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 18, 2019

POEM| Out of My Control

My head is spinning and I can’t control it Looking for my voice but I can’t seem to find it
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October 16, 2019

How To Take Care of Your Mental Health

Mental health is about how we feel, think and behave. Our mental health can affect our daily life, relationships, and even physical health. Each year,…
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October 14, 2019

Places in Lagos| Vanilla Moon

If you search for the list of trending restaurants in Lagos, you will definitely find Vanilla Moon on the list. Why you may ask, well…
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October 11, 2019

Short Poems About Love – VOL #3

When day turns to night And the stars light up the sky I’d be waiting for you to come by Behind the yellow light
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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!