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 · August 31, 2015

{Sponsors} Thank you August 2015 sponsors

My sweet sweet August, where art thou gone! You were such an amazing month for me, you started us off with lil sister celebrating her 23rd birthday and you have ended us with a good friend celebrating her 26th birthday.

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What a month it has been it has been, its hard to believe that August is gone and tomorrow is September. Though hard to believe I am actually very happy that September is here because now I can finally go on my vacation which I had put off for months because I was snowed under at work and now that I have an assistant bring on the cocktails monsieur. Don’t you just hate it when you have so much work to do that you have no time to take some personal time off? Well I was in that state of annoyance but now really looking forward to my holidays, not sure yet what am doing but I can tell you one thing for sure it will be fun.

August really offered me a lot of sponsors, some whom I am yet to complete the work with and come who was a pleasure to work with. To thank all the sponsors that graced this blog in some shape or form I thought I give a shout out to them.

Thermalabs ~ The Golden standard self tanner: I was fortunate enough to be contacted by the company via tomoson to review their product. I have never used tanning lotion before and being of African decent I never thought I needed it but still I was curious and wanted to check the product out. I was sent the product to review and as I mentioned in my review I actually liked the product. Thermalabs are currently having a huge sale on this product for $19.98 (was $39.99), the product is 90% natural and has shea butter as well as olive oil which leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth.

Wool Overs: I have for a long time loved cashmere but could never really afford it or justify the expense on my then student budget and currently trying to pay off my student debt. I was selected a while back by the company to check out their site and some of their products and I must say I am very happy I did because I actually found affordable cashmere from a well trusted company which offers a great service.

Three mobile ~ Festival Pack: I was contacted by a PR end of June to see if I wanted to work with Three on their #makeitright campaign. I was very happy about this as some of my family members are loyal customers of Three network and was very happy about the #makeitright campaign that three was doing. Three has a new App called Three Rescue which basically backs up your photos and should you lose or damage your mobile you would still be able to recover the photos. I was very happy with the festival pack they sent me which contained phone protection items like water proof case, they also included a selfie stick naked Jackson, x-mini speakers, water and other essential items.

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Through out the month I had an opportunity to work with guest blogger who shared Helpful tips when choosing an engagement ring, things that give life a summer vibe, Tips on hiring a video production company and also the power of sympathy gifts. Many of us picked up a lot of tips on these posts as evidenced by the comments shared on these post. I was also happy to collaborate with Icelolly.com to bring you my top tips on booking flights.

Thank you to all my sponsors, guest posts and collaborations.

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Comments

  1. Yona Williams says

    September 2, 2015 at 3:11 am

    What a variety of sponsors you have worked with last month! It’s such a nice feeling when sponsors and companies contact you directly. I like getting introduced to new products!

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  2. Chantal says

    September 2, 2015 at 2:40 am

    Wow it looks like you had a fabulous month for networking and sponsored posts, congratulations! Here’s to a great September!

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  3. Sacha says

    September 1, 2015 at 11:06 pm

    Since my birthday is in July, I love your blog already. Also, loving the jewelry.

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  4. Rebecca B. says

    September 1, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    August really has just flown by!! Looks like you had a great one with wonderful opportunities to work with amazing brands and guest bloggers!! That’s awesome 🙂

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  5. Crystal Wachoski says

    September 1, 2015 at 7:06 pm

    Goodies are one of the perks of being a blogger. They always seem to come at once.

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  6. Rena McDaniel says

    September 1, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    Wow! You have had a busy month! We are so lucky to have sponsors who are willing to put their trust in us and allow us to promote their products out of our homes. It’s a remarkable career and I am very thankful for it!

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  7. Rosey says

    September 1, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    I’d like to try the self-tanner. I think they must be so much improved since the days when I tried them many years ago.

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  8. lifewithmunchers says

    September 1, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    What happened to August?! Looks like you’ve had a great month and worked with some great companies. Well done you! Hope it continues for you!

