Another Day ~ Tuesday may 24th

 I just try to understand that tomorrow is another day...

After a long day, you come home and you see this.

I love sunsets, sunrises, I just love all 
the beauty around us.  And there is a lot.

Most mornings I see the birds and get to enjoy 

then for a little.  I feed them and in a way they bring me 

a little closer to the kitties I left behind in Puerto Rico. 

 Never far from my thoughts nor my heart.

Sniff has hours on entertainment just watching them. 

 They are no longer scared of him and they tease

 him all day long.  He loves it.  Keeps him busy.

Danielle, (our niece) and her boyfriend had a great time

 in Aruba.  Sure wish we could take a little trip somewhere right

 now.  J, (our nephew) and his girlfriend are now in Europe doing 

a little exploring.  Ahhh travel, seems such a far away thing these 

days for us.  One day we will be bouncing around again 😂

Wishing everyone a very good day.

  Let positivity be your guide.  Mindset is everything.

Practice like its competition and compete

 like it's another day on the practice court,,,

~Nadiya~

Monday May 23rd ~

 The journey to success begins with a step. Take that step this week...

Arvid gets all involved in soccer.  
Yesterday watching the last game of the season,

 all covered up with Sniff's ratty blanket. 

 Sniff loves all of his ratty blankets.

As the new week begins, I can only imagine so many 

scenarios that await us.  I am so grateful that Arvid and I work

so good together.  One without the other will be no good.  

Sunday was relaxing.  I was so happy to just be home

 and make us a good homecooked meal for a change.  During 

the week I eat in the office.  No complains, but it's nice to just

 sit relax and not have to answer phone calls while eating.

On Saturday we took our maintenance man and his wife

 out to lunch again.  Once again, we went to Drafts.

  Seems like everyone likes it and it's the best BBQ

 chicken wings in town.  Our favorite in town.

Sniff is doing good.  He needs to get his yearly

 check-up, but I have not had time as yet to schedule

 it and take him.  Thank goodness he is healthy and 

seems in perfect condition.  That being said

 I need to make time for his checkup.

Forget my checkup.  I have not been to an 

endocrinologist since October.  I need to go every 3

 months.  My hormones are having a field day.

Fortunately, I have not had the urge to do harm to anyone. 

 As yet.  But the week is young and who knows what will

 happen.  To all a great week ahead.  make it a good one.

 Forget about the failures of the past week. This week

is an opportunity to do better. Look ahead. Be great...

~Nadiya~

Sunday May 22nd~

 Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in

 a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything 

whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset...

At the end of a long work week this is what Arvid looked like.

But he was happy and felt very accomplished. 

 Yes, he/we got lots done this past week.  Today we relax 

and just take it easy.  Tomorrow is right around the corner.

Wishing everyone a relaxing day.  If all we did was stay in, 

watch some TV and do nothing else, that is a good day.

  That is the plan, but as we know plans do change..  

It feels like winter is coming back.  Cold day.

Peace brings with it so many positive emotions

 that it is worth aiming for in all circumstances...

~Nadiya~

Saturday May 21st ~

Sometimes we just need to put down our

 phones, close our eyes and take a few deep

 breaths. Ideas are often in-flight patterns around 

our brains, just waiting for clearance to land...

When life gets busy, it can be challenging 

to find time to relax. It’s during those times 

that relaxation is most important for all.

Short workday today and then a little chicken

 wings for lunch.  Makes for some good

 times, and delicious foodies.

I'm not exactly sure why I come in on Saturdays,

 but then I remember the tenants like to get their mail.  

Yesterday Arvid was super happy trimming the hedges. 

 Let's just say he used a third of the time doing it.  Compared

 to what it would have been, and he actually did a good job.

Hope you have a really good day and that the rest 

of your weekend is relaxing and stress free.

As important as it is to have a plan for doing

 work, it is perhaps more important to have a plan

 for rest, relaxation, self-care, and sleep...

~Nadiya~

Friday May 20th ~

  Life is like breathing. If you try to hold it, you’ll lose it.

 But let it come & go & you’ll always be connected to it...

It has been a good week so far with lots accomplished.
 The week is not yet done for us, but we feel good.

It's been crazy weather week.  Lots of rain, thunder 

and lightning one day.  Next day it's all the way in the 90'sF

 then it will be "cold" the other day.  With all the running 

around we do, especially Arvid, he's still in his shorts.

Sniff is scared of thunder and lightning, but now

 he does not run and hide under the bed.  Instead, he's 

been coming close to us and tucking himself as far as

 he can get into us.  He does this mainly with Arvid, and

 during the morning hours he comes on the bed between the

two of us making sure his paws make contact with us.

I can't say we are getting used to working 6-7 days

 a week, but I will say that when we do take Sundays 

off it feels as if we should be at work instead.

I miss those relaxing days in Puerto Rico, the long

 walks along the beach, and my mornings with the 

kitties.  Life happened and we go with the flow.

To all a good weekend.  Enjoy and have some fun.

Every now and then, go away, have a

 little relaxation, for when you come back to

 your work your judgment will be surer...

~Nadiya~

Thursday May 19th ~

 Look for something positive in every day, even 
if some days you have to look a little harder...

