Sharing my journey to a purposeful, intentional life.

One blog post at a time.

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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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February 28, 2019

Take A Moment Today To Appreciate Yourself

When was the last time you acknowledged your efforts and gave yourself some appreciation for your hard work? I know you probably can’t answer this…
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February 27, 2019

POEM| I Don’t Want To Lose You

I feel you in my belly  but I’m trying to act normal  my entire body is changing  and it’s all because of you
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February 25, 2019

POEM| I Want To Be Happy

I want that happy,  happiness from within,  that emanates like the beam of the sun,  or the sparkle of the brightest star.
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February 22, 2019

POEM| I Fought The Addiction

You were my drug, a drug I thought I could never let go of. You were my escape, when I wanted a break from reality.…
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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!