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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January 23, 2021

POEM| Pay More Attention

When was the last time you stopped to notice the smell in the air the presence of silence
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January 21, 2021

12 Self-Empowerment Quotes By Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou was a woman of many words. She was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She is a Queen I stan and…
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January 19, 2021

POEM| Letters From You

I long for the days I got excited by letters from you
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January 15, 2021

Places in Lagos| Koi Restaurant & Lounge

Koi is a new and trending Japanese restaurant situated in Victoria Island, Lagos. I enjoyed visiting the space on the 5th of December with my…
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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!