Monday January 26th~

Each week offers you a new

 canvas—paint it with purpose...

 First he woke up on his warming bed as if

 wondering what is going on and why have I not 

been fed already.  Then he goes to his mat and

 waits for his food.  It happens this way every

 morning.  And so a new week begins.

Start the new week with a fresh perspective, 

focusing on new goals, a positive mindset,

 and, most importantly, taking action.

Bad weather is what most of our friends

 and family are currently experiencing. It’s

 just one big snow storm after another.  I’m

 so worried if they should all lose power. 

My sisters all received a good amount of snow. 

 Last Nina mentioned they had 21 inches in her 

hometown of Pennsylvania.  As of today I do

 not know if they have lost power so far.

Meanwhile here at home, Arvid, Sniff and I 

enjoyed a warm Sunday.  We had a very nice 

outing with outdoor seating. The place was packed, 

food was good as were the drinks.  There was

 also live music.  Could not be any better. 

 Afterwards we walked around the marina a 

little enjoyed the boats and had some entertainment 

watching couples paddle boarding.  Afterwards we came

 home and we went to feed Legacy.  A bit later than

 usual, but she was there. Sitting and patiently

 waiting. She’s getting friendlier every day. 

The new week so far does not look too

 busy, but if things go the way we want them

 to it will get busy.  For us busy is good. 

To all a good day.  The fog is back.

Every new day begins with possibilities...

~Nadiya~

Sunday January 25th~

You should never feel guilty 

for allowing yourself time to rest...

 Going to feed Legacy has become part of my daily 

routine, and I really enjoy it; especially when she 

does show up.  Which I will say if 99% of the times.  

Yesterday I went early in the morning to clean her area.  

Not expecting her to be there.  She was, and had already 

been fed by someone else.  So I cleaned up, put fresh 

water and left.  I went in the afternoon which is my 

usual time.  She was there.  Waiting for foodies.

We have been enjoying a few days of warmth.  

Branson is having 11 degrees Fahrenheit (-12C).  

Rima right now in Virginia is also having 11F 

(-12C) with tomorrow going down to -4F (-20C).  

It's cold in her town of Berryville, VA❆

I can't complain when it gets cold here again on 

Monday.  Though it will be in the low 30's F (2C) it is

 still better than what Branson and Virginia is having. 

 The iguanas will be dropping like crazy again.

Sundays somehow are always a bit

 slower and more relaxing.  Either that or

 I have made myself to believe so. 

I’ve decided to be happy

 because it is good for my health...

~Nadiya~

Saturday January 24th~

Fill your weekend with sunshine 

and your heart with joy...

 Yesterday I did the Trader Joe run. Yes, bread 

for Arvid and few things I like for me.  It gave

 me a chance to get out a little on my own.

We had a quiet lunch at home and then 

I got caught up on some housework and a

 bit reading.  Reading relaxes me. Whenever 

I have some free time, I read.  If the book

 is boring, I always read the ending first.

Later in the afternoon I of course went

 to feed Legacy and then Arvid and I did our

 Friday outing. She was not scared anymore.

We started out at Luminary.  Great views

 and the perfect place to watch the sunset.

  The views did not disappoint nor did the sunset. 

Luminary rooftop bar is a favorite place for sunset 

seekers.  Almost impossible to get a table during 

that time.  We happened to be in luck yesterday.

 What was annoying were some extremely loud

 people sitting right behind us.  They ruined the rest 

of the evening.  I don’t understand why people have to

 be so loud.  I find it completely unattractive and lacking

 of class and manners.  Because of that we left shortly

 after the sunset. So did another group of people.

 Even the wedding party was annoyed.

The evening was still young so we went to

 Ford's Garage, downtown.  It’s the perfect spot 

to see everyone and everything.  It was a perfect

 evening to sit outdoors and just enjoy living.

Everything looks so much better at night. 

The lights, the people and just life in general. 

 Downtown was very busy. Filled with people, 

laughter, life, entertainment. I always love it.

To all a good day and a great weekend.  

Take time to do what makes your soul happy.

When the weekend calls for adventure, 

don't ever hesitate to answer...

~Nadiya~

Friday January 23rd~

May your day be full of small wins and big laughs...

