New Week ~

It happens to everyone as they grow up.

 You find out who you are and what you want, and

 then you realize that people you’ve known forever

 don’t see things the way you do. So you keep the

 wonderful memories, but find yourself moving on... 

The week could not have started out any better.
  Sunny and warm weather.  Clear blue skies everywhere.

That being said, Sniff still finds comfort on his heating bed.  

I keep it warm all day long, even when he's taking a break from it.

Feeling much better now compared to the last few days.
I think I am back on track and on the way to recovery. 

To all a very good week coming up.

If there’s a single lesson that life teaches us, 

it’s that wishing doesn’t make it so...

~Nadiya~

Happy Day ~

 May all your days be filled with umbrella drinks...

It rained just about all day yesterday.  It did not

 look good at all of our Friday outing.  Fortunately

 the rain stopped briefly at just the right time. 

 Arvid and I took off to one of our newest favorite 

Friday spots.  We made it there just in time, because as

 soon as we were seated, the rain came again.  And boy did

 it pour.  Even thought we opted for indoor seating

 this time, we still had sprinkles all over us.  

No matter where we go in Puerto Rico you find 

amazing drinks.  Last week as we were leaving one of our

 hangouts, I saw the waitress serving a drink I have never 

had before.  I asked what it was and she said it was

 a tropical coconut passion fruit sangria.

Yesterday I was determined to have one of those rain

 or no rain.  I sorta convinced Arvid that we needed to get

 out, and he of course was all for it.  He usually is.

Wile it poured on the outside, Arvid and I were nicely

 tucked away enjoying our Friday outing.  The waitress

 actually remembered us, and before Arvid could

 order his beer, she said, "and no lime🍋."

My coconut-passion fruit sangria was absolutely delicious. 

 I was in heaven.  I have never tasted as many yummy tropical

 drinks as I am right now. Every Friday is a burst of flavor and 

I am going to surely miss it when we go back home to Florida.

The sangria was packed with blueberries, grapes, 

blackberry, pineapple and of course coconut and passion fruit.

  It was just the best drink I have had for a long time. 

 And humongous.  Both Arvid and I enjoyed it.

I can't wait until next time to see what new tropical drink I 

might have.  Life is definitely delicious.  Happy Saturday to all.

Everyday you have two choices: continue to sleep

 with your dreams, or wake up and chase them...

~Nadiya~

Mall Time...Not The Same Anymore August 24th

I am not a shopaholic, I am helping the environment...

I asked Arvid if he would like to go shopping with me.  His answer was, 

"why, we don't need anything do we?  So simple.  Like as if we go shopping

because we needed something.  I go shopping because I don't need anything,
 but I would like to get a few things.  This Arvid will never understand.

The joy of shopping lies in what unexpected something will catch
our fancy.  Shopping for me has become quite a job these days.
The truth is Arvid is right I DON"T need anything, but what's the fun
 in going to the mall and not coming back with a little something.

I have perfected a little trick to make Arvid think I bought nothing.  I'm
sure many do the same.  I know my mom does it as well.  The trick is
to carry a huge handbag that's almost empty.  Once at the mall you
can fill it up, come home and no one is the wiser.  I think Arvid knows,
 but we both play the game well and both of us are happy.

Every so often I come home with a package and I thank
him very much for buying me so many nice things.
Even though he had no clue he did!  Now he does :)

Today is another day.  The malls open pretty early and who
 says a girl can't go shopping two days in a row?  Maybe we
meet at the mall, you never know.  For now, have
fun and if the shoe fits,buy them ALL!!!

Those were the good old days.  Today going to the mall
is not something I do much.  Since March I may have gone
to the mall twice.  I may have saved a little money, but what's
 the joy in life if you can't buy yourself something every
 now and again..  Thank goodness for online shopping.
Thank goodness for Sniff and all the love he brings.

New week already.  No mall.  No eating out.
No going out for my pina colads, instead is staying
 at home.  Isolating from others, and excited at the same
 time that it seems like soon life will start to happen all over
again.  Florida is on a good course right now as far as
COVID goes.  Hopefully it will continue this way.

Our week is packed with a little this and a little that.
Every little thing is like an outing these days.  Today
 we do the Swap Shop.  Coconuts and tropical fruit
are on my list.  That everyone is today's "chore"

Hello Monday.  Hello new week.  What do you have
 in store for us today?  Whatever it is we are ready.  Arvid
even more so.  He has been brimming with energy for
weeks now.  I wonder what he has cooking up for us.

Happy Monday all.  It used to be.. when in doubt
 go shopping.  Today that does not work.

You're right, shopping won't fix the problem.
But it will put me in a better mood when I have to deal with it..

~Nadiya~

Friday March 27th ~ Isolation Continues

Don’t cross the bridge until you come to it...

Yesterday the highlight of my day was to 

be take out for lunch.  I was really looking forward

 to chicken wings.  We both were.  We got it and 

were disappointed.   Both of us.  Let's just say

 it did not live up to expectations.

Many hours on the balcony.  I think I can get 

used to this. It's very relaxing and fun to just observe

 what otters are doing.  At the same time enjoying

 our coffee/tea in the mornings.  Not all 

is bad during this quarantined time

We see people enjoying morning water sports.
 Laughing and having fun.  Because after all, we get
what we put into this life.  Life is meant to live.

During my picture search, I found some of Arvid
and I in Rome. We were there in August some years ago.
 It was extremely hot, but we had a great time.  In Rome
 I remember buying a few leather jackets.  Today
the belong to my  nieces.  Couldn't be happier.

Another beautiful day begins here.  Hope you
are all having a good one as well.  Isolation is not that
 bad after all.  Soon it's time for the balcony.

Good morning all.  Not our typical day awaits us,
 but we are doing good.  Like everyone, making the most of
 what's happening in our world right now.  As of today the
United Stated took over the lead for most Coronavirus cases.
 No it's not a competition.  It's just how it is. Life.

Good things come to those who believe, better 
things come to those who are patient, and the best 
things come to those who don't give up...

~Nadiya~