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A Desire For Authenticity
I don’t want cream, and neither do I want sugar. I desire originality, something real and true.
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Places in Lagos| Encanto
Encanto is a Mexican restaurant located in Victoria Island, Lagos. The restaurant opened in November 2024 and quickly became a popular spot for locals in…
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Life Update| February 2025
How am I really doing? Some days, I feel okay; other days, I feel indifferent. Some days, I feel giddy; and others days, I feel…
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Shadows of Doubt
I long to stay true to myself For in my essence, I’ve always belonged. Yet here I am, in a dance of the mind,
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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!
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