Sharing my journey to a purposeful, intentional life.

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Why I Wrote Because of You

I published my first book, Because of You, in 2023. It’s a poetry collection about love…
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October 8, 2020

It’s My Birthday – Oct 8, 2020

Since the first day of the month of October, my energy level has been on a high. October is my favourite month of the year…
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October 7, 2020

POEM| Stronger Than Love

What they have is stronger than love the care is eminent the ease is charming the growth is alluring
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October 3, 2020

POEM| I Thought I Knew You

I thought I knew you but your words became insulting your behaviour became confusing your demeanor became controlling
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September 29, 2020

15 Things I’m Grateful For

I’m grateful to be alive today, in good health physically and mentally. I’m grateful that I’m living comfortably and not squatting. I’m grateful that I…
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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!