August 1st~ New Month

 August is the slow, gentle month that stretches 
out the longest across the span of a year...

As the sun sets in July, we welcome August with open 

arms, knowing that even brighter days lie ahead.

 

I don't know what the month holds, but many people I care 

for have birthdays in August.  To all of you a happy birthday

 from now. No matter what life dishes out, always remember 

to do something nice for yourself.  Just a little something.

Yesterday I found myself doing exactly what I told 

myself I won’t do. I know the “schedule” of Oliver, the

 black and white kitty.  At least that’s what I told myself.

 So by 6:15am I don’t do my usual stuff, instead I wait for 

Oliver to show up so that I can go and feed him. By 7:30

 no Oliver.  I did breathe sigh of relief when closer to

 8am both Oliver and Charlie showed up for foodies.

For the next few days we will be having what 

Arvid refers to as perfect weather. Gone (for now) 

is that scorching heat. Instead we have beautiful 

weather and we plan to make the most of it.

To all a very good day/new month.  Yesterday Arvid and 

I went for a walk around the neighborhood, it's been a long

 time since we have done so. Was just a  too hot.  Even

 though my knee hurts, I know I need to do some exercise.  

It hurt, but it also felt good.  Nature was in full bloom.

August is the border between summer and autumn.

Breathe in gratitude, breathe out negativity

 that’s the essence of a happy life...

~Nadiya~