One blog post at a time.

The effects of squats have been exaggerated over the years but I am writing this to let you know that squats work. Yes, squats help…

I know you’ve heard the saying “less is more”, a phrase adopted in 1947 by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe several times but do…

I am rare I am great I am kind I am smart

The scars of loss have left me a mess I’m dreaming while awake and hurting every step of the way

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!