We’re in the middle of a global pandemic
people are dying every day
and hope seems so far away
All articles filed in Mariam Shittu
Hi, my name is Mariam Shittu and I live in Lagos, Nigeria. I write about my travels, living in Lagos, lifestyle, health and fitness, things that inspire me and poetry. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with the world and nurturing the human mind. Thanks for stopping by!
Powerful Affirmations To Get You Through This Tough Time
I am well
I am healed
I am safe
I have faith
I am not afraid
POEM| No One Knows Tomorrow
I bet you’ve heard the saying
no one knows tomorrow
several times and thought
well, the richest man in the world knows tomorrow
My Travel Experience During Coronavirus Pandemic – Part 2
Coronavirus disease (covid-19) has put life as we know it on hold all around the world. I happened to be away at some point during this pandemic and I’m sharing my travel experience with you all. If you haven’t read the first part, you would have to read it first because this post is a continuation of the previous one.
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My Travel Experience During Coronavirus Pandemic
I was excited about getting time off work and spending quality time with my little sister and my friends. However, as the commencement of my trip got closer, I became worried. We only had one case of covid-19 in Nigeria but the cases around the world kept increasing every day.
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POEM| The Right Time
There’s never a right time
It’s going to be scary
You will wonder if you’re sane
There will always be a reason to wait
Blogiversary: Three Years Down, Forever To Go
I’ve been blogging for three years!!! If my blog was a baby, it would be talking by now lol. I can’t believe I’ve been blogging for three years. A lot has happened in the last three years and I can’t imagine writing not being a part of my life.
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POEM| Seven Hundred & Eight Days
It’s been seven hundred and eight days
since I last heard from you
I wonder if you’re okay every day
and I still see you in my dreams
Musings of a PMS Afflicted Woman
In bed but I can’t sleep. I check the time and it’s 2:00am. My legs ache like I ran all day and I’m feeling hot from the inside. The heat is so much it’s starting to transcend outside my body even though the air conditioning is on and I’m right underneath it.
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Places in Lagos| Ofada Boy
I finally stopped by Ofada Boy for lunch with my friend last month after what seemed like forever. Keep reading to see what we ate and what I think of the restaurant.
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Speak or Forever Hold Your Peace
When you’re scared, speak
When you’re tired, speak
When you’re worried, speak
When you’re confused, speak
Talk To Me
You’re close yet so far away
I can tell something is wrong
but you haven’t said anything
talk to me, tell me what’s on your mind
