Sharing my journey to a purposeful, intentional life.

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● LATEST POST

Book Review| Broken: Not A Halal Love Story

Every now and then, you read a book that stays with you long after you’ve turned the last page. Broken: Not a Halal Love Story was that book for me. Here’s why I loved it and why I think you might too.
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June 9, 2026

10 Things That Deserve More Hype Than They Get

I believe there are small things that do big things for us. They help us, improve our lives, and quietly make our days better, yet…
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June 5, 2026

Adulthood is Ghetto: The Parts of Growing Up Nobody Talks About

A reflective look at the realities of adulthood, from difficult decisions and changing friendships to uncertainty, health, and personal growth.
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May 22, 2026

You Will Be Tempted

You will be tempted to compare, to question your pace, don’t do it.
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May 15, 2026

Show Up For Yourself

You keep waiting to feel ready, as if confidence comes before action,
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● About Me

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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