Author: Mariam Shittu

  • Places in Lagos| The Side Bar

    Places in Lagos| The Side Bar

    The Side Bar by Miskay is a new cozy restaurant in Lekki Phase 1. As the same suggests, it’s literally a side bar beside the Miskay store.

  • POEM| My Love is Precious

    POEM| My Love is Precious

    My love is too easy to have it thrown in my face My love is too real to have it thrown in my face My love is too pure to have it thrown in my face

  • POEM| I’m not Sorry

    POEM| I’m not Sorry

    I’m sorry I changed I’m sorry I blocked you I’m sorry I gave up on you

  • Take Control of Your life

    Take Control of Your life

    Don’t let anyone walk over you Don’t let anyone knock you down Don’t let anyone steal your shine

  • Life Update| May-June 2021

    Life Update| May-June 2021

    I’m in that phase where a lot of things are happening, and nothing is happening at the same time. Have you ever felt this way?

  • POEM| You Were Made To Move

    POEM| You Were Made To Move

    When you’re tired of sitting, stand When you’re tired of standing, walk When you’re tired of walking, run

  • POEM| It’s All in Your Faith

    POEM| It’s All in Your Faith

    you may not see it you may not feel it you may not have it

  • The Power of Voice Notes & Six Reasons I Like Them

    The Power of Voice Notes & Six Reasons I Like Them

    About two years ago, one of my closest friends and I started sending voice notes to each other every day. We thought it would be a great way to keep in touch.

  • Is He Emotionally Unavailable or Just Unbothered?

    Is He Emotionally Unavailable or Just Unbothered?

    I didn’t care much for emotional unavailability until I had to look it up on Google recently. And you know, for me to research it, it was because I felt like maybe someone was emotionally unavailable for me.

  • POEM| Everything is Complicated

    POEM| Everything is Complicated

    Every task is complicated Every goal is complicated Every show is complicated Every trend is complicated

  • POEM| I’m Not Fine

    POEM| I’m Not Fine

    I’m not fine I’m far from fine I need a break I need change

  • Places in Lagos| The Observatory

    Places in Lagos| The Observatory

    The Observatory is a fusion smokehouse located on Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. I stopped by the restaurant in March with my friend, A, and here’s what I think of the place.