Sharing my journey to a purposeful, intentional life.

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Places in Lagos| Arami

Arami is a Pan-Asian fusion restaurant located in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. The restaurant opened in April 2026 and has quickly become a popular spot, largely because of its rooftop city views, ambience and very Instagram-friendly interiors.
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August 17, 2026

Four Years of Not Giving Up: What My Weight Loss Journey Has Taught Me

In January 2022, I took a mirror selfie with my friends, and I looked visibly wider. They teased me, as usual, because I’ve always had…
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August 14, 2026

Travel | My Borough Market Experience

I finally made it to Borough Market in London, tried the viral strawberries and chocolate, discovered some gluten-free treats, and spent the day exploring one…
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August 10, 2026

A Different, Beautiful Ending

What we hope for so much isn’t always what we get.
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July 28, 2026

Start and Don’t Stop

You don’t have to feel ready to start. You don’t have to stop as long as you enjoy what you’re doing.
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I’m Mariam — writer, explorer, observer of life’s quiet and loud moments. I started this blog in March 2017 as a self-discovery space, and over the past nine years, it has grown into a home for everything that moves me and hopefully, something that moves you too. Here, you will find poetry, reflections, travel stories, lifestyle pieces, motivation, inspiration and Lagos restaurant reviews all written with honesty and heart. Enjoy!

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