Feb 13, 2025

Thursday February 13th~

Happiness never come to those who fail 
to appreciate what they already have...

Another beautiful sunset greeted us on 
our walk yesterday.  I am always in awe of it.


A few things going on today.  As always we're 
most happy when we are busy.  Today is Thursday 
after all, and today I do not cook 🙌  Always good
 to have a little "break" in the middle of the week.


Yesterday Nina in Pennsylvania and Rima in Virginia had 
huge snow storms.  Pictures below are of Rima's backyard.  
It sure looks beautiful from far.  Both doggies, Marley the
(black Labrador,) and Kingston (golden Lab) love the snow.
Hopefully when we visit in May it will be lots warmer.


Mornings are always the same here.  Breakfast, tea/coffee 
on the balcony if not too warm.  After that Arvid takes pleasure 
in doing the dishes.  He sure enjoys it and says that while doing 
them he plans his day and comes up with lots of ideas.  I 
told him he can do dishes all day long if he so wishes.


 Yesterday I enjoyed a few chocolate covered 🍓strawberries 
and grapes just to get into the feel of Valentines Day.  Didn't 
work 😂  Of course Arvid did not try any.  More for me.


Yesterday I had another trip to the mall.  You can 
tell by the shoes.  Arvid was busy watching soccer and
 I was bored.  Had a good time browsing around and
 checking out all the Valentine's Day displays/stuff.


A good day to all.  Arvid and Sniff are still asleep. 
 I am loving my quiet time in the mornings.



Life becomes more meaningful when 
you realize the simple fact that you’ll
 never get the same moment twice...

~Nadiya~

Feb 12, 2025

Wednesday February 12th~

 I can say that life is good to me. Has been and 
is good. So I think my task is to be good to it. 
So how do you be good to life? You live it...


 As soon as I wake up I open Facebook.  Not to see
 anyones story or what they are eating or who they know.
  I open it because I look for news/pictures/videos of M15
 and F23.  Since their babies died it's not too often they 
appear on camera view, so I keep checking all day
 long.  You can say that I "stalk" M15 and F23.
My day is always better after "seeing" them.


This morning as I opened FB I  saw a post that 
made me pause for a second because it is so true of 
so many of us.  I want to think I am better than this, 
but I have to admit to doing the same at times.


I wake up everyday with a grateful heart.  Of course there 
are days when I feel like things could be better, should be
 better, but then I get busy with my day and realize that
 I am indeed blessed and for that very grateful.


The boys enjoyed quiet time, soccer time and water time.


It's been several months now since I have been on 
one of my morning walks.  Unfortunately my knee always 
hurts really bad in the mornings.  By afternoon it's better. 
 Yesterday was not a good day.  We were supposed to go 
for a walk, but I was limping so badly that we didn't. 
 My guess is that eventually I have to have surgery.


Life.  Does not always pan out the way we want 
or expect it to.  It's a balancing game, and many a times 
my balance is not great.  I learn something every day.


It takes no more time to see the good
 side of life than it takes to see the bad...

~Nadiya~

Feb 11, 2025

Tuesday February 11th~

Love isn't just for couples; it's for everyone...

 I went to the mall just to browse around.  Of 
course it was all about Valentine's Day.  I don't think 
much of the day, but I sure enjoyed the displays.


From what I observed, men were sure doing a lot of shopping.


As always it never hurts with a little trip downtown.


Arvid of course was restless so he had to wash 
the car.  The man does not know what it's like 
to slow down.  Good and not so good at times.


Yesterday we decided to try the hot tub.  First time 
for me since we moved to Fort Myers.  Arvid had tried it 
once before back in 2022 when we first moved here.  Gotta 
say we really enjoyed it.  It also made us reminiscence of 
Chicago.  The best pool and hot tub we've ever had.


Another very hot week here.  Another record 
being set/ broken. This year so far it has been new 
records set for the weather here in Florida.  Let's see 
what comes next.  Can't wait.  Always interesting times.


To all a very good day. Already
 a beautiful sunrise coming up.

Adversity causes some to break 
and others to break records...

~Nadiya~

Feb 10, 2025

New Week~ Monday February 10th

 Today is a new beginning. Take a
 deep breath, smile, and start again...

And the winning team of Super Bowl LIX are 
the Philadelphia Eagles.  Congrats Eagles fans.


Woke up to another beautiful morning. 
 Perfect way to start the new week.


Sniff wakes up early with me, but 
after eating goes strasing back to sleeping.


Yesterday Arvid and I tried out a new restaurant here in
 the downtown area called Sip and Sizzle.  Sip and Sizzle 
where you grill your food on a hot stone.  Was interesting.


After dinner we heard a little music and ended up 
at our favorite ice-cream spot.  Love Boat Ice Cream


As the new week begins, it's looking a little less hectic 
than the ones before, but the day is still young and Arvid
 is still groggy from sleep.  That most likely will change 
and fast.  Like I always say, we thrive when busy.


It's not whether you get knocked
 down, it's whether you get up...

~Nadiya~

Feb 9, 2025

Sunday February 9th~

Like it or not, we live in interesting times...

