One blog post at a time.

We want so many things. Every day we wake up, there’s an addition to the list of the things we want and desire. Our wants…

Be a woman who is tough but also kind Be a woman who is strong, brave and fierce Be a woman who embraces the pace…

It’s been four days And I’ve gotten no sleep My eyes itch

I want to be honest open and transparent to bear my soul

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!