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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December 25, 2018

Merry Christmas

I do not have a tree at home nor did I open presents this morning I did not eat turkey nor did I wear a…
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December 19, 2018

20 Things I’ve Never Done But Will Like To Do

So I made a list of things I’ve never done that I would like to do. In a way, it serves as a permanent challenge…
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December 18, 2018

I Wonder

I wonder if crunchy nut is still your favorite cereal and if you still drink vodka straight from the bottle.  I wonder if you still…
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December 18, 2018

Questions

Why do I find it difficult to fall asleep, but you sleep immediately your head touches the pillow  Why do I read a book for…
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● About Me

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!