One blog post at a time.

The past few days have felt like a blur, filled with moments I can recall but barely grasp. I remember everything that happened,

There’s something wrong with me I haven’t been myself for days all because of you

My insides are in a bubble wobbly and jumpy spinning up and down and completely out of control

Blacks and Cooper’s is a restaurant situated in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. It is owned by the same team behind Crust Cafe. The restaurant began…

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!