1) I have a bad habit to lie in when I have to get up and do what is really needed. 

2) I throw off a couple of pictures to her trying to impress her with my adventures. All\everything was in vain. She remained indifferent .

3) I have listened to a few podcasts describing the Princess Diana's life. Even though women, who talked about her, were laughing every second minute, I couldn't help thinking that the subject was really dramatic if not tragic. 

4) His book will come out next month, but it is already renowned with its scandals and celebrities' tricks the author describes ruthlessly. 

5) The holiday is coming up soon, but we still have a bunch of housework.