Friday Feels ~

 Each day has a different shape to it.  You just roll with it...

Amenities in our building have reopened following 

certain guidelines.  The pools, the gym with appointments can 

now be used.  I asked Arvid if he thinks we will go to the pool,

 his answer was "most likely not."  Does not surprise me.  

 Back home in Florida we rarely used it.  We do have 3
 pretty pools here in our complex.  This being the main one.

Fridays we usually go to the beach.  Have a Pina Colada and 

catch a little of the sunset.  Hopefully today will do the same.  

Depends on how Arvid is feeling.  I had no side effects from

 the vaccine other that a little soreness to the arm, but nothing 

even worth mentioning.  See how or if Arvid feels anything.

A great day to all.  Make each day your masterpiece.

The only secret behind a good day is a good attitude...

~Nadiya~

Thursday ~

No matter how good a person you are,
 you will always be bad in someone's story...

Sniff doing the "lazy" thing again. He wakes up,
 hunts a little then back to bed.  Life of a cat 😻 If 

you are a Sniff, there is nothing to worry about.

On the other side of the "pond" there are all these homeless 

kitties.  They sure don't have it easy.  They never know where 

their next meal is coming from and if they will live to see another

 day.  I try my best to do what I can, but it's not enough 😿

There is another lady I know of who also feeds the 

kitties in the mornings.  She and I have named the kitties

 and we have both named the same one Fluffy.  Where as I 

call him ShyBoy, she has named him Freckles.  ShyBoy/

💙 Freckles did show up today.  I'm so very happy.

Not much planned for today.  Thursdays and Sundays are

 usually my no cook days.  Of course depends on how Arvid 

feels, and what he has to do.  So Thursday unfortunately is

 a hit or miss.  Sundays now.. we always do something.

This mornings sunrise from my walk trail.  Always a

 beautiful way to start the day.  To all a good one also.

The moment you are ready to quit is usually the moment

 right before a miracle happens.  Don't give up...

~Nadiya~ 

Wednesday April 14th ~

🙈 Sometimes I wonder if all this is happening 

because I didn't forward that email to 10 people...

I received a call last night telling me to show

 up today for my vaccine instead of Thursday.

  Guess we're doing this.  Happy day to all.

Tomorrow Arvid gets his first shot.  

Soon we will be vaccine certified 😳😂

US: we can't shut everything down because of climate change.

Mother Nature: OH really?  Here's a virus.  Have a little practice...

~Nadiya~

Wednesday April 14th ~

 Make your someday today...

Every night Sniff waits for me to get up so that he can

 "steal" my chair.  Once I do he jumps up and Arvid covers 

him up with his favorite blankie.  The blankie is hanging by

 threads, but Sniff loves it and he gets covered every night

 around 9:30   I have to seek alternate seating 😂

Lately Shyboy has not been around.  I saw him on 

Monday, not in his usual spot.  I did not see him most of last

 week nor did I see him yesterday or today.  I have a soft spot

 for him.  Arvid says I have a soft spot for all of them. 

 ShyBoy is one of the originals and now I worry😿

We have been to the beach to see the sunset. The beach

 is packed.  Puerto Ricans love the water and every spare

 minute they have is spent at the beach.  Enjoying good times

 and loving life.  They are always smiling and happy ⛱

Sunsets in Puerto Rico.  From the beach and below 

from our building.  Either way, they are beautiful.

Good days and bad days are part of life.  

Stay positive and you will always be happy...

~Nadiya~

Tuesday April 13th ~

 Just because my path is different doesn't mean I am lost...

It's no wonder Puerto Rico is called the Isle of Enchantment.
  It is as beautiful and any of those so called exotic getaways, 

if not more so.  Best part is that is is also accessible.

These are pictures I took from someone else's post.

Of course not all is beach and blue waters, there is also poverty.

  Just like every other part of the world.  One thing though the

 people are always happy, and always ready to help out.

On a different note, Mala sent us some pictures of Sachin. 

 I showed them to Arvid and he said, "he looks like a movie star. 

 make sure you tell Sachin I said so."  Have to say Sachin sure 

put a whole new meaning to facial hair.  I normally do not like

 facial hair in men, but Sachin brought back the SEXY in it.

Wishing everyone a great day.  May it be a day to remember.

Sniff is acting up again.  Not wanting to eat.  Ongoing.

Don't let yesterday take up too much of today...

~Nadiya~

New Week- Monday April 12th

  Opportunities hide in unexpected 

places, you only need to look closely. 

Have a great week ahead...

As the new week begins I wonder what new 

and exciting prospects it may hold.  Today we 

go venturing out into the San Juan area for

 Sniff’s foodies and for Arvids bread 😻

The PetSmart we have in our area has a limited

 selection of the food Sniff likes, and there

 is no “Whole Foods” store in the area.  

When we came to PR we brought with us 

6 loaves of bread from Florida but it’s soon done.

  Arvid is not happy.  He love's his bread and the one's 

in the "regular" grocery stores just don't do it 

for him.  Not here not in Florida either.

Yesterday we had a great time with my sister 

and Kimsy. Unfortunately J was not able to make it.  

Puerto Rico is back to everything being all open.

The place was packed and there was life all around us

  it was very good to see people having a good time again. 

