Wow, I can't believe it has been over a year since I last posted! I have thought about my blog off and on in the last year, but wasn't sure I wanted to keep it up anymore, as I have had a lot of things pulling me in different directions. Things are kind of getting in a groove now, so I want to try again. I have been stitching more often and reading more often as well. In March, my grandpa passed away in Minnesota. I was fortunate to be able to fly to my parents' house and then drive with them to Minnesota, kind of like old times. It was fun, even though it was for a sad occasion. I got to see extended family that I hadn't seen in years, and since my dad did all of the driving, I had many hours for reading and stitching. I had gotten an advanced reader copy of Crimson Lake by Candice Fox not long before my trip, so I brought it along. Unfortunately, I left it in the first hotel we stayed at! Thankfully, my mom had loaned me a book as well so I read that one. The people working at the hotel found my book, and my aunt went to get it and mailed it back to me. It was an excellent read, the first in a series. I plan to read the future books in the series. Speaking of advanced reader copies, I have gotten two in the mail recently, which were a great surprise because I had forgotten I requested them/entered the giveaways! The first was The Other Woman by Sandie Jones.
This book was amazing- I read most of it last Sunday and finished it up on Monday. It is Sandie Jones's first novel, and I look forward to reading more! The story follows Emily, who meets the man of her dreams, Adam. However, Adam's mother, Pammie, seems to be blocking the relationship at every turn, no matter what it takes, and Adam doesn't seem to see it. It's a great domestic suspense novel!
The other book, which I am currently reading, is Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney.
This one has been "unputdownable" as well. Amber is in a coma- she can hear everyone around her, but can't open her eyes, speak, or move. As she lies in the hospital trying to wake up, she is trying to figure out how she got there by the conversations of those around her. The memories alternate between present day, the days right before the accident that brought her to the hospital, and pre-teen diary entries. It is keeping me on the edge of my seat! In fact I plan on reading some more when I'm done with this post.
As far as stitching, this year I am trying to finish my many works in progress and UFOs before I start anything else. I am currently working on that old LK Mystery Sampler that I was working on the last time I blogged! Pitiful, eh? Here is a recent photo:
I have started on the third section, but not gotten very far yet. These awesome books are keeping me away. :D
I am still using essential oils- I have a new website just for them, though I may still post here about them occasionally, as they have made such a difference in my life! That website is www.yldist.com/traceyb . Please comment if you try it and the link doesn't work!
Well that's about it for now.. thanks for sharing your time with me! It means a lot. :)
Tracey
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