If We Were Having Tea #6

Posted on January 30, 2021February 14, 2021 by Mariamshittu

If we were having tea, I’d choose a seat in the private part of the café and stare into your eyes for about ten minutes before placing my order.

Places in Lagos| Cactus Restaurant

Posted on January 27, 2021March 3, 2021 by Mariamshittu

Cactus Restaurant has been around for many years, almost 23 years if you’re counting. I stopped by Cactus in December 2020 with my friend, Anu for lunch, and here’s a recap of how it went.

POEM| Pay More Attention

Posted on January 23, 2021February 3, 2021 by Mariamshittu

When was the last time you stopped
to notice
the smell in the air
the presence of silence

12 Self-Empowerment Quotes By Maya Angelou

Posted on January 21, 2021June 7, 2022 by Mariamshittu

Maya Angelou was a woman of many words. She was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She is a Queen I stan and respect, and she’s one of my many inspirations.

POEM| Letters From You

Posted on January 19, 2021February 3, 2021 by Mariamshittu

I long for the days
I got excited
by letters from you

Places in Lagos| Koi Restaurant & Lounge

Posted on January 15, 2021May 13, 2021 by Mariamshittu

Koi is a new and trending Japanese restaurant situated in Victoria Island, Lagos. I enjoyed visiting the space on the 5th of December with my usual suspects; my brother, Luki and his wife, Dee.