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Do you know that feeling when you have time to read books and want to read books, but you just can't get yourself to read, because no book suddenly seems interesting enough? When you start reading something new, but you are willing to do anything else instead of reading, because it just doesn't entertain you?

I guess it's time to re-read one of my all-time favorites for the hundredth time to get out of this slump.

I'm like three pages in and there have already been multiple romance clichés (both protagonists are, of course, stunning and gorgeous. And just before they met, she accidentally destroyed his car. And of course, they turn out to be new colleagues and competitors for the same job position. Duh.) RIP originality.

There are days when you feel like you can do anything in the world and then there are days when you accidentally put your clothes in the fridge, because brain fart,

The female MC is so petty, full of herself and judgemental it's really, REALLY hard to root for her.

Example: Male MC accidentally meets a girl he knows from a party. They barely say "hi" to each other and the female MC already comes to the conclusion that he is irresponsible Casanova. Like seriously? God forbid he goes out sometimes and has fun...

If there are any fans of Brooklyn Nine Nine TV show, the corgi that played Cheddar passed away. Rest in peace, little guy. The episode where Cheddar got lost while Holt was away and the precinct had to look for him is one of my favorites.

I don't think this is going well, since I'm only 2 % in and I already kind of dislike the main character. She should have "I am tough" tattooed on her forehead. And not like endearing toughness, she is just unnecessarily mean.

12 % in and there have already been 8 different POVs. I like the story, but the constant jumping from character to character is tiresome.

When you download new Game of Thrones and 3 minutes in, someone starts speaking and you realize it's in Spanish for some reason.... LOL

Oh yes, because Harry Potter and The Handmaid's Tale are basically the same book. Similarities are never ending. I love Goodreads, but I don't think they got this one right. If I'm wrong and there are indeed hidden paralels between those two books, please tell me.

London adventures, part 4: Warner Bros studios and the amazing replica of Hogwarts castle. It might not seem like it in this picture, but it's huge. And with that nostalgic Harry Potter music playing in the background, it was simply magical.

I'm kind of wondering why would Hermione want to become friends with Harry and Ron considering how mean and rude they were towards her. I feel like she could do better. Harry and Ron, on the other hand, would die horrific and painful death without her, without a doubt.

London adventures, part 3: Warner Bros studios and walking around Platform 9 3/4

London adventures, part 3: Warner Bros studios and walking around Platform 9 3/4

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London adventures, part 2: Hanging out with Sherlock Holmes

London adventures, part 1: Meeting Charles Darwin at the British Museum.

Yesterday, I visited WB studios in London - Making of Harry Potter. I can't describe how magical it was. If you have a chance to go there, go. From seeing the Great Hall, Diagon Alley and the huge replica of Hogwarts) through walking through Platform 9 3/4 and Hogwarts Express to getting scared by huge spiders in the Forbidden Forest, it was simply amazing. Warning: I will post some (maybe a lot) of pics soon.

This love pentagon, hexagon or whichever "-agon" it is is getting really annoying.

Good gracious, can someone come and smack Alina upside the head? This greedy, power hungry special snowflake act is getting annoying. I'm starting to root for Darkling...

I loved the first one, but this is getting boring. It's like reading the end of the previous book all over again. Not a fan.

So far, surprisingly good. This book is totally not my preferred genre (I no longer enjoy YA and I never really enjoyed epic fantasy nor war stories), but this is surprisingly easy to read and enjoy.

This should be a valid excuse to take a day off.

Anyone else want to slap some sense into Tybalt? No? Just me? Okay.

Anyone else paralyzed by fear of everything?

I swear to god, I'm scared of everything. Of my family members getting sick, of being mugged, of failing my exam. I can't stop overthinking catastrophic scenarios, it keeps me up at night. I'm a control freak.

If there is anyone who feels the same - how do you cope? Or if you used to feel this way in the past - how did you overcome it?

So I found this reading challenge and I'd like to participate in it (even though it's a 2015 challenge, oh well :D) to broaden my horizons and step outside of my reading comfort zone.

Anyone want to join me?

Reading challenge

This is my first audiobook and I'm loving it. So far it's relatable and absolutely hilarious! Highly recommended for everyone who struggles with stress or anxiety and wants to have a good laugh.

My furry best friend (Maxim) turned 10 today. I know it's probably too much to hope he will be here with us for another ten years, but if you can, wish him all the joy and health you can <3

My furry best friend (Maxim) turned 10 today. I know it's probably too much to hope he will be here with us for another ten years, but if you can, wish him all the joy and health you can <3

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My furry best friend turned 10 today. I know it's probably too much to hope he will be here with us for another ten, but if you can, wish him all the health and joy you can <3

If you have animal best friend (I wanted to write "four-legged best friend, but I don't want to discriminate other animal babies!), feel free to share their pictures <3

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My furry best friend turned 10 today. I know it's probably too much to hope he will be here with us for another ten, but if you can, wish him all the health and joy you can <3

If you have animal best friend (I wanted to write "four-legged best friend, but I don't want to discriminate other animal babies!), feel free to share their pictures <3

My furry best friend turned 10 today. I know it's probably too much to hope he will be here with us for another ten, but if you can, wish him all the health and joy you can <3