Revel In The Moment ( Late Birthday Post)

"I hope you aren't held back because of a number. And that you don't rush things because it feels like time is slipping by. I hope you do what's right for you. Hold on. Slow down. And breath in. Your age is your age. But most importantly, your life is your life. Don't change your journey so that it matches someone else's. We need to walk different paths so that the whole world can be explored. Revel in the differences. And enjoy where you are, in this moment."

 

Earlier this year I celebrated a milestone birthday. I felt like keeping it really low key but since it was an important day I also wanted to do something worth remembering. So I packed my bags with two of my closest friends and we drove down to Chaminuka Lodge for the weekend.

I would definitely recommend Chaminuka. It's not too far from the city (about 30km) but it's also far enough to feel like you're getting a break away from it all. The food is lovely, the activities are fun and the staff is helpful and friendly. So here's a basic run through of my birthday weekend there.

                                                                      Water Baby

Anyone who knows me knows that though I can hardly swim, I absolutely love the water. So when we found out that one of the activities available was a boat drive across one of the lakes at Chaminuka, I jumped at the chance. The boat was really more like a canoe and pretty scary but we had our life jackets on and were assured that there were no crocodiles in the lake so we enjoyed the experience.

                                                    Walking on the wild side

I love wildlife. It feels like experiencing a completely different world where the only rule is to survive. Chaminuka has a surprising variety of animals and my only regret was that I only had my phone camera with me on this trip and couldn't capture everything.

Horsing About

The highlight of my trip was that I went horse riding for the first time. Horses can be intimidating and have a mind of their own but we had great trainers and the entire experience was amazing. I definitely want to do it again.

 What gateway spots have you been to in Zambia and what was your experience? Let me know by commenting or connect with me on Twitter @NambeyeK

YOU'RE DOING JUST FINE

 "The WILL of God will never take you where the GRACE of God can not keep you."

Sometimes we realise that we have been stumbling through life trying to do our best, trying to be strong and just get on with it and then all of the sudden it becomes exhausting and we ask ourselves how we got here to this point and if we will ever get out of it. The meltdown.


It's easy to forget how far we have come and what we have overcome so far when we are faced with new problems and I believe these are the times we need reminders like this. That God will never put you in a situation He knows you can't handle. He has a perfect plan for you and everything will work out in the end.

I am thankful that my faith in God keeps me going and I have a supportive family and friends for days when I can't get through the fog alone. So yes, sometimes I break down. But I get up every time, more determined to make it through.

If you're going through a tough period in your life where you question if you are good enough, smart enough or strong enough to handle it, take heart! You are and you will make it through.

Thank you for reading!

TIPS ON FURNISHING YOUR FIRST HOME

As the year is coming to an end, I thought I could sprinkle some word magic across the blogosphere!

My latest obsession has been furnishings and home decor. For a year and a half I shared a flat with my best friend so buying individual furniture wasn’t a top priority. However, in the middle of the year I moved to my own little place and I am slowly trying to make it feel like a home.

I'm the Boss of My Social Media

SETTLING

I'm settling. Sounds like a negative thing right? But sometimes settling is the best thing that can happen. What I mean is that I feel I'm at a stage in life where I know what I want and I feel a little more clearer on the direction that I want my future to take.

Celebrating The Imporatnt Things - Late Birthday Post

My birthday was in February but I'd still like to share this beautiful picture collage of images I captured during my birthday weekend at the stunning Lilayi Lodge.

Looking back on growing a year older, I realise that my fear is not really about aging, my fear is about growing older and feeling like I should have achieved more, or that I had expected to have certain things in my life at this point that I don't.

Comfortable With My Own Style

I was chatting with a friend of mine the other day and she shared how she was planning to get a new wardrobe because she realised that she was now a married, working woman and felt that needed to be reflected in her clothing. It made me think a lot about my own style and how I feel it has evolved over the years.