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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Review, Sponsor Roundup · December 10, 2014

{Sponsored} Dragonfly Tea

A while ago I shared a post written by a guest blogger kate who wrote about ‘Tea to suit your mood‘, I enjoyed reading this post because I am a tea drinker and I can go as far as state…

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case happy

Sponsor Roundup · November 18, 2014

Case Happy ~ Ipad case

Thank you case happy to making this post possible Hi there and welcome, today I am sharing my new ipad case cover, I was given the opportunity to review this case happy cover and couldn’t be happier. Case happy are…

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Beauty · September 16, 2014

Maybelline’s Dream Matte-Mousse Foundation ~ Review.

Matte-perfect mousse foundation, cocoa shade (this is the darkest shade) **good at night** **It’s good for the day time** Hi there and welcome, it’s been forever and a day since I did anything beauty or showed any of the products…

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Review · August 7, 2014

The last: Glossy-JustFab-Wantable

Last month I talked about how I am saving money or trying to saving money in the hopes of being debt free by the end of the year, if you missed that post which appeared first on my 2nd blog…

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Review · August 2, 2014

{Review} Karri case

Hi there and welcome to August, were is the time going? I still can’t believe that August is here as so much has happened and is happening and I am so excited. Over a couple of weeks ago now I…

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Beauty, Review · July 31, 2014

{Betty Hula} Review

Rum & Blackcurrent| Champange & Spice| Wonderoil Hi there and welcome, sorry it’s been a bit quite around these parts but I am just relaxing and easing myself back into the swing of things. I am sure you have seen…

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Beauty · July 15, 2014

Lavender my love ~ Arran Aromatics

After a long day at work I decided to take a quick shower then hit the hay!  I decided to start using my new facial product Arran Aromatics’ Lavender Facial gel wash. Me being lazy lead me to discover the rejuvenating properties…

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Review · June 26, 2014

GlossyBox | June Box

Hi there! Ok so I have had a gazillion subscription boxes this month to try out/review and still got maybe one or two more, so if you’ve had enough look away now I won’t be offended (insert cringing smiley). Today’s…

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Fashion, Review · June 25, 2014

Wantable June |Accessories Box

Hi there! So this is my second Wantable accessories and I can honestly say I am not 100% with my box this month. I mean I love my statement necklace and 50-50 on the re sizeable ring but not the…

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Uncategorised · June 20, 2014

Products I regret buying – #2 {+Freebie Friday}

Hi there! Happy Friday and as I promised (requested too) here is my second post in my series of products I regret buying and this week it’s Gadgets – eBay & DHgate. I will say I love eBay and buy…

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Uncategorised · June 16, 2014

Manicure Monday – NYX fairly pink

Hi there, so firstly thank you all for encouraging me to continue with my Manicure Monday posts. I love sharing my manicure of the week and even more so I am actually enjoying painting my nails. The last time I…

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Beauty, Review · February 10, 2014

LoverDose (Tattoo): Perfume of the Month

LoverDose (Tattoo) by diesel has become one of my all time favourite perfume which I seem to be wearing daily for the last two months. MOH got this for me in harrods as a boxing day present, I love the…

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