This season has been sprinkling a little extra joy into my blogging journey, and I’m so grateful.

Just weeks after finding out that my blog was listed among FeedSpot’s Top Black Female Blogs, I made another beautiful discovery:

One of my blog posts was referenced on Wikipedia.
Yes — Wikipedia!

Honestly, it felt like the cherry on top of a very sweet cake. 😊

First, the FeedSpot recognition, and then this — it felt like the universe was giving me a quiet nod of encouragement.

Here’s how it happened:

I was checking my blog’s performance on Google Search Console — trying to understand where my traffic was coming from — when I noticed “Wikipedia.org” listed as one of the sources. I blinked. Wait… Wikipedia?

Curious (and very confused), I went to Google and typed Wikipedia + My Local Adventures Blog, and there it was.

My Ekwang recipe — a dish that means so much to me and so many Cameroonians — had been referenced on a Wikipedia page about Cameroonian cuisine.

Here's the link to the post on Wikipedia:

Blogging Used to Be So Different… and I Miss That

Once upon a time, blogging was simply about sharing life—what we were thinking, learning, wearing, cooking, or feeling.

No performance. No pressure. Just realness. 

We wrote like we were writing letters to friends. People connected because they felt us.
And that’s what I want to bring back. 

Why I Shifted... and Why I'm Coming Back

Just like everyone, there was a time I felt the need to be very relevant.

To focus only on topics that I believed would help ambitious African women (like myself) feel empowered, especially mentally. And truthfully? That season gave me purpose.

But now, I want to return to the heart of why I started blogging—to share life as I live it.
Not just the advice, but the everyday beauty, lessons, softness, creativity, and becoming.

I still remain a strong advocate for women’s empowerment.
But instead of only teaching, I want to live my message—and invite you to walk with me.

What to Expect Here Now

This space will now feel more like a cozy journal than a classroom.

Here’s what you’ll find:

• 🌸 Soft reflections and daily musings from my everyday life

• 🧺 Lifestyle content — what I eat, wear, grow, and how I live like a woman who is becoming

• 💭 Life lessons as they unfold in real time

• 📚 Occasional useful guides or resources for those who still need the how-tos

• 💛 Stories and updates from my journey of rebuilding a more intentional, fulfilling life

This Space Is For You If… 

You’re a woman starting over.

Or maybe you’re slowing down.

Or simply trying to live well while raising kids and rebuilding dreams.

If you want softness, inspiration, honesty, and friendship…
You’ll feel right at home here. ☕

I’m no longer just sharing advice—I’m sharing my journey of life.
And I hope it helps you feel seen, less alone, and inspired to grow gently too.

If you’ve been here before, thank you.
If you’re new, welcome.

I can’t wait to journey with you and enjoy the feel of a bloggy blog again 😊.

With warmth,
Ngumabi

Returning to What Matters: My Blogging Journey & What’s Next

When I first started blogging, it was simply a way to express myself and share my journey as a young woman figuring out life. I wanted to inspire others along the way, and that mission has never changed—only refined. Over time, I’ve come to realize that my true audience is ambitious African women like you, women who dream, strive, and build something for themselves. My goal is to remind you that you are capable of achieving whatever you set your heart and mind to.

I won’t pretend that this journey has been perfectly smooth. Life happens, and consistency has been a challenge at times. But even during my breaks, I was always encouraged by the fact that my past content still reached and helped people. That meant a lot.

After a long pause, I decided to invest in this blog again—to show up, share, and grow with you. And here we are, almost three months into this renewed commitment. I hope you’ve been enjoying the posts and finding value in them because I’m loving this process all over again.

As I ease back into things, I also want to bring back more lifestyle content. Life lately has been intense—full of lessons, challenges, and moments of reflection. I’ve already started sharing some of these lessons in the self-development section of the blog, and I’m grateful to God for His guidance through it all.

I also took a much-needed break from social media—a long overdue reset. Now, I’m slowly making my way back, but this time with a clear focus: to create and share content that truly matters. Content that helps ambitious African women develop a stronger mindset, change their lives, and, of course, enjoy the journey along the way.

Thank you for being part of this blog, for reading, and for growing with me. There’s so much more to come. 💛