Well Hello 2023

Hi there , what can I say.. It's been awhile. You can call me missing in action Misread for now at least.

I got some explaining to do even though I don't have to explain anything at all. I was planning to come back after month of hiatus which then turn into two months hiatus and I have the blog posts drafts to explain everything to all of you . Where I was, and to some I was where you left me last and to others I am in a different place. To be honest I could just skip over all that and say it A new Year and It's a new me and go past all of that . But I am just not built like that . And definitely it's a new year, a new beginning ; I am different. And genuinely the most happy I have been in a long time.

So let me attached the past to understand misread.

P.s I will added other posts right after this, just needs to be said first.

Here's what I know in-between from my last post in July and till now, October/November 2022; there were things happening behind the scenes to which point I had to stop everything I was doing and considering what I pursuing with Misread. And let me tell you directly I was at the point in my head and heart to end misread completely because what was happening wasn't worth putting my heart in something I loved through it's own pain. I wasn't going to tell a soul about it, I was just going hit the delete button. By that being said I sat with that idea for a few months, toying with it. If any of my close readers would know that I think through every decision fully before I make move. I went through the stages of feelings of letting it go, like what humans do with relationships I cried, I got angry and drank.. Lots lots of dam coffee in-between and maybe a few pumpkin spices too. No alcohol was involved in the process but it felt like I should be. It felt like I was on empty road going no where to a unknown battle for a while, this wasn't something I could just share what's I feeling that would make sense.

I stopped writing the content I want, in the style I loved because it was getting the wrong attention. I am one of those souls who gives their all in their craft or passion. I wear my soul in my words, in my photos just as one sees someone smiling with their eyes. I can handle critics like everyone else but when things repeat over and someone creating over fifteen accounts to cause havoc. And continues to still try's because they have too much time on their time. Everyone has their breaking point. I could scream, I could shout and let it all out kind moment but I chose to just stop. I stop talking about things, about the things that excited me, where I have been etc. But also on the flip side of things since I wrote my Nene's piece, I had lots of healing to do through that and after that. I had to turn off my feelings to share my heart in any capacity because it was flood gate of feelings and that might be a writers dream but I didn't want anyone in that space for a long time. Don't get me wrong I love the connection of writing about a feeling or the thoughts that someone can relate to. I just didn't want my readers to feel what I was feeling fully while I was healing about loss and about my life. Also I wasn't ready to feel what my readers were feeling in return, ( a little insight, I feel what you feel when tell me how you relate to each piece ). To put it simply that I feel a lot more than I lead on in my personal life and in my work. And I have turned on my writing feels back on. And I am ready. My only aim in the work that I do on the platforms I am on is make people feel see, heard and respected.

By that all that I said thus far, I had to the take the time to not just heal about life and do the self work to heal in my own way. To not only see where I was and what I really what out of life and what I want life to be all while to understand the path my own feet where on. There was a little discussions between friends here and there that figured some things out. And those friends suggested the same things I was doing but also had friends that told me not to walk from the world I created. Here's a little funny thing , I will share there were a few ghosts that appeared in back in life briefly at the same time of things happening that kind of; said the very same things, that my friends said without knowing the impact. So the universe give me the message loud and clear on that subject of person misread.

Now also at the same time I summited some photos in another show during August. What should of been a happy time for me was short lived. But looking back the time, with the same Joy that I had then. It was successful experience and I was even in the paper a few times and on cover of an article. I submitted 5 photo in this round and I won first place in people and a honorable mention in travel. The first place photo was taken of my father at one of his favorite places in the High Sierras specifically at Convict Lake and possibly one of my favorite photos I have ever taken, it was called "Fisherman's Heaven". And the honorable mention was a picture of the Golden Gate bridge with the water splashing, which I titled: "Water under the Bridge" a from few years back. Everyone that submitted photos were all special in their own way. My only aim for this show was to beat my own work and possibly get best of show. And In my opinion I was hoping for Fisherman's Heaven to win which in the end it did and that made me happy , I was living on a high for that time. Again I felt I couldn't share that little win but people around found out and sent me good wishes. Which I fully appreciated for them to take their time to share that. And conveniently that how I found out I was in the articles through those friends. And course that made my soul happy that the people who care for me, are looking out for me even I am silent. Which just by writing that last sentence reminds me of my friend Johrei and the very thing he said to me in our last conversations ages ago and God knows I miss him, what a light he was in everyone's life.

I know the questions coming to your mind that I left unanswered for a while.

Like where have I been ? I been living life, coffee dates with friends, laying on a beach or two and have eaten plenty of yummy food that I might share. I also have been working on business things that needed my attention for a while .

