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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August 24, 2017

Places in Lagos|Utopia

Utopia is a restaurant located in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. As soon as you walk in, the energy and spirit is contagious. The restaurant has…
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August 22, 2017

POEM|Back Here

I’ve been here before I promised myself I would never be here again But here I am Back here… A place I’m ashamed to be…
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August 18, 2017

In The Colours Of The Sky

The off shoulder trend has been in for some time now and it doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere anytime soon. There are so many…
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August 17, 2017

FITNESS|Why Exercise ?

Right from when we were young, we had PE(Physical Education) or GYM classes and we were taught different forms of exercises. We even enjoyed the…
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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!