 Yesterday morning while we were having 

breakfast the fog rolled in, and it remained foggy 

for quite a few hours afterwards.  Interesting to

 see  and luckily after we came back from

 mom and dad the fog had cleared up.

Waking up this morning to fog once 

again.  Not a usual thing but two days in

 a row makes for a different kind of morning

 pictures.  Not bad, just a bit different.

We went to mom and dads and they also had 

early morning fog, that cleared up while we were 

there. Arvid assembled a few things my dad had 

bought. A cabinet and some shelves for the garage. 

As mentioned before Arvid looks at this as 

exercise. Yesterday he had a good one. 

On our way back home we stopped into a little

 Bistro by us. It opened up just a few month now and

 they specialize in all kinds of sandwiches, salads

 and delicious cafes.  I had to try the cafe latte. 

Did not disappoint.  The sandwiches were also 

very delicious and huge. I still have half left.

While Arvid watched a soccer game I went to feed 

Legacy. She was on her pink mat. Waiting for her

 foodies. She ate then took a break to lick 

her food off her face. Happy Legacy.

The fog is still hanging around.  Friday and our 

usual would be to go downtown.  Back to beautiful warm 

Florida weather.  Makes for a good outing later today.

Sun on my face, worries erased...

~Nadiya~

Thursday January 22nd~

Acknowledging the good that 

you already have in your life is the 

foundation for all abundance...

 Yesterday turned out to be a beautiful day. 

Legacy was back on her spot and she didn’t act 

scared   Hopefully that will be the same today 

Arvid of course had a few soccer games.

 Both he, Sniff and In watched. I only watched

 it on and off.  Pretty boring most of them.

After the game we went for our walk. 

Perfect ending of the day. It was warm and

 we enjoyed another beautiful sunset. 

Life’s simple pleasures are always the best. 

 Throughout it all Sniff had quite a few naps, but 

always close to us.  Morning is here and Sniff is

 been patiently waiting for food on his mat.

To all a very good day.  Today we visit

 mom and dad, and yes my dad has a few things

 for Arvid to assemble.  Good times ahead.

Gratitude turns what we have into enough...

~Nadiya~

Wednesday January 21st-

If you are always trying to be normal, you

 will never know how amazing you can be...

 Yesterday was quiet. Well mostly.  Arvid always 

has something to do and somehow I am always part

 of the plan 😂 Sometimes I would like him to do his 

errands alone. Just like I do mine. One can hope.

Heat is still going since the apartment is really cold 

otherwise, the outside temperature is not bad at all.  Yesterday 

I saw that Florida in many part had the same temperature

 as Alaska's state capital. Yesterday here in Ft.Myers we

 also woke up to the same temperatures 37F (3C) 

 Today is looking much warmer.

In the afternoon I went to feed Legacy.

 Once again she was not there.  The landscaper 

guys trimmed the trees in her area, made lots 

of noise and I guess that kept her away.

 Her area needed a good cleaning so I 

cleaned up.  Collected the trash, someone had 

opened a can of food and left it for her. She 

ate half the other half I trashed because 

I’m afraid of the ant infestation. 

I really don’t like when they leave the 

food in the can. She can get hurt.  Anyway, I

 cleaned up. Left her fresh water and dry food. 

Back home Arvid was still watching TV.

 Sniff was asleep but keeping an eye on the 

game every so often. Both happy as a clam. 

As the week progresses, it is also going

 to get warmer.  More like Florida, less 

like Alaska.  A very good day to all.

Your "normal day" is someone's 

 dream, so be thankful every day...

~Nadiya~

Tuesday January 20th~

First you make your habits, then your habits make you...

 Yesterday after breakfast I went to feed Legacy 

since I did not see her yesterday afternoon.  It was cold

 and very windy.  She was not there, but I saw an empty

 bowl next to her mat.  Whatever was in it, she had eaten

 all of it.  Always someone nice out there.  Legacy

 is much luckier than many of the other outdoor,

stray kitties who have no one to care them.

Though she was not there I cleaned up her area.  

I brushed off all the debris off her mats and in 

doing so I got a little cut under my eye from one

 of the branches there.  I'll survive.  Plus it's just

 another scar to add character to my face😂

I did go back later in the afternoon, my usual 

time and she was there.  Something/someone has

 scared her because she stayed behind the fence again 

and does not want to come out.  I did give her food.  I

 went on my knees and pushed it behind the fence.