The work week is soon done.  Boy this week is

 sure going by fast.  Tuesday was a busy day at Almost Home, 

just like the other days, but that could also be because Arvid and

 I just do not sit idle.  We always have something we can do,

 even if it means Arvid does a little sweeping.

We swept every corner of Almost Home, but with the 

wind we have been having and the leaves blowing all over

 the place it just does not seem to be enough.  Oh well, today 

is another day.  I am sure we will find things to do 😂.

At Almost Home I take care of one of the tenants kitties.  

She does not see so well so once a day 6 days a week I go to

 her room, scoop the little, and do a little sweeping.  Her kitty 

Pookie likes me and I like her.  She reminds me of Brutus.

I have already bought Pookie a scratch pad and several catnip toys.

  She loves to play and I did not see any around.  Now when I go

 I spend a little time playing with her.  She enjoys it as do I.

Here at home I am thinking up ways to deter the squirrels or

 whatever is eating all my bird seed every night.  I was covering 

the feeders every night with a plastic bag,  but that didn't work.

  I am now covering them with a pillowcase.  Hoping for the best.

Arvid, Sniff and I had a relaxing evening, and now ready to

 face the day bring what it may.  Happy day all and let's do it.

You can't control the world, but when 

you control your thoughts, you bring order...

~Nadiya~

Tuesday May 17th ~

 Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be...

The talk is all about the prices of gas going up,
 and honestly it has skyrocketed.  Then I get this from 

a friend.  Yup!  Sure, went way up those prices.

Just a regular evening at home.  Sniff 

trying to get as close to Arvid as possible.

Sniff always take the long route to get

 to his comfy spot.  We just look and smile.

And yes, he sniffs everything and everyone in his way.

Work hard, play hard.  The best of both worlds.

Today had our Brutus been alive he would have been 

16 years old.  Also had Shadow been alive he would have

 been 6 years old.  Mama misses you both very much and

 we will always have a special place in our hearts for you.  

Brutus, you took a piece of our hearts the day you died.

Remember that very little is needed to make a happy life.

~Nadiya~

Monday ~ New Week Here Again

You'll find that implementing small changes 
can have a significant impact on your life.
 Remember - little hinges swing on big doors... 

Happy Monday! Start your work week on a positive note.  

Look forward to Mondays with enthusiasm and motivation! 

The start of a week should be a good motivator to live 

each day to the fullest. Start Mondays with the thought 

that something great is going to happen today!

Happy Monday/start of the brand new week everyone. 

 Remember, where most people jump ship, only the truly 

motivated and the truly committed push forward towards

 one clear destination through even the hardest of times.

Waking up once again to a foggy start of the day, and to a

 little cooler temperatures.  Like it.  Hope the coolness lasts for a 

few days.  Not winter cold, just a coolness in the air.  Perfect.

Never wait for tomorrow, 

what if tomorrow never comes?...

~Nadiya~

Sunday May 15th

 You need to just do nothing sometimes...

Just these two having the best time snuggling

 up to each other.  Not sure which of the two likes 

it best, but for sure they both enjoy being close.

After a long day at work, this is my favorite sight.

Today all three of us will take it easy and just have a quiet, relaxing day

Wishing everyone a relaxing day.  Take time to smell the roses.

Waking up to a foggy morning, but cooler.  

Yes happy that it's cooler rather than sweltering hot.

Sometimes we just need to take a little time for ourselves...

~Nadiya~

Saturday May 14th ~

 No matter what yesterday was like, birds
 always start the new day with a song...

Last night.  Both very tired.  Having a much

 needed relax time together.  They have earned it.

Since I switched the position of the bird feeders,

 Sniff has been having the time of his life.  He spends 

hours just watching them.  Now he does not 

get enough sleep time.  Imagine that.

Today is a short day at work.  We really do not have

 to go in, but I feel like I should.  The tenants expect me 

there and I just can't find it in me to disappoint them. 

 Plus my roses need lots of watering everyday.

Looking forward to a relaxing day.  Hope everyone has the same.

Today is a new day.  Even if you were wrong 

yesterday you can get it right today...

~Nadiya~

Friday May 13 th ~

 A great attitude is like a perfect cup of coffee,
don’t start your day without it... 

I have tried everything to keep the squirrels away from

 the bird feeders.  I finally bought 2 hanging hooks that

 hang from the deck.  Hopefully the squirrels are not that 

smart to get to it, and hopefully the birds are smart enough 

to know that it's here.  Now to wait and see what happens.

My allergies are as bad as can be.  Very tiresome.
  In the day we need the AC at home. At nights we use 

the heat.  The weather is driving me crazy.  Not full winter, 

not spring either.  Right now, Puerto Rico sounds heavenly. 

Fridays in Puerto Rico, boy do I miss those outings, 

and those fruity drinks. The best there is 🍹

Happy Friday all.  May the weekend be all you 

want it to be.  Enjoy and have a great time.  

Friday the 13th doesn’t happen too often, so when

 it does, you don’t want to skip out on celebrating the eerie 

vibes of the day.  Have a spooky fun day everyone.

A little spark of kindness can put a colossal 

burst of sunshine into someone’s day...

~Nadiya~