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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Uncategorised · January 2, 2015

Top 5 Friday ~ Instagram style

wedding dresses UKHappy New Year, its only the 2nd day of the year and already the 1st Friday in 2015. I am still trying to wrap my head around the fact that 2014 is no more and somehow trying to re-live some 2014 memories. So much has been planned for this blog in 2015 I made a few notes in the third week of December 2014 of what I wanted to accomplish on my blog and what I wanted to introduce, I hope you will notice that once I start sharing those ideas with you starting next week. Since it’s Friday today I wanted to share my Top 5 Friday, (as has become tradition) this time I will not be sharing what I have loved or what I will be doing but instead I wanted to share what I have been sharing lately on my Instagram. If you’re not following along on my instagram you’re definitely missing out, follow me (I always follow back) and join me on this journey. I am actually thinking of doing the 30 day photo challenge but will see if I have a moment. Follow @myrabev

2015 here we come with the new #attitude but same old me

A photo posted by A July Dreamer (@myrabev) on Dec 12, 2014 at 11:52pm PST

When a friend of mine shared this on her whatsApp I told her instantly this is so me and I was gonna (steal) borrow the picture and share on my social media pages. 2014 really had all these things for me, I am moving into 2015 with a new attitude but same old me.

#chilli #meatballs jalapeños pickled cucumbers natural #yoghurt #doritos & #cheese #foodblogger #foodflirt #food #healthy #recipe #eats #feedme #instafood #foodphotography #foodgram #foodflirt #foodporn #healthyliving #healthyeating #healthy A photo posted by A July Dreamer (@myrabev) on Dec 12, 2014 at 11:51pm PST

Those who follow me on Instagram know I share a lot of food pics of what I make, I am in now way a ‘food blogger’ or even know how to do a proper ‘recipe’ but I am trying my hand at it and mostly I am just sharing my creations and what I am proud of in terms of the food I am feeding my body.

#newyear #newnails entering #2015 with #sallyhansen #winedup 350 #instadri

A photo posted by A July Dreamer (@myrabev) on Dec 12, 2014 at 9:38am PST

I am a girl who loves having a manicure done and mostly done by me, I usually refuse to pay £25-£30 to have a manicure done when I know I can do a good job too and mostly because I am usually changing up my manicure every 5 days (2 days rest) then do another one.

#oznaturals love the serums and eye gel on the blog today www.ajulydreamer.com/2014/12/oz-naturals/ @oz_naturals A photo posted by A July Dreamer (@myrabev) on Dec 12, 2014 at 2:45am PST

Last year (feels weird typing this) I was fortunate enough to have a lot of sponsors and I like to share the products on I talking about on my social media. One place I do not do much of the sharing is Instagram so this year I want to do more.

Love #baking these #velvet #cupcakes #cakes for me #foodblogger #foodflirt #food #healthy #recipe #eats #feedme #instafood #foodphotography #foodgram

A photo posted by A July Dreamer (@myrabev) on Dec 12, 2014 at 5:08am PST

I have started baking again and mostly just cupcakes but I am enjoying it so much that every time I bake I want to share but usually its when I just exterminated the last piece.

These are some of the things I share regularly on my instagram and would love it if you give us a follow (not mandatory). Follow @myrabev

Happy Holidays and have a blessed New Year
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  1. Kat B. says

    January 6, 2015 at 2:27 am

    I want some of those cupcakes. And your dinner. I wish my dinner pics turned out half as good.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      January 14, 2015 at 9:15 am

      aww thanks and maybe just try different angles

  2. Jhady says

    January 5, 2015 at 7:33 am

    Those are great instagram photos. I love the food photos. It seems like food picture is always the best to look at.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      January 14, 2015 at 9:14 am

      I think so too, they make me hungry but love to look at them still

  3. Eileen @ YesMissy says

    January 5, 2015 at 4:15 am

    I love food pic on Instagram! They alway make me hungry. Love the color of your nails too!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      January 14, 2015 at 9:14 am

      hahaha sorry and thanks

  4. Rochkirstin Santos says

    January 5, 2015 at 1:27 am

    Those are all wonderful stuff shared on Instagram. Nowadays, it’s common to see photos all about food, fashion and relaxation on our feeds.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      January 14, 2015 at 9:14 am

