Hello everyone!
It’s that time of the year where I take a moment to look back on the best stuff I’ve consumed in 2021 and share it all with you guys. I can’t say it was the best year of… consumption with all the things that required my attention and needed priority but I’m still quite happy that I made sure to make time for the things I love doing!
BOOKS.
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It looks like you had a great 2021.
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I hope your year was wonderful too! Thanks for passing by. 🙂
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You watch a lot of great movies this year. Congrat on finding a new home and on passing your exam.
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Thank you so much, Marianna! I hope you had a wonderful year yourself! 😊
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What a good and amazing year year for you man. I got a PS4 second hand finallly as it is near impossible to find a ps4 new. Im not even worrying about a ps 5 at the moment… Already clocked my first game in 13 hours… hahaha. Looking forward to reading more from you in 2022. Happy new year
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Thanks, man. Happy New Year to you and your wife! I’m really glad to hear about the PS4. Apparently, even buying a second-hand PS4 has become very complicated today. The prices have increased significantly because people have found ways to hack it and since it’s hard to find a PS5 today, it has become a go-to for many! What game did you put in 13 hours already? 😀
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Uncharted three. Finished it in two sittings
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So happy to hear that! The Uncharted franchise is my all-time favourite. I’m currently replaying it too. It’s still soooo good!
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Now bussy with god of war 4🙂
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HELL YES! You know the good stuff. That game is easily Top 3 on the PS4. Enjoy the hell out of it, good sir. I personally can’t wait for the sequel this year. It’s going to be sooooooo good!
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Sounds like it’s been a good year overall. CongratZ on all your achievements!
Oh, btw, I read the Maleficent Seven. Well, I listened to it because my library had too long of a waiting line for the actual book. It was interesting and finding out who the Prince was definitely was a twist! Some good characters in that group.
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Thanks, Goldie! I hope your overall impression of your year is more positive than all the individual things that might have hindered it. Really glad to hear you try the Magnificent Seven! That’s so great to hear, especially when you have so little negative things to say about it. I mean “interesting” is a huge win in my books! 🤣
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It is!
Also – saw the King’s Man. It wasn’t what I expected (more gadgets and new age stuff (clearly, I did not pay attention to the trailer too much)). Have you seen it? I really enjoyed one part of the movie. I wonder what your favorite is/was/will be.
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I haven’t seen it and with your thoughts on it, I’m more skeptical than ever now… I was hoping that it would stay clear from the gadgetry and new age stuff… It’s one of the things that really killed the 2nd movie in this franchise for me. It just felt like Spy Kids for adults… I guess I’ll wait for it to release digitally now. Not like I have a choice since theaters are closed out here…
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Oh, no, you’ve misunderstood me – I was hoping for gadgets and new age and didn’t get it.
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Oh snap, I see. Well then. I look forward to seeing what it has to offer then. 😀
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I look forward to your review (when the time comes) so we can exchange more specific feedback.
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Looks like you managed to take all the hardships and difficulties of 2021 and put them in their place. Nicely done! Seems it’s been a big year for you, and I’m happy to see that. I hope your life continues moving in a direction you’re happy with, one that challenges but also gives you that downtime to enjoy these little diversions we all cherish. And speaking of diversions, WOW you watched some movies this year! 🙂 Happy New Year, Lashaan!
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Thank you so much for your kind words, my friend. I appreciate your eternal positive outlook on life that has continued to inspire me throughout the past months too. I hope you’ll be able to achieve as many of your goals as possible and that 2022 brings you as much happiness as humanly possible. Stay safe and Happy New Year, Todd! 😀
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What a great 2021! Happy new year to you! 😀
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Thanks, Mogsy. Happy New Year to you too! 😀
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Fab post Lashaan and Happy New Year! 😀
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Thanks, Nicki! Happy New Year to you too! 😀
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So many books, comics, movies and games! I keep seeing Network Effect on so many “year in review” posts, but it somehow completely passed me by in 2021 itself.
Looks like there was a lot going on. Congrats on finding a house with your girlfriend and doing so well with your studies and at work. Hope 2022 will be kind!
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Murderbot has always been so much fun and it’s tough to say no to any of its adventures! 😛 Thank you so much for your kind wishes, Kat. I hope you see all your goals achieved in 2022 as well. Happy New Year! 😀
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Since Murderbot is getting adapted, I should really get a move on!
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Happy new year!!! Look like you had a great 2021. I would say I hope 2022 will brings as many great achievements, but maybe a break might be welcome as well 😋 May it be wonderful none the less
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Hahaha I would love a year-long break from life in general but that would be hard to imagine until retirement! 😛 Happy New Year to you and your man too! Stay safe, healthy, and happy! 😀
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250 books Lashaan??? Wow! And The Devil Wears Prada is one of my favorite books! Also congrats again for moving and for your PhD! Happy New year!
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I swear it was my girlfriend that made me watch the movie Devil Wears Prada! 😉 Thank you so much. Happy New Year to you too, Sophie! 😀
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How much of that 250 is comics and graphic novels? I am glad you decided to keep your normal as the real number though, so kudos to your GF for that.
I hope that having your own house is an extremely positive step in the long run 🙂 and best of luck in your continued pursuit of your phd. Is that attainable this year or will it be a longer process than that?
