A midweek pause for books, vibes, real life chaos & little comforts
Hello hello 👋
Welcome to The Chapter Check-In — my little midweek pause to check in with what I’m reading, how I’m feeling, and what real life is throwing into the mix.
This week? It’s been spicy on the audiobook front, sore on the eyeballs, and loud in the house thanks to the summer holidays officially kicking off. Let’s get into it.
📚 Current Book:
Dirty Daddies by Jade West
Format: Audiobook (re-read)
Genre & Vibe: Erotica, Contemporary🔥 Spicy | Intense | Brat Meets Bossy Daddies
Thoughts So Far: This is technically a re-read, but this time via audiobook — because why wouldn’t you double dip when something is filthy, familiar, and guaranteed to melt your brain a little?
That said… being British myself, I can’t lie — the English accents are grating just a bit too hard. It’s one of those “this is too close to home” moments where my ears are begging for mercy.
And Carrie? Her brat energy has me rolling my eyes more than once. Still hooked though. Still listening. Still questioning my life choices — as one does.
😵💫 Midweek Mood
Headache party for one 🥲
My eyes and glasses have officially betrayed me. Headaches galore, blurry vision, and that constant squinting that makes you feel about 87 years old. Thankfully, an optician appointment is booked and shiny new specs are on the horizon 🤓🪄
🎯 This Week’s Goals
- Finish up Dirty Daddies
- Survive the optician appointment
- Pick out stylish new glasses (manifesting main-character frames)
Short, achievable, and very vision-focused this week.
🌻 What’s Happening in Real Life
The summer holidays have just begun… and of course my body decided now was the perfect time to rebel — specifically my eyesight. Love that for me 🙃
Between the kids being home full-time and my eyes staging a full-on protest, this week has been about surviving, booking that eye test ASAP, and accepting that chaos is the current season.
📺 What’s Stuck In My Head
IMiraculous Ladybug – Season 6
THE EPISODES ARE FINALLY DROPPING ON DISNEY+ AND I AM NOT OKAY.
They’re out of order (rude), the glow-ups are unreal, and the character growth has me emotionally compromised. My inner child and my current adult self are screaming.
Disney, please. Drop the full season. I need answers, closure, and more Adrien being an emotional himbo. 🐞❤️🐱
🍞 This Week’s Snack & Sip
Snack:
Garlic bread. Or better yet… cheesy garlic bread 🤤
I don’t know why I suddenly needed it like oxygen — and no, I’m not pregnant (yes, that was my first thought too 😂).
Drink:
Water.
I’m in my hydration era (for now). Let’s see how long this lasts before Pepsi Max calls me home.
✨ Wrap It Up
This week has been a mix of spice, headaches, nostalgia, and small wins. Not perfect. Not polished. But still moving forward — one audiobook chapter, optician appointment, and garlic bread slice at a time.
💬 Join Me
What are you reading this week?
Any comfort snacks on repeat?
And please tell me I’m not the only one emotionally invested in Miraculous Ladybug…
Drop your thoughts in the comments — let’s chat. 💛
The Reading Nook 