Sharing my journey to a purposeful, intentional life.

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Light Through The Cracks

Through the tears, the prayers, and the long sad nights, something has to give.
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July 19, 2022

Perfection is a Myth

Perfection—the action or process of improving something until it is faultless—is a myth. Nothing is perfect.
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July 18, 2022

POEM| When Time Didn’t Matter

I long for the days when everyday felt the same and it was okay because time didn’t matter
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July 14, 2022

POEM| A Life of Ease

I’ve been dreaming of a life of ease A day without hoping for more
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July 6, 2022

Places in Lagos| Ziya Delicacy Boutique

Today’s places in Lagos post features Ziya Delicacy Boutique. I stopped by on a Saturday in June and here’s how it went.
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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!