 I'm still smiling when I think of our outing in the early
 morning of Saturday.  Mostly because of the guy we met and
 the way Arvid "shut him up" as he puts it.  In the meantime 
we did enjoy drinks by moonlight.  Was an interesting time.


Super Bowl 2025: Kansas City Chiefs v. Philadelphia Eagles 
The Kansas City Chiefs meet the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday
 for a date with history. The chiefs are trying to become the 
first NFL team ever to win three Super Bowls in a row.


My Sniff loves his fresh laundry.  Cats are attracted 
to fresh laundry for a number of reasons, including
 warmth, comfort, and the scent of their human. 


Yesterday was a quiet day here at home.  We watched 
a movie in the evening, had some snacks and to spice it up 
a bit, we had a Pepsi each.  It was a good time for sure.  


To all a good day.  May your favorite Super Bowl
 team make you proud today.  Let's go Chiefs🏈 By the way, 
I'm not a football fan, but we're taking Missouri here🏈


Probably the last sound heard before the Universe 
folded up like a paper hat would be someone
 saying, "What happens if I do this?"

~Nadiya~

Feb 8, 2025

Saturday February 8th~

 Be humble and never think you
 are better than anyone else...

Most of yesterday we spent at home, well Arvid did.
  I was out and about in the morning taking care of 
a few chores and doing something just for me.


Just a cup of coffee and some alone time does me wonders.  
I just sat and remembered ohh so many things.  Made me 
smile and at time made me a little sad.  Life happens.


Arvid had another busy day, but then 
Arvid is the master of busy😂  I try not to ask, 
just in case he tries to involve me in his "busy."


Yesterday evening we detoured from our downtown 
outing.  Instead we went to Punta Gorda to listen to music.  
Just a half hours drive from us.  Well worth the drive.


It was a good evening that prolonged a little more 
once we got home.  We gave in and went downtown.


All's good at home.  Just a little later start for the 3 of us.


Don't let the sun go down without 
basking in the happiness it brings...

~Nadiya~

Feb 7, 2025

Friday February 7th~

Success isn't always about greatness. It's
 about consistency. Consistent hard work 
leads to success. Greatness will come...

 It's was a pretty busy Thursday.  Mostly for Arvid.
  I swear if he's not doing something he gets really bored. 
 Arvid works harder than anyone I know.  And he's much
stronger than anyone I know.  Just ask my parents 😀


There is just beautiful weather all around us.  Arvid and 
I are making sure we enjoy it all.  January was way too 
cold, but February and March predicted to be almost
 if not perfect winter weather.  Definitely a paradise.


Arvid and I had our downtown outing.  The sky 
was blue and though it was warm, there was also a
 coolness in the air once you stepped into the shade.


Arvid and I have "used" our downtown more than we have
 ever made use of any other place we have lived in.  When 
we lived by Las Olas Blvd in Fort Lauderdale, we rarely went 
for walks on Las Olas.  We did walk though by the New River. 
 Fort Myers downtown is small.  Very small, maybe that's why
 we like it so much.  It has everything we need and like.


Friday.  The weekend is already upon us. 
  Looking forward to whatever the day holds. No 
matter what it is we always have a good time.


The weekend is a small slice 
of heaven to recharge your batteries...

~Nadiya~

Feb 6, 2025

Thursday February 6th~

 Make every effort to change things you do not like. 
If you cannot make a change, change the way you have 
been thinking. You might find a new solution..

Always a good time when we can go for walks.  
Even better when we catch a beautiful sunset.  
That was the case yesterday.  Mesmerizing.


It's always "work" to get Arvid to take a picture.  He's 
always grumbling how he does not understand why I do
always want pictures.  Most times I get him to agree.  Quite 
often he just walks away.  Yesterday was a "good" day.


Sniff has so many spots.  By mid afternoon he 
loves to be on his condo basking in the sunlight.  


 Whenever I get to feed the lil" ones, that for me is a good day.


A good day to all, and a reminder that 
common sense is not so common in many.


I did then what I knew how to do. 
Now that I know better, I do better...

~Nadiya~

Feb 5, 2025

Wednesday February 5th~

 We are addicted to our thoughts. We cannot change 
anything if we cannot change our thinking...

Today begins my doctors/lab appointments for the year.
  Breast cancer has a five year window, with regular checkups
at least two times a year for now, those are breast imaging
 scans and follow ups.  Not complaining.  Could be worse.


Thyroid cancer requires regular lab follow ups.
  I do labs anywhere from 2 to 4 times a year depending 
if the thyroid meds are working. Since I was diagnosed 
with thyroid cancer in 2014 not only have I gained 
a ton of weight, but my meds keep changing 
every time I go see my endocrinologist.


Today I did labs for two different doctors whom I 
will be seeing before the month is over. It's becomes
 routine more than anything else. Just get it done with.

Florida is experiencing warm weather.  Love it, 
but of course in some areas the warmth has broken 
records.  It's been a year where records (weatherwise) 
are being broken all the time now.  Climate change.


To all a good day.  Halfway into the week
 already. February is sure going by fast.


The only person you have to please is yourself...

~Nadiya~