I turned a year older on the 8th of October, and it was an extra special day.
Thirty Here, Thirty Blessed, Thirty Free
Things I’m Doing This Weekend
This weekend, I will rest. I will sleep in, and get out of bed only when I want to. This weekend, I will finish my current read
Does Grief End?
On the 4th of September, I googled "does grief end". It's been three years and ten months since I lost my Mum, and I miss her so much.
I Planned To Read 50 Books This Year
I planned to read 50 books this year, but I've read only 10! 10 books! Can you imagine??? I start every year with a plan to read more books...
Words of Affirmation (For Relationships)
When one of your partner's love languages is words of affirmation, you better get talking. Words mean everything to them and they want you to use your words to love up on them.
10 Alternatives to I Miss You Too (When You Don’t Feel The Same Way)
Have you ever received an “I miss you text” and didn’t miss the person as much, but felt compelled to say I miss you too?
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?
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.
Goodbye, Ramadan
I always look forward to Ramadan every year. It is the month in which the holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammed (S.A.W) and all Muslims are expected to fast throughout the month.
How Reminders, Schedules and To-Do Lists Save My Life
It's hard to remember the last time I worked on anything without a plan or list. Every activity I embark on has been planned out somewhat in my head, on my notes app, or in my notebook.
5 Easy DIY Gift Ideas For Your Loved One This Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine's Day. Today, for most of us, is a magical day filled with lots of happiness, chocolates, and love. For others, it's just a regular day.
Black Roots & Mariam Shittu: An Interview
Black Roots is a youth organization created to educate young people about racism and the history of oppression faced by the black community.
MARIAM SHITTU 