Wednesday September 10th~ Chicago

Life's too short to wait.  Do something 

today for a better tomorrow...

 Our weekend I Chicago was amazing. In many

 ways it was like returning home, at the same time I do 

not think I would like to go to Chicago next summer.

As I told Arvid, “we have seen all there is to see.”  I 

would now like to see some other place.  Definitely 

one of the most beautiful cities we have been to.

We arrived and immediately began revisiting some

 of our favorite spots. It’s definitely a walking city, one

 of the many things we love about it.  We walked quite

 a bit, and because of my knee we also Ubered a bit. 

There was a lot of drinking going on during weekend, 

but boy was it delicious.  We even managed to do a

 fast little shopping at Macy’s.  For me always a

pleasant time.  I love to just browse around.

 It's a beautiful store and this time even Arvid 

wanted to go and do some shopping.  He didn’t

 find what he was looking for, but I who was not

 looking for anything found stuff.  Happy.

We just had a couple of days in the city so we had to pick

 and choose where we would go.  I chose House of Blues

 this time rather than Buddy Guy's Legends, not an easy 

decision, but we had to pick one. So did Arvid. Said the

 music over the weekend was better at House of Blues

   Never disappoints. I just like the ambiance in there. 

 Something to eat and drinks with music made for a very

 good time.  I had to visit their merchandise store. 

I don’t need anything but I love to check out what 

is new.  Since I already have quite a few of their items

 I just ended up getting a House of Blues tank top.

  After that we explored the city some more. It’s

 beautiful during the day, and spectacular at night.

  I don’t think I can ever get tired of it, but like I

 said I also do not wish to go there next summer.  I believe

 I love to explore and take my time looking at things more 

than Arvid. He is almost always in a rush to do things.

That's it for today.  Tomorrow a little more on our

 Chicago weekend.  For now a good day to all.  

Life is a collection of 

moments, make them count...

~Nadiya~

Thursday August 28th~

In the midst of movement and

 chaos, keep stillness inside of you...

 Since Oliver is no longer around, and I am happy 

he has a home, but at the same time I sure miss him in

 the mornings.  But Charley roams around all the time.  If I 

am lucky I see her in the mornings as well.  She knows 

where we live and she comes closer to me.  Of course I 

go out and feed her.  She does not eat much, but she 

sure is a good hunter.  Catches mice all day long.

We also have a groundhog.  He lives just across 

the street from us and I make sure to get him apples, 

carrots and sweet potatoes.  I don't often see him, 

but I known where he is.  Yesterday because of 

cooler temperatures he was out and about.

Soccer started a little over a week ago.  Arvid has something 

else to keep him busy.  Most of his games are in the weekends,

 but occasionally he has one mid week.  The other day his

 team Liverpool played.   After struggling, they did win

 the game.  Arvid was a little hoarse after the game.

Like I said, I know Oliver has a good home now, 

but I sure miss him, at the same time I am so happy 

he has someone to love him like he deserves.

No matter what kind of a day we are having,

 Sniff always gets lots of love and petting.

To all a very good day.  Once again it is a beautiful morning.

You may not control all the events that happen to you, 

but you can decide not to be reduced by them...

~Nadiya~