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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April 16, 2017

My Hair Journey

I’ve always wished I had hair, long healthy hair. I guess every girl from an African country except Ethiopia(because they have hair) probably wishes same.…
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April 15, 2017

Places in Lagos| An afternoon at Terra Kulture

On Good Friday, I visited Terra Kulture for the first time ever. Terra Kulture is an art, culture, lifestyle and educational center in Lagos, Nigeria.…
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April 14, 2017

My Mac Lipstick Collection

I’ve been collecting mac lipsticks for a while. I love the matte lipsticks more because they last the whole day and I don’t have to…
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April 10, 2017

My Makeup Routine

I don’t wear makeup everyday but when I decide to, It takes me about 15 minutes to do my makeup. I’ve only had my makeup…
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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!