blogging – MARIAM’S WORLD

POEM| I’ll Never Settle For Less

I’m looking for love
but not just any kind of love
I want that easy
purposeful and truthful

Is It Wrong to Keep Souvenirs From Past Relationships?

I’m a firm believer that every person you date takes a piece of you with them when they leave. You spend a considerable amount of time with someone you’re dating and because of this, they know almost everything about you.

BEAUTY| Shea Moisture African Black Soap Review

Earlier this year, I ran out of my regular self-made black soap and needed a replacement. At this very moment also, my hormones decided to remind me of my growing age with a persistent increase of acne on my forehead.

Don’t Forget To Give Thanks

Give thanks for your senses: your eyes that see, your ears that hear, your mouth that tastes, your nose that smells, and your skin that lets you feel.

Style| One Top, Three Ways

When I was younger, I thought being fashionable was directly proportionate to the number of clothes in your closet. However, as I grew older, I realised that style is not about the clothes you have but rather what you do with them.

POEM| Don’t Forget Me

Don’t forget me simply because our story has ended
When day breaks
When you look in the mirror while brushing your teeth

The Kind of Woman You Should Aspire To Be

Be a woman who is tough but also kind
Be a woman who is strong, brave and fierce
Be a woman who embraces the pace of her journey

BOOK REVIEW| Children of Virtue & Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi

Children of Virtue & Vengeance is the second installment of a trilogy about the legacy of the kingdom of Orïsha, by Tomi Adeyemi. I was excited to find out what became of the characters so I jumped right into reading it as soon as I got my hands on it.

10 Weird Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Me

I think it’s okay to be a bit weird or a bit quirky. It’s what makes you you so you should own it and not try to hide it. We all have things we do that are a bit far from ordinary that make us unique.