One blog post at a time.

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…

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…

When you’re scared, speak When you’re tired, speak When you’re worried, speak When you’re confused, speak

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…

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!