And the next question is I am sure is "where new work/pieces coming our way ?." My short answer is Coming soon ! And my return question back , does this post count as work ? Just teasing, yes there will new story pieces but in all good timing of them. There has been a few that keep playing back of my mind and few unfinished ones that deserve to be finished and shared with you all. Also as well with the book reviews that I will adding to that section of blog that I owe you as well. I have a few good books to recommend that I have reading in my spare time. Sidenote Does anyone else have the same problem as I do when they are in any book section in any store? Do you come out of the store with more than book like me ? It happens every time in any where there's books involved.

In closing this sort of really coming back to misread and to me. I just wanted to explain where I was and where I am . And healing, living life is an important matter in any stage to evaluate one's self before anything else. I am a lot stronger than I give myself credit for. And I am grateful for who I am and I know where I am going, there's nothing that can stop me either.

That's all I have to say for this little intro back and I will in the next one !

Love,

Misread.

Summer lovin July

Well its July and it's summer! Upon writing this blog post, summer lovin popped in my mind and I thought it would be a great cheeky title to kick off this post.

I often think about a certain summer season that sticks out from the rest. Each summer that comes around it make me smile thinking about it. I take that back ,I often think of two that come to mind, one has a teenager and the summer where I fell in love with hot air balloons. The one that I remember has a teenager is the year I received a rose petal glass pendant. Which I don't wear often but I love it and the memory that comes with it . And the hot air balloons summer when I went up in the sky untethered and I was hooked on the experience within seconds. I never wanted to leave the ride, there's something about seeing a sunrise while you are in the sky. Who else has the best summer memory that you remember each year?

I hope this weekend of independence, that you all have a safe ,relaxing one. That there's lots laughs in the air, a little BBQ with all the fixings. Speaking of BBQ all I am thinking about the last few days is about Tri-tip, and ribs from Saltys. It's a must Barbecue place to go if you are craving barbecue. And of course I hope the weather is perfect to enjoy the summer days, summer nights with fireworks and love ones all around a campfire watching the stars. By that being said, Happy Birthday America and let's have better days ahead!

Picking up where I left on from the last month's blog post. You were wondering where I could went at 4 am and be home by noon. Let me tell you where I for twenty minutes in a different state. Woke up at 4 am and on the road by 4:30 am on May 7th 2022. And of course there was a Starbucks stop right before getting on the hwy. And before I get any further into the details of this mini trip, I was just the tag along to help drive halfway through to the destination. I learned two things that morning , one Starbucks opens at 4:30 am and two they sometimes forget to put actual coffee in your coffee cup. I know what are you thinking , "How is that possible?; And did you realize before leaving the drive through? ". Well firstly, I didn't realize because I was busy eating the bacon gouda sandwich first. Then after having a few slips of my Carmel macchiato, I realized something was wrong. And I asked to take a slip my Dad's PERFECT drink ,(his words, not mine) , upon taking a slip there was actual coffee in the cup! And upon further analysis on my coffee situation and it turned out to just be hot milk! Hot milk or warm milk just puts me to sleep in other words it's my version of alcohol, lights out. I am not one to just fall asleep once I am wake. Minus the fact that I was robbed of actual coffee, I got to see the most beautiful sunrise in a long time and it's hard to put into words the actual beauty of all. Other than it was like seeing a cotton candy sunset but in reverse. I only wish there was time to stop on the side of the road and fully enjoy the show.

Now I am sure you are wondering where we were heading to that early in the day. We were heading to las Vegas to place a single bet and for the record , I was just there to help drive and the possibility of a gyro sandwich being involved. By 8 am that morning, we were in the M Resort parking lot. The casino was nearly empty inside for the time being ,one us heading to the sports book and one us headed for Baby cakes bakery. Now it's the time to take a guess which way I went.. one .. two .. three. I went straight to the bakery and placed order for the same coffee. Let me make it clear, I was in heavenly. I couldn't thank the lady behind the counter in enough. Take my word for it , I have been to Vegas each year that I have been alive and baby cakes is one of the best places to have coffee! That was twenty mins in Vegas for coffee, bet made and bathroom break to turn around and hit the road all over again. Then somehow we ended up at Mad Greek and I couldn't be happier to have a Gyro, there's something to their meat and their Tzatziki Sause. I still can't pinpoint what all the flavors are in that sandwich! All I have to say is I wish they were closer to me, I would have one as often as I could ! There was quite a few sand storms on the way back home but we made it back before the Kentucky Derby. I had a quite Hangry pack of shepherds when I walked through the door but they ended up loving again after they were fed.

