A midweek pause for books, vibes, real life chaos & little comforts
This week’s check-in is very much powered by cozy vibes, slow audiobook progress, and embracing the absolute joy of having nowhere to be and no schedule to follow. Half term has arrived, the blankets are out, and I’m firmly in my introvert era — let’s catch up. 💛
📚 Current Book:
Lights Out by Navessa Allen
Format: Audiobook
Genre & Vibe: Dark Romance | Chaotic MMC energy, sarcastic humour, morally questionable but entertaining
Thoughts So Far: I’ve listened to a bit more this week — slow and steady! I’m really enjoying the MMC’s narrative. He’s got that kind of humour that gives me major Deadpool energy — sarcastic, witty, and somehow charming in the most chaotic way possible. Definitely keeping me entertained and making those stitching sessions fly by. 😏🎧
🌧️ Midweek Mood
It’s half term, which means… no work, no schedule, no leaving the house unless absolutely necessary. I’m fully embracing my introvert hermit life this week and it feels so good. 😆
Think cozy jumpers, warm drinks, reading sessions, and a full-on blanket cocoon — absolute perfection.
✅ This Week’s Goals
- 🎧 Listen to more of Lights Out
- 🎄 Really, really start Christmas present planning — because if I don’t, I’ll blink and it’ll be December
🏡 What’s Happening in Real Life
Sunday was all about autumn family fun — we went corn & pumpkin picking with my mum and stepdad. The boys had such a great time learning how sweetcorn grows (it’s one of those things that feels obvious but still so fascinating in person!). Everyone picked a pumpkin each, and when we got back to Mum’s, the kids helped de-ear the corn — so satisfying to watch, not gonna lie. 🌽
Then came Pumpkin Carving Monday, aka chaos in the kitchen! 🎃
- I went with a simple heart 💕
- The youngest chose a Roblox logo 🎮
- The eldest wanted The Traitors logo 🕵️♀️
- We all agreed on a Jack Skellington-style face for the big one 🎃
- And for the tiny gourd? I covered it in glitter, obviously. Halloween can totally sparkle too! ✨
Midweek was our usual Wednesday visit to my Nana’s — full of family gossip, tea, and laughter. ☕💬
And I even managed to finish writing up my hyperfixation hobby post (you’ll see that one go live on Monday 👀).
📸 Image ideas for this section:
- Pumpkin picking snapshots
- Pumpkin carving mess & masterpieces
- Glitter pumpkin close-up
- Family autumn day moments
- Tea at Nana’s cozy table
📺 What’s Stuck In My Head
Celebrity Traitors — yes, it’s still living rent-free in my brain! I know it was last week’s pick, but honestly… it just keeps getting better and better. Every episode has me gasping, laughing, and side-eyeing everyone like I’m part of the cast — even though we know who the traitors are! 😅🕵️♀️
🍫 This Week’s Snack & Sip
Snack: Not much snacking happening this week, but I cannot stop thinking about heading back to Baked Brownies for some weekend treats. Those brownies were divine. 🍫
Drink: Hot chocolate has officially made its cozy comeback — the perfect companion for a chilly day and a reading session. ☕✨
🧡 Wrap It Up
This week has been all about slowing down, soaking up the cozy moments, and enjoying time with family — with a side of chaotic MMC narration and autumn fun. Exactly the kind of reset I needed.
💬 Join Me
What’s been keeping you cozy this week? Reading anything addictive, watching something you can’t stop thinking about, or fully leaning into hermit mode too? Let me know — I love hearing what you’re up to. 💛📖✨
The Reading Nook 