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I have been battling with "Reading Slump" for the past two months now. It is a reader's worst nightmare. It is a condition in which a reader finds it difficult to read just any book at all. I'd like to refer to myself as an avid reader who finds solace in reading. But I was surprised when I found out around late last year that I was losing interest in reading. Tragic right? Yes, I know. And so, last Saturday night, while I was ravaging the internet, looking for a beautiful piece to get me out of my misery, then I found The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks.

Nicholas Sparks is one of my favourite writers, so when I stumbled upon his debut novel: The Notebook(the same one that shot him into the limelight) I was intrigued and really excited to read it. The way he effortlessly plays with words always leaves in me a deep feeling of awe for his level of creativity. I had read one of his novels a few years back titled: The Last song, and till date, I still savour the very feeling the book brings to me. (I might make a review about the book soon).

I downloaded the book excitedly and started reading it immediately. I came across an amazing quote from the beginning of the novel, and right at that moment, I knew I wasn't going to drop the book until I was feeling sleepy. Here is the quote that kept me glued to the novel:


"I am nothing special, of this I am sure. I am a common man with common thoughts, and I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me, this has always been enough."
This right here begins one of the most captivating and enchanting love stories I  have ever read. I know you guys are already salivating for the review. I can't wait for it myself. So, let's delve right into it. The Notebook is a beautiful love story, which explores the awesomeness of true and undiluted love. It centred on two teenage lovers from different backgrounds entirely. I know you think the plot sounds cliche, but Nicholas found a way to defamiliarise this cliche plot into a refreshingly, wonderful love story.

Allie Nelson, a fifteen years old teenager from a wealthy background spent her summer in a small town in New Bern. There, she met the love of her entire existence: Noah Calhoun; a 17 years old boy who happens to come from a modest background. But love knows no boundary, so the two fell in love almost immediately. Noah made Allie's summer eventful, exposing her to the different beauty of nature. However, after the end of the summer, Allie had to return to the city with her family, which subsequently put an end to her relationship with Noah. For the next two years, Noah kept writing letters to Allie, but he never got a single response. He moved on with his life and later relocated to New Jersey where he worked at a scrapyard for some time, before going off to go fight in Europe in the World War II.

Fourteen years after, the lingering feeling never left either of them. They kept searching for that missing piece in their lives, just to fill the void that has been left unattended to for a very long time. Allie went on to college and majored in Art. She had to abandon her penchant for creating beautiful artworks because no one really encouraged her, and her parents on the other hand never approved of it. She eventually got engaged to a very successful lawyer from her background which her parents approved of. But time and again, she found herself craving for that missing piece in her life.

Fate would eventually bring them together in the most subtle way. Allie got to know about her long lost love(Noah) in the newspaper. He had just bought a house of over two hundred years old and he was renovating the house when the media crew decided to publicize it. She knew right there that she had to find him, although it was only three weeks away from her wedding. She proceeded to New Bern, the same place she had fallen in love with her one true love fourteen years ago, just to see Noah for the last time. She had lied to her parents and her betrothed that she was going to New Bern to get antiques for the wedding and also to get away from the stress of the wedding. Neither of them had questioned or doubted her.

It was a beautiful reunion when Allie finally set her eyes on Noah after fourteen whole years! They fell in love with each other all over again and Allie had to eventually let go of her engagement to the lawyer. She chose to stay with the man that completes every fibre of her. The man who was her biggest cheerleader, who always read poetry to her whenever they were together. The man who never doubted her ability for once, and who loved her more than life itself.

The concluding part of the novel focused on the two lovebirds who were both advanced in age but whose love kept growing even stronger. Allie was diagnosed with Alzheimer, but her husband's love never withered for a second. This part of the novel actually brought tears to my eyes. I just couldn't comprehend how someone could love another person so dearly even after forty-eight years of marriage. Noah never failed to read her poetry from his infamous Notebook.

Although she could not remember anyone at that stage, her husband's loyalty never wavered. Everyone in the hospital they were both admitted knew about their beautiful love. Noah was partially paralyzed and was in constant pain himself, but that never kept him from spending time with his wife who never remembers him most of the time. But this didn't deter Noah one bit until the woman eventually acknowledges his presence and reaffirmed her love to him in spite of her condition. The doctors concluded that it was a miracle, but truly, it was actually the potency of their love that made that happen.