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  9. Shaney Vijendranath says

    September 1, 2015 at 2:09 pm

    This post reminds me that I need to do one too. I think they deserve the credit. It’s good to keep the relationship. 🙂

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  10. Maureen says

    September 1, 2015 at 6:45 am

    This is such a great idea to appreciate your sponsors! How lovely of you and you’ve worked with some amazing brands 🙂 Congrats!

    Reply
  11. Angie says

    September 1, 2015 at 3:04 am

    Where did August go?! I’m definitely checking out your summer vibe post soon. This is such a great way to recap the month as well as to thank your sponsors :-).

    Reply
  12. Felicita Moncada says

    September 1, 2015 at 2:37 am

    I love comfy soft sweaters so I will definitely be check out the Wool Over website! Now that Fall is coming I love wearing boots and sweaters!

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  13. Emily says

    September 1, 2015 at 1:52 am

    What an exciting month! You partnered with some great brands.

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  14. Jaime Nicole says

    August 31, 2015 at 11:26 pm

    I love finding a source of cashmere that is good to work with. It’s hard to spend that much on myself, but winter here totally justifies it and your link is affordable, too!

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  15. Laura says

    August 31, 2015 at 11:26 pm

    Good blogging month for you! Always nice to celebrate friends and family’s birthdays, too.

    The products from three sound good! I’m always on the lookout for ways to backup my photos in case I lose my phone so that’s AMAZING.

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  16. Melissa says

    August 31, 2015 at 10:47 pm

    Wow you have been very busy. I love cashmere as well, I can’t wait to check out Wool Overs!

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  17. joanna smith says

    August 31, 2015 at 10:27 pm

    Long may your full and fruitful months continue! Congrats on a goodun

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  18. Becky, Cuddle Fairy says

    August 31, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    What a successful month you had! You worked with some amazing brands & guest bloggers. Best of luck to you in September, may your success continue x

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  19. Rachel @ Parenthood Highs and Lows says

    August 31, 2015 at 9:47 pm

    It sounds like you have had a busy but absolutely fabulous month with some great opportunities. I would love cashmere but can’t afford it!

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  20. Angelic Sinova says

    August 31, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    You worked with so many amazing companies this month! That Festival Pack defiantly would have came in handy early this month when I went to Lollapalooza <3

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  21. Jacob Fu says

    August 31, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    Looks like you worked with some great companies! I’ll have to pass along that cashmere site to my mom – she loves cashmere!

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  22. Heather says

    August 31, 2015 at 6:09 pm

    Hope you have a blast on your vacation and can relax and put the work behind you! Those are stellar rings! I love the middle one!

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  23. Wendy says

    August 31, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    I can get affordable cashmere!! You just made my day!! I will be checking out this site today! Will be great for the winter coming up.

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  24. Sian says

    August 31, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    Congratulations on a super busy but fun month! Amazing that you get to work with some great brands and what a way to say thanks, brilliant post

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  25. Karen Hartzell (@InTheKitchenKP) says

    August 31, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    What a great way to thank supporters of your blog and business. Many of us wouldn’t be where we are today in our writing adventures without support from amazing brands and companies.

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  26. Blogging Mummy says

    August 31, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    This is a fab post and I have never thought about doing a post like this before. I think its a really fab idea and maybe steal your idea ha ha xx

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  27. Muuka says

    August 31, 2015 at 12:54 pm

    That’s a very busy August alright. It’s great to have the opportunity to work with so many people and organisations.

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  28. Megan Elford says

    August 31, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    You’ve had a busy month! I’ve had some great sponsors this month too, and I’m so grateful for them! They make my hobby (blogging) profitable. There aren’t many other hobbies that pay like blogging!

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  29. Zoe Alicia says

    August 31, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    I love cashmere, but like you I’ve always seen it as a luxury! Great post, and a lovely way to thank all those who help your blog 🙂

    Reply
  30. Claire says

    August 31, 2015 at 11:51 am

    I’m so glad you have had a such a lovely month and it looks like you have been working with some fab brands too!!

    Reply
  31. Stella says

    August 31, 2015 at 9:04 am

    Sponsors make blogging worthwhile. Great to thank them.

    Reply

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