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Around 130 are graphic novels! Then again, some of them are omnibuses that would normally contain more than five trade paperbacks in there so it’s pretty misleading hahah I’ll probably try to keep these numbers this year too.
Thanks, man. I appreciate it. I think I just started a huge chapter in my life that is a huge step up in terms of adulting and it’s going to be a blast to get accustomed to all of the chaos that comes with it.
I’m still debating on if it’s something I want to complete by the end of 2022 or continue to take my time with it, considering that there’s no urgency to it all and that I have limited time per week to actually progress it any faster. It remains to be seen how 2022 evolves in the end.
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Oh wow, 2021 had a lot of great accomplishments! that’s wonderful!
Wishing you luck onto the continuation of your Ph.D, you got this! 👏🏼
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Thank you so much, Kristina! I appreciate the support a lot! Stay safe and Happy New Year to you too! 😀
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It sounds like a year full of achievements – may it continue in 2022! 😀
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Thank you so much! I hope the same for you too! Stay safe and read on! 😀
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Happy New Year! May it be a good one for you. 🙂
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Happy New Year to you too! Wish you plenty of success, happiness, and health in these tough times! 🙂
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It sure feel endless loop with new variant of covid. Looks like it was great year for you. Happy new year, Lashaan!
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Thank you so much, Yesha! Stay safe and healthy! 😀
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Happy new year, Lashaan!
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Happy New Year to you too, Kim! Stay safe! 😀
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Congratulations on such a productive and successful year! To get all this done & consume all these pieces of media – I envy you your efficiency 🙂
Happy 2022!
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Thank you, good sir! I hope we’ll be seeing more of you throughout this year and that you’ll have enough time in your pockets to check out things that you’ve been dying to consume too! Happy New Year to you too, Piotrek!
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Congrats on finding a new home for you and your girl friend! I’m looking forward to seeing your 2022 wrap up. You always have solid reviews.
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You are way too kind for saying that. Thank you so much. I hope you have a phenomenal year filled with lovely achievements. Happy New Year! 😀
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Happy New Year!! 😀
You really accomplished some amazing milestones in 2021. I’m so happy for you and I hope 2022 brings you tons of great things too. ❤
A Game of Thrones was so good. ❤ I think A Storm of Swords was my favorite overall from the series so far. 🙂
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Happy New Year to you too! I hope you’ve achieved many things and that 2022 will be filled with as many if not more achievements. Ohhhh! So glad to hear that you loved A Storm of Swords. I look forward to diving into it this year! 😀
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Happy new year!! It seems like you had a great year Lashaan, and congrats on the new home! I can’t wait to see it and I’m sure it will be lovely 😍 I think your girlfriend’s idea to adjust your goodreads goals to your “normal” is a great idea and I am as always very impressed by the amount of books and movies that you “consumed” (or should I say inhaled? 😅). I also noticed that you only put 2.5 starts on Notting Hill, but Moana has 4 so that’s ok I forgive you 😛 anyway, I hope this year brings a lot of inspiration (to decorate the new home), great books, cool videogames and also peace of mind and health! 😊
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I look forward to when you get the chance to come visit it too! Only a couple more days and I’m so psyched about everything we’ll get to do in it! 😀 Hahaha I do read/watch/game a lot. They’re my trifecta after all! 😛 Oh, oh. If it reassures you, Caro did give Notting Hill a good rating. I had to hold it within me not to get annoyed by so many things, especially behaviours with the 2 protagonists. 😛 I hope you also get around to achieving all your goals this year. Hopefully, we’ll both be happy with what we aim for and accomplish by the end of 2022! 😀
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Yess, I’ve heard that as of today (or yesterday?) you are one step further in this new adventure with Caro so congrats!! I’m sure you’ll make it a lovely home 😊 I understand being annoyed by the cliches in these rom coms ahah, especially as some of them didn’t age so well, but they are still really fun to watch eheh! 😊
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Wow, you’ve had an amazing year, Lashaan! Congrats!!! I hope your new house will be a fabulous place for the two of you, or more 😉 and that your work will continue to bring you satisfaction and fulfillment! Here’s to a great 2022! 🎉🥂🎊
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Thank you so much Ola! I hope 2022 is filled with amazing achievements on your end as well, with countless beautiful creative projects as well! 😀 😀
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Happy New Year to you. 2021 seems like it was very good to you in many ways and I hope 2022 manages to be even better. Very happy to see Dune in your top 5 films. I really enjoyed it and in fact rewatched it just recently and, if possible, liked it even more.
Lynn 😀
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Hope you’re having a wonderful year so far too! I’m a huge fan of Denis Villeneuve and his movies and I was so glad to see what he achieved with Dune. I can’t wait to see what he’ll achieve in the sequel. The wait is on! 😀
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Happy New Year!! Hope it’s been going great for you and you and your girlfriend are all moved into your house.
Despite 2021’s rough patches, it sounds like it was a good year.
Hoping all the best for in this new one.
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Hope you have a phenomenal year as well, Zezee! Hope the new place you’re in now is big enough for more pretty books and comics! 😛
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I am amazed at your productivity! 2021 seemed like a fantastic year for you- may 2022 be even better!
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Thank you so much! Hope you have a formidable year as well, Nancy! 😀
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