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Never expect things to go exactly as planned.
I’ve been told this three times this year,
by different people—strangers to each other.
The first time,
I nodded,
and tucked the words into a note for later.
The second time,
I opened the note,
peeked inside,
then closed it again.
The third time,
I paused.
I couldn’t help it.
Now I know
the universe spoke through them,
and suddenly, everything makes sense.
Mariam Shittu
Image shot by me at Jardin des Palntes in July 2025
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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 eight 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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