One blog post at a time.

Never expect things to go exactly as planned. I’ve been told this three times this year, by different people—strangers to each other

I know the world is full of people sadder than me, but sometimes I can’t help but wonder if it’s all in my head

Earlier this month, I was looking for a lunch spot in Ikoyi to visit with my uncle, and Level came up as a suggestion.

Shiro is a well-known pan-Asian restaurant located in Victoria Island, Lagos. It has been around for many years, and I’ve visited a few times—mostly for…

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!