Twenty Twenty Three Nourishment Season

So lets pretend that is my new year 2023 post and this is my January post in one big post.

We all in Agreement ? Yes,great! Happy Twenty three ! I hope you all had a fantastic start where ever you landed between Twenty two and Twenty three.

I feel this year alone is going to be a big year not only for myself for those around me. There's just something about it and some say that the number 23 is a lucky number. So we shall see , what happens and I will report through out the year! Every year I choose a new years word than just a resolution that I mostly won't keep or remember half way through the year. And it works out better each year and the word I choose seem to be fitting for the year by the end if the year. So this years chosen word took me a little while after new years passed to figure out what that single word would be. One morning I woke up knowing what my intention would be for the year and that would is nourishment.

Nourishment. Means more than one thing for me personally and very fitting to my twenty-ninth year around the earth and I will get to that in a minute, I need more nourishment in my life again. The kind that makes the soul freeing , more laughs that lead to laughs on the floor for longer than need be. Nourishment in my own work that maybe is untapped potential, I almost feel that I am going to shock my own self by the end the year. And yes I have already planning how to step out a little more out of my own comfort zone. They say life is about just showing up for yourself and the rest will follow through. And I can tell you that's a life fact that we need to preach more. I already have been giving my body nourishment physically working on the body I want on the inside and out. I do have the soreness to prove it as well. That might be a little to much to information but I said it. Which I am only working on my body four days out the week for a little bit and that's enough for me and it makes me happy. And when I went away from everything , I was already working on my heart and my mind's strength of nourishment aspect. More time to force on pure genuine happiness that wasn't masked. More time out and about, walks in nature not distracted by the phone we are all get attached to. Don't get me wrong I was constantly taking pictures on my phone but I wasn't posting them at all. I guess my point is that I chose this nourishment because I felt like I have been missing that aspect out of life for a while. And that's okay that I did because it wasn't what I need then but what I want now. Nourishment doesn't have to mean just fuel for the body but it can mean so much more mentally ,emotionally etc. It's up to you to decipher what nourishment you need. Friends say I am more relaxed than I ever been before and yet like I used to be at the same time. I can easily say I am and I am more calm then I ever been as well even on my roughest days. I like to think I know this year might have its highs and lows like every year but It will all work out in the end because life has a balance to it. And maybe just maybe all the wildest wishes, dreams will come true. One never knows where things lead and that's probably why they call it life.

Speaking of wildest wishes and dreams coming true, this is my last year of the of the twenties and I can say I don't know where my own time went . One day I was 18 then 21 then 25 , I don't know where 29 came from but it's here . I am sure I am not the only one who felt like this in the in-between stage. Do you remember that growing up people say," One day you are going to blink and wonder how you got to be "old " so soak up these days ?." Well I can say at twenty-nine, I definitely wonder. I would say reflecting back a little but not too far down that rabbit hole of my life, I played life safe but I know I am older soul and beyond my years that could be apart of it. Does that makes sense? And yes that's the shortest synopsis I can give. I don't have many what I call classify as "wild stories " that I have heard from all walks of life. And trust me I have heard plenty of wild stories! Side note I know life doesn't just end at 30 just because it's a number and I know we can always reinvent ourselves at any given time point. Which I hope this year I could soak up as many as I can for the old memory bank. I also plan on not playing it so safe for this year, I don't have an answer on why ,other than why not ? I do feel like this year is my year and I accepting of it . Beyond just happy about it , where ever it leads . It's just where I am meant to be. Before my birthday I got an planner with the cover saying ;2023, the year she got everything she wanted . So I like to think it was already written in history before it happens. Some how I just know already.

And as far as my birthday this year, I didn't go to Las Vegas like I do every year. Which I was fine with that, there's always another time to go and another season to be there. And foodie cravings can wait at the party city. But let me tell you the day of my actual birthday , what could go wrong went wrong and sometimes one just has to laugh about that because I did. As life would have it lets cause chaos and see how she reacts kind of moment, I choose lets just go with it. And of course I requested Birthday do over. Which was good and it was relaxing ,there was beach time, good food and good company plus lots of free coffee. That's all I ever need for a birthday well maybe not three coffees in a row but I have learned at twenty-nine that I can only have two in a row. All the good food I had was nearly from all my favorite places in California. And No, I didn't eat all of the food I love in one day , it was spread over a few weekends. Trust me there was lots of traveling, hiking to walk off the calories of yummy food. There was also a few cliff hikes that led to straight off to the abyss and one string that would hold you up if you fall. Not my favorite part of mysterious walks sometimes but I lived and pretended I was completely fine even through I was dying in the inside and maybe a few tears rolling off my face is I am totally honest. There was a few happy accidents by finding new hidden gems by the sea that I never been to and I been to nearly all locations with a body of water in Cali. The question is will I remember to find those same spots off the beaten path for summer hikes, we shall see together. Minus that I highly recommend you guys check out Neptune's net in Malibu, Brophy Bros in Ventura Harbor and of course my favorite Blue Water Grill in Redondo beach for any occasion. Also check on Johnny's pastrami in culver city on Sepulveda and get the sandwiches just how they make it. Lastly check Falafel Arax in little Armenia, everything is good but my personal favorite is falafel sandwich. Of course as far as coffee shops go I can recommend the two I had during my birthday month , Coffee Cartel and Kamenz Kafe. As you know I love sharing a good food or coffee shop. I can list a whole lot more but I will keep to my top recommendations for now at least. Maybe that will be a future post one day !

