The past few years have been a blur to
me. It's no wonder I haven’t posted consistently on this blog since 2011. My life has been
full of ups and downs, twists and turns. But it's time to start taking control, start doing what makes me happy, be in charge of my life for the first time in a very long time... time for a new beginning!
It’s a chance to get this blog started and let it reflect my passion…
So a little about me... My name is
Stacie. I live in York, Pennsylvania. I am a 46 year old mother of two beautiful "adult" daughters ( they will always be my babies.) They have always been my rock. As they approach the point of
their lives, starting their own journey, it makes me feel all sorts of
emotions. Most of all I am proud of the strong, independent young women they
have become. No matter where life may lead them, I will always be here for
them. Additionally, I suffer from Crohn’s disease and my health has been a
roller coaster ride the past few years. Living with an invisible chronic
illness is extremely difficult. It takes a toll on me physically, mentally and
most of all emotionally. It is a daily struggle.
My personal life had been a bumpy road for a very long time. From my high school boyfriend committing suicide at the age of seventeen to a mentally and verbally abusive marriage for 17 years, to surviving a house fire last year... I’ve been through it all. Miraculously I’m still standing. The last chapter of my past isn’t officially closed but I am proud to report I have finally found contentment and happiness. Over two years ago I found my soul mate, who knew he was right there all along back in high school. If we both would have done things differently 30 years ago, our paths would have merged then. Thankfully we have our second chance now.
My personal life had been a bumpy road for a very long time. From my high school boyfriend committing suicide at the age of seventeen to a mentally and verbally abusive marriage for 17 years, to surviving a house fire last year... I’ve been through it all. Miraculously I’m still standing. The last chapter of my past isn’t officially closed but I am proud to report I have finally found contentment and happiness. Over two years ago I found my soul mate, who knew he was right there all along back in high school. If we both would have done things differently 30 years ago, our paths would have merged then. Thankfully we have our second chance now.
At this point you are probably
wondering, what does any of this have to do with a book blog? Good question….
My life and the path I have been on,
has lead me to discover cozy mysteries. They have become my best friends, my
family, and my escape from reality. We’ve laughed together and cried together.
Cozies have gotten me through the dark days of my marriage and gave me hope
during long nights after surgery. They have never let me down; they are the one
constant that I know can make me smile. I live vicariously through the
characters and have had the pleasure of getting to know some of the authors
behind the stories as well. Cozies have given me love and encouragement, the
inner strength to not give up.
I have a new meaning and purpose of
this blog. I dedicate it to all things cozy. I plan on posting about upcoming
releases as well as old favorites. I have a “to be read” list that is a couple miles
long. I wish I could read faster but at the same time I enjoy getting lost in
the book and hate when I get to the end. I want to post reviews and give
insight into the characters and story lines. I know that there are a lot of
blogs out there that do the same thing but I’m hoping mine will have a slight
twist. Mine will be a piece of my heart, my soul, my new focal point. It will
be a location to channel myself and a place to pick up the pieces and take control
again. It will be a place to turn my tears into laughter. A place where I
rediscover and explore who I am and who I am still destined to become. A place
to just be me.
Here's to a wonderful, magical, Cozy life!!!