After that trip, a few weeks later, I got to see Top Gun 2 Maverick. I can quote the first movie like many others. I promised not to see the movie without my Dad because when I watched top gun for the first time it was with him. So obviously I had to see the second one with me. We ended up going to a early showing and sat in D-box seats. I mean it was an important movie to see in my lifetime and to experience D-Box while watching it was a whole another level ! I highly recommend the next adventure packed movie you want to see in theaters that you do sit in one. The overall movie in my opinion was worth the wait from the script to the casting. And don't tell anyone it kind made me want to get a pilots license that much more, It might sound crazy but I always wanted to learn how to fly in the skies! But this from a girl who has never flew on a airplane and if you are screaming "How?" ; it just hasn't happened that's why. But I have this little feeling that will all change sooner than later. If you missed seeing Top Gun Maverick in theaters, definitely put it on your watchlist when it hits on any streaming platforms! After watching the second movie by the time I got home, the first one was on tv and I had to watch it. Maverick watched first part of the movie up close and personal. Mason left the building to hide away from the loud sound and Mr. Max was lights out in the corner by the A/C vent. That's pretty much what happens when theirs a loud action packed move plays in my living room at least.

I know that I didn't post this blog post in July, life happens and things get pushed in different directions. I promise things will be all caught up and regular content will be back. But by the time you see this post it will be August and I will be working on that month's blog post. I do open the kick of your summer has been great and the hotter days have been enjoyable. And I hope maybe you found a little summer lovin or you will find a summer lovin. And summer lovin can mean so many things. For me I found summer lovin this year has been just full of happiness and being in the present moment. And you haven't seen my latest blog post and previous book reviews they will be linked down below. As always let me know what you think and follow me on the socials for more !

Love always,

Misread

Is it May or it is June?

Escapism

Hi there all, I know I have been missing in action lately, everywhere. The question where I even explain where I have been,etc. I hope everyone is doing well and Happy birthday to all you Geminis in the world. I started off this blog post with a question above because I haven't even noticed May going by and we are only a few days away from being in June meaning Summer all together. How did we go from Spring to Summer season? And we all know that we need that summer body needs to be in shape and hopefully siting on the sand and toes in the sand. See, what I did there? Fine I was day dreaming for a moment. Let me say, I have tried writing this blog post specifically about fifteen times and started the beginning of May to ! So many things happened since my last little update that in all honestly should be a novel or a movie. By that being said ,I should just get into it before you all lose interest. And if this post is long, I am kind of sorry in advance. Remember I said kind of.

I did in fact somehow ended up back at the beach for a few days at the end of April. What can I say I love the beach before summer. I might be the only one who enjoy the in-between season are the best time to go. I got to watch some airplanes fly on a beautiful day and I may or might have the urge to learn how to fly more then ever from that day. But you didn't hear that from me. But we shall see if I do end up getting a pilot's license. On this particular trip I had Matchas for the road and yes I did say Matchas, that was a good day when one of the barista missed up my order and ended up giving me a second drink for free. During this trip I started to read Love story by Karen Kingsbury which I have enjoyed so far and it reminds of an old fashion love story that you would hear from someone. And that's all I am going to say about that the novel because I will share details before the book review has even come out. Speaking of which the Spring Season Book Reviews are written, typed and scheduled but you have to get through the of this post to find out the date. Back to beach trip, on this trip I was forced to conquer my fear of cliff Hiking. I didn't want to do to which point, I did in the end with may tears later and two cliff hikes in the books. When trails got small and smaller and a straight cliff to the side isn't my ideal hike. But on the day before I watched a lady walking down the same trail in heels! That moment changed my mind a little to do that particular trail and in the same thought I questioned her thought process to get the bottom of the trail, how in the world would she get back up in those heels.

