Wednesday June 9th ~

 The secret of your future 
is hidden in your daily routines...

Sniff has his routines, another reason I love him so

 much.  He keeps me consistent, and I know what he needs,

 and when he needs it.  He loves to bask in the sun early in the

 mornings before Arvid gets out of bed.  As soon as he hears 

movement in the bedroom his basking in the sun is done. 

 He loves his dada, even though I am the one who

 tends to all his needs.  He does love me as well 😻

Seaweed still everywhere around us.  Smelly!

Yesterday we were without water for some hours. 

 Arvid wanted us to go into San Juan, but I was 

really not in the mood.  I was preoccupied with 

Marbles and how she was doing after surgery.  

  Everything went well.  She stayed overnight and 

I will also be keeping her overnight at the vets today.

  Just to be safe.  All our kitties came home the same

 day, but Marbles will be released in the wild again, so

 better to be safe than sorry.  I missed her this morning.

Myself and another lady who live in our complex

 are working together to spay and neuter Marbles

 and MacGyver.  These two are the friendliest and the 

only ones I can actually touch right now.

Eventually I will consider spaying and neutering 

a few others on my own.  We have to start somewhere. 

 Today I saw 2 new babies 💔😢 It's a vicious cycle.

A brand new day begins.  Arvid says he's not bored 

as yet in Puerto Rico.  says he's not ready to leave nor

 does he miss Fort Lauderdale as yet.  Sniff and I do.

 I miss my home, at the same time I hate the thought 

of leaving the kitties.  I am so torn.  If it were not for 

the kitties I would push to go back home ASAP.

The above was at home in Fort Lauderdale.  

We have a good life.  Won't complain, but I do 

miss that feeling of home where we belong.

I long, as every human being, 

to be at home wherever I find myself...

~Nadiya~

Sunday February 7th ~

 Sometimes what you’re looking for

 comes when you’re not looking at all....

Sunday.  What can I say. Covid is getting to me 

today a little too much today.  I miss my parents and sisters. 

 Imagine, Arvid has not seen his mother since the summer 

of 2019.  For sure he has to get there this summer 

Covid or no Covid. She is after all in her 90’s

Last night we had a friend over for drinks and 

some nibbles.  Was very nice.  Lots of laughter and 

good times. Even Sniff was happy to have company.

Last night I also made a batch of Cosmos.  

Very good, but boy so very strong.  Lasted me

the entire night, and even so, at the end I had to 

dump some of it.  maybe a little more today as

 we relax?  Quiet Sunday Sound good already.

Today I plan to make dinner at home. No takeout😃.

 Usually on a Sundays we do takeout, but Arvid and I feel 

like having steak, and Arvid does not like when we do

 it as takeout.  Steak, baked potatoes, Béarnaise sauce

 and a little salad. I’m already anticipating my meal, 

but not the clean up.  Goes with the territory

Not much happening here.  Soccer today ⚽ 

Some cleaning up after last nights visit.  It’s a taking

 it easy kind of Sunday. Just like last Sunday 🤫 Time

 to chill on this beautiful day.  Happy day to all.

Take time to be quiet...

~Nadiya~

Monday May 18th ~ REOPENING TODAY!

Today is not just another day.  It's a new opportunity,

 another chance.  A new beginning.  Embrace it...

We are open and ready for business.  That 

is South Florida, Fort Lauderdale and Miami, 

the last 2 counties that were left to reopen. 

Happy, happy, but as of right now Arvid and I won't 

be doing anything any differently.  We will still self isolate 

at home 😒 Arvid say, "it's just being cautious."😕

I am ready to go places, explore again, but I know

 it's not happening anytime right now.  Waiting 

until Arvid feels more comfortable with it.

Monday.  I am so ready to see what happens next.

I am so happy and grateful for all the

 amazing opportunities coming my way...

~Nadiya~

Happy Friday ~

 I’m convinced of this: Good done anywhere is 
good done everywhere. For a change, start by 
speaking to people rather than walking by them like 
they’re stones that don’t matter. As long as you’re 
breathing, it’s never too late to do some good...

Crispy colder Friday morning here in Fort Lauderdale.  

I am enjoying the coolness in the air.  Of course it means no sitting

 out again on the balcony.  Arvid is not fond of the cold.

I don't think I will ever stop missing having my
parents close by.  Many of our outings takes
 us right by the house they used to live in.

Today most likely Arvid and I will be going to
Fort Myers to look at a car for a customer.  If all goes
 well we will be driving home with a Corvette.

