Tuesday November 12th~

It's your outlook on life that counts. If you take

 yourself lightly and don't take yourself too seriously, 

pretty soon you can find the humor in our everyday 

lives. And sometimes it can be a lifesaver...

Mom and dad are here and I'm grateful to have them 

and to spend time with them.  Arvid and I were there again 

yesterday.  Arvid broke his rule of not drinking during the week. 

 After all my dad brought him his favorite rum.  Arvid gave in.

 It's a good thing I am the designated driver.  The only times 

Arvid is the designated driver is when we are in Norway.

Yesterday we showed them a few things that 

they need to know about the house.  Arvid is very 

particular that everyone knows where all the 

valves are.  Just in case there is an emergency

Mom and dad need a few days to themselves

 as well.  They need to get adjusted and settled into

 their new surroundings.  They need to feel at home.  

Plus it's not as close to them as it was last year.

 In the meantime, Arvid is always busy.  Yesterday 

he went to the warehouse and helped a guy load 

boxes of collectibles.  Arvid traded for these.

At the house yesterday Arvid and my dad did the 

walk around the neighborhood. Arvid later said

 to me, "your dad talks to everyone.  He just 

goes up to them and introduces himself." 

 That's my dad.  The friendliest person in 

the neighborhood.  Ever since we were little 

that's how he has always been.  There is not a 

person around who would not like my dad.

A good day to all.  As always we stay busy.

Love the life you live. Live the life you love...

~Nadiya~

Wednesday January 25th~

Food, friends, sunshine, days well spent...

Any day downtown is a good day and when you get to share 

the place you love with friends, makes for even a better day.  Our

 friends visiting love everything Ford.  Why not then indulge by going 

to a place where the theme is all about cars.  That is Fords Garage.

Though today is on he sunny side, the temperatures have

 dropped a bit.  Once again we are having some cooler days. 

 Every once in a while it makes for a "good" change.

I love my mornings with Sniff.  We are awake early. 

 It's quiet and no one not even Arvid is stirring.  Arvid keeps

 telling me to ask my sisters to come over since we have a

 "guest" room.  The "guest" room happens to be my

 space with Sniff.  Our quiet time together. 

 I would love for my sisters to visit, but I would prefer 

they didn't stay with us.  I know why I say this.  It is 

best for the relationship and they also agreed on this.

That being said, Arvid is always helping with "stuff" 

 I love that and I love that everyone loves him.  I want

 to keep it that way 😂  You come, you visit, you leave.

  We do the same.  Visit with my parents then in a few 

hours time to leave.  Nice and pleasant for all.

Wishing everyone a good day.  Halfway thru the week already. 

 Time is sure going by fast.  I wish I could put a little pause to it.

Life is short, and if we enjoy every moment

 of every day,  then we will be happy no matter 

what happens or what changes along the way...

~Nadiya~

Tuesday November 29th ~

 However difficult life may seem, there is 

always something you can do and succeed at...

I just don't feel good today.  For the last 10 days or so I have 

been experiencing discomfort,  Not pain just an annoying, constant

 discomfort on the breast that I had surgery on.  All clothing right

now is bothersome and at times it makes me very irritable.  I know,

 part of the healing process and it will get better.  But it sure is really

 uncomfortable.  It feels as if someone punched me in the ribs.  

There are days I am just tired at not being able to do all the things 

I want to do, but then I remind myself that it could have been worse. 

 Something simple as doing light weight (as in very light weights), is

 not allowed for 4-6 months.  Not a big deal, but today this irritated me.  

Go figure.  I guess today is not my day, but the day is still young.

When I feel a little "run down" I look at Sniff and I brush him. 

 He cheers me up without him even knowing he does.  Arvid

 always makes me laugh, and he does everything to make me

 feel better when I'm down.  I'm fortunate to have them.

Tuesday.  This month is just about over.  Looking forward

 to December.  Hopefully my treatment begins and I can get it 

over with by the New Year.  2023 definitely has to be better.

Find your focus by seeking all that is good in your life...

~Nadiya~