In closing this beginning of the : "New year , New journey " post no matter where you are in life and what journey you on right now. Things will balance out in the end everything works out even if we don't think it will, it will. Trust that. Now you guys know that my word of the year is , what's yours ? I am curious to know, let me know. To be completely transparent ,so far this year seems to be blur way to fast so many things has happened that I don't even know what month we are in even. It seems every time I either try to write up a post or something related to misread , something comes up more important. As it stands right now I have a February/ March to finish writing up and at least three book reviews to write and post about . But I got a few questions ," Who has read the Bridgeton series?" And specifically the first three alone, "Which book is your favorite out of the first three?" I got to know ! I do have a favorite of my own. Also my aim over the next few weeks is to write a novella style story that's been on my heart for quite some while . Let's say this story has been living rent free in my head for at least a year. Did you know Stephen king said, if you have the same idea coming back to your mind lot and you can't stop thinking about it , you are meant to write about it. And I believe that writing any story sitting with it for long time before writing a word. A little sneak peak, I already have the title and the ending before anything . The title of the story is "I wish you could of loved me ". I don't know where that story will go but I know it's important to write. I do have good news to report but obviously I will be posting that on the next one! Letting the suspense build a little it involves photos and maybe a few awards.

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With my love,

Misread

See you soon !

Marching through March

How are we all Marching into March already? Time truly just fly's away when you at least expect it to.

We are in a month of renewal of spring of life around the world. And also the anniversary when the world shut down and we didn't know of the world would come back. And now in this present time war in Ukraine and in Armenia. I would have never thought in a thousand years, we would be seeing any from war after what the world went through for two years already. But here we are in another spring season, I keep things light as possible. I know some of you come to my blog to escape for a moment and I appreciate that; I just hope I am doing a good job of it. And my thoughts, prayers are with everyone going through the unthinkable at this time. As we know March isn't just about renewal ,it's also about Women's History month and Not to forget the month where we Spring forward. ( See what I did there ), try to catch a few Rainbows with a pot of Gold.

By the time you see this post , we have already sprung forward in daylight savings time. Let me say for all us, it's a Adjustment all together. I will say the sleep I have had as been a deep restful but my body enjoys that one extra hour by not getting up. I also have been enjoying the weather lately because of the change and reading books out in nature than cuddled up in blanket in doors. I secretly think the pups like it more then I do, slipping some beverage and they run after each other or chasing the birds; they can't catch . Speaking of books I almost done with my current read The Last Checkmate by Gabriella Saab; its a mixture in-between The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris and The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis. But this novel stands out all alone as a Historical Fiction and it's a must read for sure. I haven't read The Queen's Gambit yet but I have seen the show to be honest and if you haven't read The Tattooist of Auschwitz yet, I will have a book review linked down below. Also I know I haven't posted the prior book review yet, you guys will be getting a two book reviews in my next post. A little bonus treat in my opinion. Speaking of spring and good weather, I did do some scouting around for fields of wildflowers and Poppies for the season. And let me tell you I found some great spots, some old goodies. I might be little giddy as a child about it at the moment because being around untouched nature that come back each year feels like pure escape from reality. I think we all need to that as mush as possible because in the world we live everyday , we deserve a moment to breathe away to another world. Anyone agree ? But to my little disappointment it's suppose to snow again, lets hope the pretty flowers just don't disappear quite yet with the freeze. I want to run into some fields of dreams before the blooming season escapes to summer. To also note from my adventures lately I found a new hiking spot The Vasquez Rocks. I always saw people hiking along the area while driving to the city, so on one Monday morning , made a little trip out there. Let me say, it didn't disappoint from the views and had a lovely little hike. It was cut short however that particular day due to the high winds and I was flying with the wind then against it. Spring Season officially starts this Sunday, explores I hope you have the opportunity to get out and explore the trails where you are. And to my gardener friends I hope you can tend to your beautiful gardens soon.

A little work update , I was published in my local town newspaper which was exciting and of course I save a copy of the paper with pictures that won from the show. I know I keep saying that new things are coming your way and they are. Its just been a little hectic around here more so lately, Tax season is upon us. We all know how that all goes every year. But my creativity for writing has been on my heart again. I know you are all itching for a new story to read , I am just waiting on time and the perfect "Comeback "story. Full warning now, its probably going to be an emotional piece. So don't come for me if I make you cry or laugh too much. Plus a few other shows are coming in the next couple of months. Also I know I promised detailed travel posts from over the years, you get them with all pictures and where the most go places from the trips. I can't wait to get back to traveling more around the country and the world. To end this not so lengthy monthly blog post , I hope you are enjoying the good weather, hopefully not paying to much for gas where ever you are. You are happy and being creative in your own field of work. Maybe enjoy the full moon this week and longer daylight hours to. I hope everyone enjoyed St Patrick's day and wore some green to! Maybe have a little Irish treat as well. Mine was minty Chocolate covered mini pretzels, I wanted a Irish coffee but I forgot, Maybe It wasn't meant to be. Let me know if you any of you found a rainbow or shamrock? And please don't forget to learn a story about a woman from history or about a woman in this time making an impact in the present.

P.s Did you know March was named after the Roman god of war, Mars ?

I didn't know that until I googled it myself.

Here's the link to The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris ( My Book Review) https://apersonmisread.wixsite.com/personmisread/post/unforgettable-love-story-in-dark-history See you soon Misreaders.

Always, Misread.