rolled in I had my holiday in Korea and decided to take a break, this should have helped me get refreshed and ready to start blogging again but instead led me down the blogging block path and it was really hard to snap out of it but I am happy that I managed to snap out of it and come back to blogging. Yah me!!

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As always with these types of post I share with you some of the lovely sponsors, collaborators and guest posts that had featured in the ending month and for this post it will be October sponsors. The first time I shared a thank you sponsors post was over a year ago when I realised that though I am grateful for the opportunities this blog has afforded me, I have never actually sat down to dedicate a post to thank everyone who has helped and this blog reach where we are now.

If I have not said it to you before, I am saying it now from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU.

Now down to business…

Holiday

In October I was able to work with a lovely PR company to bring you A perfect winter break ideas, I know most people are not thinking of winter breaks but more Thanksgiving (For the usa and others) and Christmas. But I think it is important before all the crazies with the festive period to take some time out and enjoy it. I am currently planning a solo trip to Slovenia ‘s capital so hopefully once I get it chance in the next few weeks I can go and have some relaxing time and if that doesn’t work London as a selection of beautiful hotels to entertain me.

Bloggers, have you ever thought about writing an appreciation post to your sponsors outside the obligatory review/product post?

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Comments

  1. CourtneyLynne says

    November 24, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    Awwwww what a sweet idea to thank your sponsors!!!! I never would of tought of doing that.

    Reply
  2. Susan Quackenbush says

    November 24, 2015 at 9:00 am

    This is such a great idea, I never really thought of posting something like this. It’s very inspiring! Thank you for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
  3. coolchillmom says

    November 23, 2015 at 10:12 pm

    I have never done it before and i think it is a great gesture. I do have PR companies I love working with

    Reply
  4. JanetGoingCrazy says

    November 23, 2015 at 4:05 pm

    This is a great idea to thank sponsors. I bet it brings them back for more time with you and encourages new sponsors as well.

    Reply
  5. Bonnie @wemake7 says

    November 23, 2015 at 11:56 am

    I’ve never thought about that before but what a great idea. I bet sponsors love it.

    Reply
  6. Rebecca Swenor says

    November 23, 2015 at 8:06 am

    This is an awesome important post and kudos to you for thinking of the sponsors. Having sponsors is so important to any blogger so I think it is awesome to thank them.

    Reply
  7. dina d. says

    November 23, 2015 at 6:52 am

    This may be the first post like this that I have read. What a cool idea. It’s also nice to keep your readers up to date with your goings ons.

    Reply
  8. christina aliperti says

    November 23, 2015 at 6:51 am

    I love this! It’s so nice to take the time to thank the people that have helped you along the way towards meeting your goals. October was a pretty nice month for you!

    Reply
  9. Lisa says

    November 23, 2015 at 3:31 am

    What a great post. I think we all forget to thank those who have given us the opportunities we have.

    Reply
  10. Jenn @ EngineerMommy says

    November 22, 2015 at 11:58 am

    I don’t currently do a post dedicated to thanking the sponsors, but it’s a GREAT idea! It’s wonderful that October was a fabulous month for you!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      November 22, 2015 at 3:47 pm

      Thank you

  11. Heather says

    November 22, 2015 at 4:09 am

    I think we all go through those blogging slumps. I just got out of one as well. You’ll find your groove again.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      November 22, 2015 at 6:57 am

      Thank you, I feel like I was in the slump for too long but slowly does it

  12. Wendy says

    November 22, 2015 at 2:33 am

    What a great idea to thank the sponsors who support you all year. Sounds like you have an exciting trip planned. Have fun!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      November 22, 2015 at 7:03 am

      Thanks, I hope I can visit Slovenia before the year ends.

  13. Megan Elford says

    November 22, 2015 at 1:11 am

    I’ve never done a Sponsor Appreciation post, and I really should. It’s such a great way to give another shout out to the investment they’ve made in you!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      November 22, 2015 at 7:04 am

      My feelings exactly, I know its not a must but it is nice thing to do.

  14. Alli says

    November 21, 2015 at 11:59 pm

    Sometimes sponsors will send me a little extra something at the end of a campaign and I always thank them. It’s so much fun getting surprises in the mail.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      November 22, 2015 at 7:05 am

      I could agree more, I have had that pleasure too

  15. Amy Desrosiers says

    November 21, 2015 at 11:28 pm

    The holidays have not even fully started and I already need a winter break! I need some amazing sponsors too!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      November 22, 2015 at 7:08 am

      I know what you mean, you need a break before all the craziness starts

  16. Pam says

    November 21, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    You are planning a trip to Slovenia’s capital? That sounds so exciting. I don’t think I have done an appreciation post for sponsors outside of reviews before. What a nice idea.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      November 22, 2015 at 7:09 am

      Yes planning one, hope I get to go this year or beginning of next year.

  17. Alex says

    November 21, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    I think it is so awesome that you are so appreciative. Everyone loses their mojo every now and then, but it always comes back stronger than ever!!! I’ve never thought about writing a thank you post, but this is an awesome idea!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      November 22, 2015 at 7:20 am

      Thank you for the kind words Alex

  18. Jeannette says

    November 21, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    I think it’s so great that you take the time to thank you sponsors! It looks like you’ve got some great ones and I’m sure the appreciate how appreciative you are.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      November 22, 2015 at 7:31 am

      Thank you Jeannette, I feel very blessed with the sponsors that I work with month after month.

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