The Notebook cured me of my reading slump. I just couldn't let go of it. At a point, however, I had to drop it because I couldn't withstand the level of emotion emanating from the book. I kept wiping my tears and smiling. Yes, I'm that emotional. This book has left a huge impression on me, that true love really exists. It is an amazing, thought-provoking, inspiring and enchanting love story everyone should read. I rate it a ten out of ten. 
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We all started 2018 with a burst of freshness, and it's amazing that it has  finally come to an end. A lot of people made so many resolutions they could not keep up with in the just concluded year. I for one had so many plans I really wanted to achieve, but hey I'm only human, so I do not in anyway feel bad for not executing all my plans.It is totally pardonable if you were unable to achieve every of your plans last year too.You do not have to be too hard on yourself. 2019 marks the beginning of another 365 awesome days. So why do you have to whine about the things you couldn't get done last year, when you have the whole of this year to put into action whatever it is you desire?
I know you probably feel bad that you don't have much going on for you, and you think this new year looks bleak already. However, you can make the best out of this year. Remember, it is never too late to start. Maybe, just maybe you have been channeling your energy towards counter productive actions, which has had an unpleasant effect on you. So what exactly are those things you have to take into consideration to have a better year?
1. Do Not Set Unrealistic Goals
We always tend to mount pressure on ourselves all in a bid to reach a certain goal we've set. Often time, when the plan goes contrary to what was envisaged initially, we tend to feel miserable about it; which may ultimately have a sort of effect on us psychologically. Now, do not get me wrong. I am not in anyway disputing the fact that it is actually okay to set targets for one's self,but it becomes a problem when you know deep down that you're not in anyway capable of achieving this goal of yours at the stipulated time you've set out for, but you're so hell bent on making it a reality anyway without any proper preparation. I'm sure we all know what the outcome would be right?
It's just like a lazy twenty year old lady or guy without any form of education or skill, aspiring to be a millionaire before the age of twenty-one. How exactly is this supposed to work out, when the person in question is not in anyway equipped for such? This right here is a classic example of setting an unrealistic goal. Is it impossible to be a millionaire before the age of twenty-one? Of course not, but there must have been some sort of undergoing procedures to make this a reality. The long and short of this gist is, do not set unrealistic goals.
2. Stop The Comparison
Are you the type that constantly compare your life with that of your friends? You feel like a terrible loser whenever your friends post their pictures on social media, making you resent your uneventful life. You desperately crave that kind of life oblivious of the golden adage that states that  "All that glitters is not gold" You see, that friend of yours who is slaying all over the Internet might be in neck deep debt or probably borrowed the outfit from someone but will still pose for the gram just be to keep up with the charade. People portray a perfect life on social media just to feed their fragile egos and also to deceive their gullible friends. Be wise and stop craving someone else's life. Embrace every bit of yourself, and appreciate your worth. Things might be a little bit rough for now, but that does not make your friend better than you are. You really have to stop the comparison to have fruitful year.
3. Be Grateful For Your Little Accomplishments
I know we all want that big break that will turn our lives around for good, but when things do not work out as expected, celebrate the little things you've achieved and be grateful for them. We are always fixated on the things that have gone awry, forgetting the one thousand and one amazing things in our lives. You need to cultivate the habit of being grateful to have a successful year.
You do not have that car you've been saving up for yet? Be grateful for the gift of life instead. Waking up each day is an accomplishment on its own. So why are you being ungrateful, whining like a spoilt brat when there's someone who would gladly trade places with you. Be grateful for the people in your life. Appreciate their little efforts and get rid of you sense of entitlement mentality.
4. Let Go of Every Negativity
It's a new year, embrace the feeling of freshness that comes with. Purge yourself of every negative vibe and make room for fresh innovate ideas. We often time  dwell on petty things which always reduce our level of productivity. Try as much as possible to get rid of the toxic habits in your life, and embrace a positive vibe. Call that friend or friends you're not on good terms with, and end every squabble with them .How many people do you intend to cut off from your life by keeping malice with them? You do yourself a lot of disservice by allowing negativity consume the whole of you. Your mantra for this year should be: Good Vibes Only. Trust me, you will be happier and more productive with this type of mentality. Life is not so difficult, embrace positivity this year.
5. Develop Yourself
The importance of this cannot in anyway be overemphasised. The world is growing so fast, and I'm sure you do not want to be left out. There are so many things you can try out to make your life better this year. Try as much as possible to invest in yourself. No amount spent on enhancing your development is a waste. Read more books this year to further aid your reasoning faculty. Take professional courses to make your CV look more attractive.  Learn a skill you're passionate about and bring into life your creativity.  Work on your deficiencies. Embrace constructive criticism, and keep working to be a better version of yourself. Do not mount unnecessary pressure on yourself, map out realistic goals and work hard to make them a reality.


This year will be good one for us all. Thank you all for the love you've shown me, I really do appreciate. Cheers to celebrating more years with you all.
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