      Thanks

  5. esther julee says

    January 4, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    I love baking cupcakes! especially bc they’re so easy to give out compared to regular cake. 🙂 i try to keep my feed mostly travel.. but every now and then food gets in there bc i love food so much.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      January 14, 2015 at 9:13 am

      I too love baking cupcakes than cakes but either is eaten faster than anything else

  6. Rebecca Swenor says

    January 4, 2015 at 8:53 am

    Great instagram photos indeed. I love the velvet cupcakes and your nail color. Thanks for sharing. The chili meatballs sounds interesting.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      January 14, 2015 at 9:13 am

      Thank you Rebecca

  7. VeePeeJay says

    January 4, 2015 at 4:48 am

    Instagram is my favorite social media outlet. Love that nail color. Happy New year

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      January 14, 2015 at 9:13 am

      Thanks and happy new year to you too

  8. Heather - MOHTH says

    January 4, 2015 at 4:34 am

    I like doing my nails by myself too, usually it takes way too much time at a salon. Love Instagram! I am always on it and sharing stuff! I’ll give you a follow! You can follow me at mommyonlyhs2hds : )

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      January 14, 2015 at 9:12 am

      Followed back and thanks.

  9. Echo (The Mad Mommy) says

    January 4, 2015 at 3:06 am

    I love Instagram and seeing everyone’s pictures! That chili looks amazing and you already know that I love that cartoon!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      January 14, 2015 at 9:12 am

      hahaha yes i do and thanks

  10. Ashley says

    January 4, 2015 at 2:58 am

    I love this. The 2015 cartoon is amazing, as are your nails!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      January 14, 2015 at 9:12 am

      Thank you Ashley

  11. Sara-Jayne Jones says

    January 3, 2015 at 10:15 pm

    My husband has washed my phone but as soon as I have one again I’ll follow. Love your nails!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      January 14, 2015 at 9:12 am

      hahaha love thanks

  12. Jamie | North of Something says

    January 3, 2015 at 8:40 pm

    Those red velvet cupcakes look sooo delicious! I need to get back into baking again too, it’s so fun and relaxing.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      January 14, 2015 at 9:11 am

      It sure is fun and relaxing i love it

  13. Jennifer says

    January 3, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    The muffin. That’s the winner for me. Muffins are delicious!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      January 14, 2015 at 9:11 am

      Muffins/cupcakes have always been winners for me

  14. Andrea says

    January 3, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    Second and last photo are making me hungry! Even though I just ate… Great photos and posts!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      January 14, 2015 at 9:11 am

      hahaha sorry Andrea and thanks

  15. Dov Shapira says

    January 3, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    What a great photos, You really got the talent
    I love the finger nails image 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      January 14, 2015 at 9:10 am

      Thanks Dov

  16. Samantha Angell says

    January 3, 2015 at 10:28 am

    I’m like you with my nails where I always like to change it up. 4-5 days of one color and then on to the next one for me! Also, those nachos/meatballs/snack/meal look AMAZING!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      January 14, 2015 at 9:10 am

      I never knew nachos/meatballs etc could be such a lovely meal

  17. Fi Ni Neachtain says

    January 3, 2015 at 10:21 am

    I follow you on Instagram and always love your posts. That shade of red on your nails is amazing, the perfect berry festive red I think, would look gorgeous with gold too. Red velvet cupcakes, my favourite! Post me over one Myrabev! 😉 x

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      January 14, 2015 at 9:10 am

      Hahaha thanks Fiona, I will drop some off when I am in Ireland

  18. Farrah says

    January 2, 2015 at 11:13 pm

    That’s such a beautiful shade of red! I’m horrible at doing my nails, and they never seem to last long (the whole having to keep my fingernails short and rolling with people on mats kinda makes it difficult :[ ).

    I also really love that first graphic! 😀 So pretty, and such a great mindset! Here’s to an awesome 2015!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      January 3, 2015 at 9:11 am

      Hahahaha I am with you on doing my nails, it takes 2 days after painting them to look good lol. Thank you and wishing you too an awesome 2015

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