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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Fashion, Guest Post, Sponsor Roundup · June 5, 2015

{Guest Post} 5 slimming fashion tricks every woman needs

Fashion Secrets  At this time of year, all talk seems to turn to getting in shape and you might feel under pressure to slim down. Luckily though, whether you’re planning to shed a few pounds or not, there are some…

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Review · June 1, 2015

{Review} Summer with Scholl

Summer is here and it’s time to bring out those gladiator sandals, open toed shoes and your best wedges in town. I love summer so much since I am a summer baby but one thing that puts me off is…

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Fashion, Sponsor Roundup · May 30, 2015

{Sponsored Post} Anjolee Wishlist

Thanks to Anjolee for making this conversation possible. Last week I shared with you on The Myrabev Life my review of Anjolee, I loved everything I saw so I asked my sister to share her thoughts on the website as…

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Beauty, Sponsor Roundup · May 26, 2015

{Beauty} 3 skin secrets every woman should know

  We all want healthy, glowing skin. In fact, keeping your complexion in good condition might be your top beauty priority. If you’re having a bad hair day, you can simply scrape your locks back so that they’re out of…

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Gifts · May 13, 2015

Personalised Gift Guide

How good are you at giving presents to loved ones? I am one of those people who really suck at giving presents to my loved ones and would rather give money because at least that way they can buy what…

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Home, Sponsor Roundup · May 5, 2015

{Lifestyle} Home Decor wishlist.

For the last few months I have been sharing with you my desire to have my own place and at month my dream came true. I move into my apartment in the next few weeks and I am so excited…

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Home · April 25, 2015

{LIFESTYLE} Home decor trends that never fall out of fashion

Hi there and welcome, today’s guest post is in collaboration with And so to bed Interior design trends are always changing, which can be frustrating when you’re trying to find the best furnishings and accessories for your home. You might…

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Review, Sponsor Roundup · April 13, 2015

Splash Proof Review and Giveaway

Thank you Revive a Phone for making this conversation possible. I am a strong believer in taking care of your gadgets especially mobile phones, in the day and age almost everyone has a phone and the majority of us have…

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Sponsor Roundup · April 11, 2015

Top 3 healthiest places to live in England

Hi there and welcome, today’s guest post is in collaboration with Toothpick.com As lifestyle related illnesses greatly contribute to the rising cost of healthcare, prevention is the best way to solve this problem. The Healthy Access study, developed by Toothpick.com,…

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Review · March 27, 2015

{Review} Power Theory’s Power Bank

Disclaimer: A July Dreamer was sent this product for purposes of giving an honest review, no other forms of compensation were received. When was the last time you were traveling and your phone or gadget died and had to wait…

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Review · March 24, 2015

Insta Natural ~ Retinol Cream Review 

For the last year or so I have been trying different products which have worked amazingly for me so when I saw that insta natural was looking for bloggers to review the Retinol cream I jumped at the opportunity to…

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Review, Sponsor Roundup · February 18, 2015

Buytshirtsonline Review

I have mentioned time and again how I dress for comfort rather than fashion but I have also said where possible I want my comfort clothes to be fashionable or add style to my wardrobe. I am very happy to…

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