Sharing my journey to a purposeful, intentional life.

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Light Through The Cracks

Through the tears, the prayers, and the long sad nights, something has to give.
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September 20, 2021

POEM| A New Beginning

In the beginning, it was sparks and tingles. Laughter and happiness.
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September 18, 2021

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…
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September 15, 2021

Places in Lagos| Oceans5 By Riviera

Oceans5 is a new restaurant in Lagos at Riviera Hotel. I stopped by the restaurant on the 5th of September with my brother, Luki and…
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September 14, 2021

POEM| Banana Bread

As I run a knife through you, I wonder how something can be thick yet soft.
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● About Me

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!