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POEM|The Rain
The clouds are shifting moving and forming it’s going to rain flow and pour I like the rain it’s beautiful and exciting I like it’s sound it’s musical and scary Mum says we have to stay indoors it’s wet and cold sitting by the window waiting and watching I love the rain it’s special and…
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30 Things To Stop Doing To Yourself
1.) Stop Spending Time With The Wrong People. 2.) Stop Running From Your Problems. 3.) Stop Lying To Yourself. 4.) Stop Putting Your Own Needs On The Back Burner. 5.) Stop Trying To Be Someone You’re Not.
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Places in Lagos| Lekki Conservation Centre
I had the pleasure of visiting Lekki Conservation Centre in August. I accompanied my friend on their company visit and I’m glad I decided to tag along. I had heard so much about the place and seen many photos and videos from the canopy walk so I wanted to experience it myself. It was a…
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Going The Distance
As the clock ticks And the crickets sing As the days pass And my needs rise As my heart aches And my eyes bleed
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Places in Lagos|Utopia
Utopia is a restaurant located in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. As soon as you walk in, the energy and spirit is contagious. The restaurant has a really cool ambience and different sitting areas; by the bar with high chairs, in the main hall, a chilled area towards the back with low chairs and couches and…
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POEM|Back Here
I’ve been here before I promised myself I would never be here again But here I am Back here… A place I’m ashamed to be A place I know I’m not ready for A place I can’t be who I am Back here…
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POEM|A Day At The Beach
I stand at the beach Sand in my feet The sun is shining bright It’s such a beautiful sight I stand at the beach Water over my feet The sea is…
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT|Finding Strength from Weakness
My name is Mariam and I’m a soft spoken person. I struggled with being confident growing up because I considered my voice a weakness. I couldn’t initiate conversations or impact decisions. I was mostly mute and always in the corner, often forgotten.
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POEM|In Another Life
On a cold night After a long day Back here Wishing she was miles away Whispers of the wind Hiding her tears Caught in a haze Wishing to go ablaze
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT|Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Is worrying ever a good thing??? I guess worrying can be a good thing when it helps you take action to solve problems but that rarely happens. Most worriers are only focused on worst case scenarios and what-ifs which is bad and never makes things better. I must admit I’m a worrier and over thinker…
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POEM|What’s Love Got To Do With It
It was a love That was magical It went beyond fantasies And lustful desires
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Homemade Shawarma (healthy option)
I like cooking and I enjoy making my own healthy meals but chopping can be tasking. This meal involved a lot of chopping😰 but I got through it quickly because I made this meal for just me, myself and I.
MARIAM SHITTU 