Morning at home follow a pattern.  Sniff refuses 

to eat, Arvid stands by him, talks to him and does 

get him to eat some food.  When Arvid wants 

to he has a lot of patience.  I saw it with him

 and Brutus, and I am seeing it with Sniff.

We did try the mini pineapple and it did not

 disappoint.  Super sweet.  Arvid and I have 

been having little nibbles of it everyday.  To all a 

very good day.  The heat is on at home, so right

 now we're not freezing.  Nice and warm.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, 

then, is not an act, but a habit...

~Nadiya~

Monday January 19th~

A positive mindset opens the door to endless 

possibilities. Start your week with belief...

 As the new week begins, it is once again

 cold again.  A few more days of it and then 

back to “normal” Florida temperatures.  So far,

 January has been pretty cold 🥶 Too cold.

Yesterday we went to lunch with mom and dad. 

They treated us to a good meal at Nervous Nellie’s 

on Fort Myers Beach. We had plans to sit outside, but the 

day turned out to be cold and windy without much notice. 

 Indoors was just as good and best of all it was warm.

Afterwards we drove them around the beach

 and showed them what Hurricane Ian did and how 

progress is slowly coming along. My mom loved

 all the colors. Says it reminds of of Key West 

and the islands. Does the same for us.

Afterwards we drove home. Arvid was our tour guide.

 We went in one car.  Mom and dad left and Arvid and I

 walked over to feed Legacy, she was not there. It was

 too windy for her to be out there. The wind was 

howling.  Glad she has a safe place to go to.

Today it’s cold. Nothing much planned for the 

week as of right now. We will go over to mom and 

dads one day this week, but it all depends on what 

happens. Yesterday's sunset did not disappoint.

Sniff has been sleeping most of the day yesterday

 on his bed by the TV. I keep the towels on it nice 

and warm by putting them in the dryer. He

 hardly used his heating bed yesterday.

To all a very good week. May 

it be better than the last.

Success is the sum of small efforts,

 repeated day-in, and day-out...

~Nadiya~

Sunday January 18th~

When you arise in the morning, think of 

what a precious privilege it is to be alive 

– to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love...

 Yesterday turned out to be a beautiful 

sunny day. Bit on the cooler side but if 

you’re moving you sure get warm fast.

 As Arvid was watching soccer games,

 I went to the Farmers Market Downtown 

Fort Myers.  It is the first one for the year

 and will hopefully go on until April. 

 Being a beautiful sunny day most people 

had the same idea. It was packed.  Hopefully it 

will be the same next Saturday.  The street

 was closed off between 9am-1pm.

   Good to see that because it means business 

for everyone.  People were buying up a storm.

 I also picked up quite a few things for us.

These markets are not cheap, but everything 

is fresh.  I picked up some baklava and when I

 went to pay she said $20. Yeah I was a bit shocked,

 but I do like it and it sure looked freshly made.

 I  tried a piece as soon as I got home, and it

 was really good. Baklava is a rich, sweet dessert

 pastry made of layers of filo (phylo) dough, filled

 with chopped nuts, and sweetened with syrup or 

honey. It is a staple in many cuisines, particularly

 in the Middle East, Greece, and Turkey.

  Also got some New York style bagels 

for myself and my mom and dad.  Vegetables 

of course and Argentinian empanadas. 

 I sampled a few other things as well. I’m

 hoping that my mini pineapple is as sweet as 

I remember it to be.  These little ones in the 

Bahamas and Puerto Rico tasted like sugar.

When I got home Arvid was still watching 

soccer.  Sniff sleeping next to him.  I made 

lunch then in a few hours Arvid decided he 

would walk since I had already done mine.  

He went out.  I went to feed Legacy.  As soon

 as got back home my phone rings.  Arvid of

 course, telling me that the day is too beautiful

 to be indoors.  Arvid gets restless when alone.

He said if I wanted to go to our favorite 

hangout and have a drink.  Next thing you

 know I'm rushing to get changed and meet 

him at Hideaway.  It was a perfect outing.

Wake up every morning with the thought

 that something wonderful is about to happen...

~Nadiya~