Last night we worked late.  We received a car around 8pm.
  Both Arvid and I had to do some pushing and moving
cars around.  Was not bad to be out working. 

The only thing Arvid was concerned about was
 if we were going to make it back home in
time to watch his TV shows.  We did. 

While he watched TV, Sniff wanted more
 brushing, so he had a good 10 minutes of it.

Good day to all, and I hope this is the start of a great
 weekend ahead.   Remember,  If you have only one
 smile in you give it to the people you love.

Nothing will work unless you do...

~Nadiya~

New Week ~

Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience...

Sunday was peaceful and quiet.   We spent the day 

enjoying scenic Norway.  I love the colors of nature combined

 with the colors of the the houses in the horizon.

Here are a few of my favorites from the last few days:

I love taking pictures of the houses.  Set against

 this stunning background that is scenic Norway.

Over the weekend we went to a car show.  Pretty nice cars there.

We also went to Lovoyea.  There we saw swans.

  Fierce swans.  One tried to attack me.

Like any good summer day in Norway, we had rain.

Soon we would have been a week already in Norway.

  I miss my little Sniff too much and can't wait to

 see him soon.  For now it's time to make some

 more beautiful memories with everyone.

Beauty is grace and confidence. I've learned

 to accept and appreciate what nature gave me...

~Nadiya~

Friday Again ~

I've learned over and over that life 
happens on its own terms, not mine...

The concert may hot have been that good, but we 

still had a good time.  These two started the celebration at

 our apartment, and then I of course drove us all to the concert. 

 Seems like I am always the designated driver.  That's 

what happens when you don't drink I guess.

I woke up at 4am because I couldn't sleep, and also because

 I wanted to be at the lab by 6am to get the bloodwork done.

I really have not been feeling that great lately.  I'm sure

 it's because of all the tests and the different "stuff" going into 

my body.  Hopefully soon this will be over for this year 

and I will be back to feeling like my usual self.

I got to the lab a little before 6am.  Thinking I would be
 one of the first, no such luck.  Almost 20 others thought the same.
 The wait was no that long.  One hour and I was done.  After that
I headed to the hospital to Nuclear Medicine for my body scan.

Other than having to lay for an hour without moving all was OK.

 After the body scan I had another
scan of my throat.  That was a little
more uncomfortable because
 I had to really hyperextend.

Now it's over, but just heard
 back from Nuclear Medicine
 that I MAY have to repeat the
body scan tomorrow.

I'm a little fed up and tired
 with these tests, but I know it's
something that has to be done.
  Hopefully only once a year.

Back home Sniff is asleep.
  Arvid is out and about already.
I have the morning all to myself.
The way I feel  just want to go to
 bed and lay there for the rest of
 the day.  Yes, I do not feel that
great right now.

On the other hand it's Friday.  Not up to doing much
 right now, but hopefully that will change in a few
hours.  It's getting cold again today and we expect
to see a lot of rain in the next couple of days.

Happy Friday all.  Enjoy the weekend and live life
 to the fullest.  You never know what tomorrow
 holds.  Truth is, I have no idea what will happen
between today and tomorrow either.  Life!!!

Write it in your heart that every day is the best
 day in the year.  Things turn out best for people 
who make the best of the way things turn out...

~Nadiya~

Saturday ~

The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts...

Any day that includes a good cup of coffee is a good day.

Allergies have been a little better so very happy about that as well.

May your Saturday be one filled with positive vibes, 

lots of laughter and always a reason to be grateful for.  

Sniff Sniff.  Full of love and affection.  That face, impossible

 to not love.  Yes we love our Sniff Sniff very much. 

 Everyday I remind myself that we can't reach for anything new

 if our hands are still full of yesterdays "junk"/"sorrows"  

My Brutus is always in my thoughts and in my heart.  I know I 

love Sniff, but sometimes I do feel guilty because I know 

that both Arvid and I are probably holding back.  

I keep reminding Arvid and yes me that Sniff deserves all the love

 we can give to him.  He's not Brutus.  He's our Sniff Sniff, and he is a
good, good kitty.  I hope one day I will be able to call him "my baby"
  So far I just can't bring myself to do it.  You see Brutus was/is my baby.

It's been 2 and a half years now since our Brutus died, and 2 years 

Shadow died.  Time makes that agonizing, gut wrenching pain more 

bearable, but time has not erased a single memory of what I am missing.

Sniff has made life so much better today, and for that I am grateful.

I miss you.  I don't know what else there is to say...

~Nadiya~