What A Day...

Sleep did not honor me with it’s presence...

Yesterday started out so very beautiful and so very relaxing.  The beauty part did not change.

The day was gorgeous all day long, but boy it sure was crazy hectic.  We transported two

cars to the warehouse and one did not start so Arvid and I had to push it.  Imagine that!

From then on the day just took a life of it's own.  Even a bit too busy for Arvid and I.

To top it all off I had another doctors appointment.  This was with my regular doctor

to see what kind of treatment and follow up I will require.  Waited for an hour before

anyone saw me.  Not so bad I always talk to anyone around so I got to know pretty much  

everything that was going on with the 70 year old lady waiting with me.  Made time go by fast.

Boy people are darn interesting if one only takes the time to get to know them.  In that time

we had together, I learnt just about everything that was ailing her and I was privy to her 

religious beliefs.  Let's just say at that point she and I did  not see eye to eye, but even so

we never stopped talking.  More like I did not even when I was starting to get a sore throat 

and cough.  Guess I am just a people person.

Anyway I eventually was called in.  Now it seems that the doctor wants me

to go and have a Nuclear Medicine Consult.  What is that anyway?  Just a second 

opinion it seems as to whether I should take radiation pill because of the cancer.

Let me just say I was truly exhausted.  Yesterday was a very long day.

On a good note, Arvid's brother and family came in last night.  I know the next 

two weeks are going to be extremely busy and chaotic.  Part of me is excited and 

part already exhausted.  Have to make up my mind.

Right now I am having a few quiet moments alone with Brutus. 

It's quiet and the chaos of the day has yet to begin.  Peaceful.

Never thought that I would welcome quietness so much and just sitting

and not really doing anything right now is just perfect.  I am for now relaxed.

Breakfast and then some family time.  Sounds good to me!

Wishing you all good times ahead,
today and always.

Let the good times roll...

~Nadiya~

Flashback...

Good relationships are not just about the good times you share; they're also about the obstacles you go through together...and the fact that you still say I love you in the end...

February and March are always  busy months.
Meaning that I may not always be able to write a daily post,
 but so as to not leave the page blank,
 I will try to always post at least a picture or an uplifting quote

With friends and family visiting, we would like to spend as much time with them as possible and of course still continue to take care of business.  So if you don't see me here everyday, don't worry.

I will be around just maybe a little less often as usual.  

This picture was taken a few years ago when Arvid took me on one our my first trips ever to Norway.

One of my favorite times always in Norway are our trips to the mountains.

Breathtaking, beautiful and makes me miss the mountains.

Florida is flat, and growing up in Puerto Rico, and living in California I grew to love the mountains.

Good times becomes good memories and bad times becomes good lessons..

Love isnt just in the good times, its more importantly in the Bad times as well...

~Nadiya~

Rough Days....

Hard times don't create heroes. It is during the hard times when the 'hero' within us is revealed...

So far the New Year has not been so good.  It actually started pretty rough.  First Brutus got an infection that never healed.  This led to surgery and lots of stress and anxiety on poor kitty. It has been a few very uncomfortable days for him and he is definitely not a happy camper.

In a way it is kinda funny to see him hobbling along on three paws, but then I get sad for him and we both try to make things as comfortable as we can.  So far he is as comfortable as he can get.  Only problem is that I am awake around the clock just watching him and making sure he does not injure himself even more.

He's good and is trying his best to cope with three paws.  Using the litter is difficult and I sit with him for a long time next to the littler just waiting for him to go.  So far it is working.  I am sleep deficient, and I think in these last few days I have a better understanding what new parents go through.  Sleepless nights are not fun!

His best moments are those when Arvid sings to him and pets him.  Seems they both relax and have a good time.  Nothing gets in the way of their routines :)

As if this were not enough, Arvid is also having a minor surgery today.  My two babies will be not at their best, and of course I will do whatever I can to make their lives more comfy.  Did I mention I also have a bad cold and the flu?

Among all this not so good stuff going on, we did get some pretty good news.  Arvid's brother and his girlfriend will hopefully be visiting us this February.  We have a great time with them and both Arvid and I look forward to seeing them and spending time with them.

First my sister and kids, then my parents and now Arvid's brother and girlfriend.  Yes, this is good news and definitely something to look forward to.

Even though we have encountered with a few bumps since the year has started, I know it will get better.

Brutus will be healed.  Arvid will be pain free and a cold goes away.

Yes, we are fortunate and I look forward to 2013 and all that it promises.

 May the face of every good news and the back of every bad news be towards us...

~Nadiya~

Finally Here...

I'm having a good time. I'm going to treat every game and every day as if they are my last because I now know that they could be...

Mom and dad arrived.  We were at the house waiting patiently for them with lots of good food and drinks.

Little welcome to Florida.

I feel that the Holidays have begun.  Seeing the house all of a sudden fill up with their presence and all the goodies they brought, I know this will be another good Christmas.

Not one to sit still, my parents also have a very full agenda, aside from spending time with us they have many friends and family also in the area so come tomorrow they are heading out to the Hard Rock casino and Hotel for dinner and to meet with friends.   

I love the independence in my mom and dad. They want to go everywhere and checkout everything.  They are always doing something going somewhere.  Unlike many I know, who visit and never go any place other than Fort Lauderdale.  How boring.  I mean why come to the same place year after year and never discover anything or anywhere else!  Boring!

My mom likes long drives and my dad and her sure have a wonderful life always going to new places and meeting new people.  As Arvid says, if there is anyone who can win over the neighbors, it is my dad.  He has this ability to make friends with just about everyone.  Something I must have gotten from him.

There is no one I know that is friendlier than my dad.  Before they leave, I know he will know each neighbor by name and most likely he would have invited them over to the house for drinks and dinner.  My parents are very hospitable and generous. To this day the neighbors from our previous house still asks for him and always tell me to say hi to my parents.

Arvid and I will most likely see them later and also we will have them at our place on Saturday.  Dinner, drinks and the Fort Lauderdale Boat Parade.
Boat Parade
 The evening is all set.  Food has been ordered from our favorite restaurant plus I will be making a few of my parents' favorite.  Will be a good time even though Arvid still not fully 100% at his best.

Florida style Christmas:)


Yes, I am happy.  Life is good and when my parents are around it is even better.
Christmas in Florida together.
Wishing everyone a very good day as well.

I've calmed down, certainly, from the days of being 18, but I'm still having a good time... 

~Nadiya~