A midweek pause for books, vibes, real life chaos & little comforts
This week has been one of those blink-and-you’re-exhausted kind of weeks. The days are long, the alarm is rude, and my energy levels are being held together by caffeine, Ribena, and pure stubbornness. But even in the middle of overtime shifts and early starts, I’ve still managed to carve out little pockets of reading comfort—and honestly? That’s what’s getting me through.
📚 Current Book:
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Format: Audiobook (Graphic Audio)
Genre & Vibe: Romantasy | fae politics, emotional damage, cinematic, ✨angsty✨
Thoughts So Far: I am obsessed with Graphic Audio. It genuinely feels like a full movie playing right in my ears—every character voice, every sound effect, every dramatic pause just adds so much depth to the story. I honestly wish every single book came this way.
And can we talk about perspective shifts for a second? Remember when Tamlin had me swooning back in book one? Yeah… big switch up. From “protective Fae Lord” to “what an absolute dick.” Funny how things change when the story digs deeper and you start seeing behind the curtain. 👀
😴 Midweek Mood
“Hello tiredness, my old friend…”
(Yes, I know the lyric is darkness—but tiredness fits far too well right now.)
This week’s mood is heavy-lidded eyes, quiet sighs, and counting down the hours until bed. I’m running on low battery mode and accepting it.
✅ This Week’s Goals
Push through the overtime tiredness and finish the week strong. Nothing fancy—just survive, show up, and get through it one shift at a time.
🏡 What’s Happening in Real Life
Overtime.
5:30am wake-ups.
Repeat.
That’s honestly the whole vibe this week. My routine is basically work → eat → sleep with minimal brain power left for anything else. It’s exhausting, but temporary—and I’m keeping my eyes firmly on the weekend prize.
📺 What’s Stuck In My Head
Absolutely nothing this week—and that’s a first.
I’ve been so tired every evening that I’ve gone straight to bed. All my shows are paused until the weekend when I plan to do a full-on binge session. Snacks ready, peace guaranteed, responsibilities ignored. Bliss. 📺🍿
🍫 This Week’s Snack & Sip
Snack:
Honestly? Just grabbing leftovers at work to keep me going—beef chilli & rice, breadsticks, and those end-round bits of garlic bread (they hit different when you’re tired).
Drink:
Ribena for that busy-shift boost, and of course a comforting cuppa first thing in the morning because I am not a functioning human without it.
✨ Wrap It Up
This week hasn’t been glamorous, productive, or particularly exciting—but it’s been real. Sometimes the win is simply getting through the days, finding comfort in a good story, and letting yourself rest when you can. And honestly? That’s enough.
💬 Join Me
How’s your week been going? Are you thriving, surviving, or somewhere in between? Tell me what you’re reading, watching, or snacking on—I love hearing what’s keeping you company lately 💛
The Reading Nook 