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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September 11, 2017

30 Things To Stop Doing To Yourself

1.) Stop Spending Time With The Wrong People. 2.) Stop Running From Your Problems. 3.) Stop Lying To Yourself. 4.) Stop Putting Your Own Needs…
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September 7, 2017

Places in Lagos| Lekki Conservation Centre

I had the pleasure of visiting Lekki Conservation Centre in August. I accompanied my friend on their company visit and I’m glad I decided to…
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September 6, 2017

PHOTOGRAPHY| Flowers in September

Happy Hump Day everyone! I thought I had slacked in my passion for photography because from becoming a writer, health and fitness enthusiast and fashionister,…
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September 5, 2017

Going The Distance

As the clock ticks And the crickets sing As the days pass And my needs rise As my heart aches And my eyes bleed
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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!