There's something about this moment

Also on the beach trip in Redondo made a stop for a bite to eat at Rocks and Brews. I had their Street Nachos and every time I have bite , I only want more. And of course I had to try their Harvest Vegetable pasta , which was also very yummy. If you find a Rocks and Brews near you , stop in for a bite. Then of course somehow a mud Pie from Blue Water Grill made it back to the hotel room. You can guess ,how I spent my next morning on the beach. Had a quick bite at Scotty's for lunch, one of my favorite places for fish and chips , plus the clam chowder is absolutely yummy! Spent the rest of the day spent Exploring new hidden gems of trails that I didn't know existed. I love days like this particularly, to just be yourself. At one point I was in a tree and yes I did climb up in a tree. Also I got bitten by something in-between the layers of clothes I had on to stay warm. Not on social media nor working are the best trips to take for yourself. I think us as a society sometimes forget how to be. I discovered The Vicente Bluffs Reserve which used to be a rifle range ages go. I recommend going to the Reserve, just for the walk near sunset. The trails are stunning and peaceful to walk on, looking out to the ocean. Plus just romantic place to be in ,just for the stroll with someone you care for. There's also a cute garden that's worth a explore around. My favorite part is seen the big lighthouse at the end of the point, I bet you back time that lighthouse can tell some stories. Before the sunset could disappear for another lingering hour, I headed to trump's golfs course but to not golf obviously but for another trail behind the estate. What I didn't know one; it was prom night for tons of seniors and I mean tons ! And this beautiful trail would be on the edge of the cliff, on the way down and of course on the way back up. Again not my favorite ideal location for a hike but I went. It was the good hike minus the edge and yes I did cry at the end but I finished it. There are a few beautiful outlook spots where it's safe to sit and watch the waves away from the cliffs. I was shocked the amount of people in all walks of life taking on the challenge. Plus it had a great perspective to watch the sunset go down in a hidden peaceful location.

California Lilac

The next morning before leaving, I did the bigger cliff hike to start the morning off from the previous day. To be honest if there wasn't coffee involved for some courage, I would stay where it was safe. Getting their early morning there was probably about fifty surfers, gearing up to surf and walking down the trail. It was a bit sketchy at first to walk down and balance, of course the wind decided to pick up during the hard part. Then the trail starts get narrow where you have to wait till person coming up pass first before you can move down. The only way I could keep ongoing was just watch my feet and pretend I was on top of the cliff. But once I made it towards the end of the trail I could understand why so many surfers come down to this spot to catch a wave or two. On that particular morning there were quite a few photographers in a spot watching the surfers catching the waves, I was a jealous of their hidden location to photograph.

Lighthouse

Now after that hike back up, I did in fact enjoyed the view a lot more than going down and the weather was perfect. I was promised the Best Pastrami of all of LA ! And before I say anything else, it's a fact the Best Pastrami of LA! Johnnies Pastrami on south Sepulveda Boulevard is a must TRY, just go and trust me on this. It started in 1952 and it's in a small restaurant but I can see why it's so popular and why they can have a line out the door seven days a week. And quite a celebrity spot if you like to go where the celebrities' go. When you go just try sandwich just how they make it, there is no need for anything else. I never eaten a sandwich that was so yummy, so fast in my life! I am a slow eater in general to enjoy the food that I am having. But once I bit into the sandwich there were no words. And after the yummy French dip, I still couldn't find the words to how I ate the giant Pastrami. Side note they don't skip on the pastrami at all. To this present moment , I can still taste the warmth of the bread, the pastrami and the yummy mustard on my tongue. If you are in LA or coming to LA; It's a must stop ! Forget about Inn and out ,head straight over to Johnnies Pastrami for a bite.

A few weeks later there was Mothers day and I would like to say to all the strong Mom's out there, you are amazing. And it's never to late to tell them when's its not a holiday, they should hear it often. On mother's day had an enjoyable meal at Raffi's Place with family. If you have never been there , I highly recommend that you give it a try! You must try the chicken Soltani or the beef Soltani and for appetizer try the Kashk O’Bademjan, eat all the purple basil (Its yummy) they give. I am telling its worthy spot to enjoy some amazing food. On the trip back , I tried Dutch Bros for the first time! I got the Golden Eagle, I do have to say it cheaper than Starbucks and it was yummy but the wait was a little long but that goes with everything now days.

To end this blog post that took too long to produce something worthy of a good read. Now there will be part two this saga of the last two months, this was suppose to go live June 3rd 2022 and let's say it didn't happen for a reason that Friday. There has been so much that happens in life when you think you have a moment to just catch up with it all, it throws you a whole book and then some. And we all go through things differently at certain seasons. And during those seasons the days blur together that next thing you know you are two months down when you thought it was just a long hard week. I guess my point to the question is is it May or is it June ? Is that when we stop just document life for the world to see , we forget to live. To be in the present with our ups and with our downs and live our novels for what they are. Our day to day lives create an unique story to us solely and take on the unexpected if anything that taught us from the last few years, days blur into months.

See you

I will leave you with this cliffhanger I will pick up in the next blog post where I was going at four am on a Saturday morning and didn't get back home till noon that same day. And the spring book reviews will be published the day after this on goes up. I hope you give it read and seen if I inspire you for your next read. Until then I hope you are enjoy the beginning days of summer and things are going well!

See you soon !

Misreaders