 The cops were in the background reminding everyone 

should they forget to keep their distances and to maintain

 their masks in place.  Different times that’s for sure.

We had dinner at our favorite spot where the 

view is the centerpiece of the entire dining experience. 

 Food and drinks of course were good, but the view...

Have already done my walk for today, fed the 

kitties and now to enjoy a little quiet time with 

Sniff before Arvid wakes us, and life gets hectic.

Good morning and happy new week to all.

No one dares stand in the way of a moving train. 

This week, you will be unstoppable. Have a great week ahead. 

Three things you shouldn’t lose this week; your faith, your

 courage, and your smile. Happy new week

~Nadiya~

Sunday Vibes ~

 Being a family means you are a part of 

something very wonderful. It means you will 

love and be loved for the rest of your life...

Relaxing, peaceful, quiet.  The three of us still in

 bed at the same time for a change.  Usually I am awake 

and out way before Arvid.  Was good to sleep in.

Next Sunday routine is to call his mother, 

Victoria and Michelle in Norway.  A routine that

 has been going on for over 20 years 💗

Here at home we look forward to lunch with Nirvana 

J and Kimsy.  Always a very special time together.  

Weather has been really good these last few days.

  No rain just blue waters and blue skies.

After 14 months Nirvana, J and Kimsy will make 

their way to North Carolina.  Vaccinated and feeling

 better that my mom and dad will be safe.  finally the day

 has come where all of us will soon see our parents

 again.  Arvid and I saw them at the end of February.  

Now the rest of my sisters are following suit.

Hopefully by summer it will also be OK to travel

 to Europe ✈.  Arvid has not seen his mother since 

summer of 2019, and the last time we saw Victoria,

 Michelle and the gang was February/March 2020.  

Wishing everyone a great day.  Looking forward to

 seeing my sister and the "kids"  I'm smiling all the time.

We may have our differences, but

 nothing's more important than family...

~Nadiya~

It's Time ~ Saturday April 10th

 Look for the good in every person and
 every situation.  You almost always find it...

Both Arvid and I were holding out to get the Covid-19 

vaccine,  but we figure it's time.  My entire family is already 

vaccinated except for Lilly Vade who is under 14th, Sachin, 

Gabsy and Riley. It's in the works I am sure.  Pretty soon 

everyone will be vaccinated.  Guess that's good.

In Norway Arvid's mom has been vaccinated,

 but as of right now the rest of the family are waiting

 to get their appointments.  Hopefully soon also.

We both have appointments on the same day, but different 

locations and of course different times.  Unfortunately I 

was not able to get them at the same location.  Bummer.  

Arvid's is closer to home, mine is almost an hour away.

Saturday.  Filled with soccer and more soccer.  Arvid

 and Sniff very happy..  I'm happy as well because I can then

 read without being disturbed too often.  The good life 😍

Hello Saturday.  Please be good to us all.💛

Look for something positive everyday, even

 if some days you have to look a little harder...

~Nadiya~

Friday ~

 I am a strong woman because a strong woman raised me...

It has been busy ever since we woke up.  For both of us.

Being inn Puerto Rico does not mean our business is

 on hold.  Arvid has been busy all morning buying 

a car for one of our customers in Norway.

I did get my morning walk in.  I saw many many 

kitties and I have been meeting some of the neighbors.  

Most come from different parts of the US, and have decided 

to make Puerto Rico their home.  I have met a few from 

Florida also.  Everyone wants to be in PR it seems.

The weather has been beautiful and the sunrise this

 morning was stunning.  It sure took my breath away. 

 Yesterday we saw from our balcony one of the kitties 

we knew.  I named her bully because she used to 

always chase away the others and attack them. 

 When we saw her yesterday she had about 5 babies 

with her.  Broke my heart to see all these babies and

 to know that they will face all sorts of adversities

 and may not live too long. I struggle with this.

Fridays in Puerto Rico.  Always something

 interesting to look forward to.  To all a

 happy weekend.  Be safe be happy.

It's Friday.  It's time to make stories for Monday...

~Nadiya~

Thursday April 8th ~

 At this point I'm just going with the flow. 
 Whatever happens, happens...

I got my walk in early this morning.  The mornings are

 beautiful for walks.  Temperature is still on the "cooler" side

 and there is always a little breeze.  Best of all I get to feed all 

the little hungry kitties on the way.  There are so many.  

The truth is not only am I helping them, but they are
 also helping me.  The kitties motivate me to get up early every 

morning and go walking.  Because I know they are hungry and

 they are waiting for me.  Mutually beneficial is how I see it.

Arvid and I stay busy by doing a little something everyday.

Sniff is once again "acting" up.  Suddenly he won't eat.  Of 

course I get stressed.  I don't know if he's missing home 

or is just being fussy, with Sniff it can be anything.

One thing for sure, Sniff sure loves his siesta time.  That has

 not changed, if anything he sleeps even more than before.

Thursday already.  Arvid and I will be trying out something 

different today for lunch.  There is a sandwich restaurant not far

 from us.  Supposed to be very good.  Will see later today.

To all a very good day.  April is breezing away from us.

If you can't control the current of the river 

then don't fight it just go with the flow...

~Nadiya~