Nadiya...Loving Every Moment: You're the first and last thought of my everyday. I miss you.

Oct 20, 2017

Hello Weekend ~

When I was 17 I used to admire people with luxuries.

Now I admire people with inner peace...

The last few days have been pretty exhausting for me. Once again the

flu symptoms seem to be coming back. Combined with constant

running around does not seem to give the body time to recoup.

As you can see Sniff Sniff feels exactly the same. In his defense,

this is how he feels everyday. Thankfully he is healthy and doing great.

Arvid not taking any chances. He stays bundled up at work and at home.

Mornings are "cold" but it does warm up nicely during the days.

Weekend is already upon us. Nothing much planned as of now,

but that can change suddenly. I do know there is another car show in town,

and if I know Arvid well (which I do), he is definitely there right now.

Man has to have some fun too. My bet is he's there right now.

Happy Friday all and remember, calories don't count on the weekend.

Take time to do what makes your soul happy...

~Nadiya~

Oct 28, 2016

And So Begins Another Friday...

Friday, the only decision you need to make is bottle or glass...

Here's to those who who's us well and those who don't can go to hell. One of my
dads favorite quotes, and one he has taught us from the time we were little.
Hello all and so begins our Friday. The fact that it's gloomy,
windy and dark does not matter. It will be a good day.

Friday. Always something special about it. Maybe because Arvid "quits" working
at 5 and we declare it officially the weekend? Maybe somehow the stress
levels drop and in seeps in plans of things to do that we won't normally do
during our workweek. Yes, I love the sound of Friday and weekends.

Yesterday I had an early start of the weekend. I took a trip to the mall and made a pit
stop to Blue Martini. Yes, could not resist it. Just me, a few others and a drink
making it a perfect Thursday. Afterwards I met with Arvid for lunch
at the food court. I was already in the weekend mood.

I had a good time and enjoyed watching the scantily
dressed waitresses making delicious drinks.

Friday. Fruit day. Meaning Swap Shop. Looking forward to my coconut and
some of my favorite tropical fruit. Can already taste it. Last week I bought lots
of coconut for my parents and sisters. They love it and since they don't find
it readily in their hometowns, I wanted to treat them to some.

Sniff is good. Sleeps. Eats. Plays. And "talks" non stop. Love him and look
forward to making memories that will last forever and that will fill some of the void
I carry with me. I miss my BRUTUS a lot. When I shower I picture Shadow
always waiting to catch the droplets as I step out of the shower. He was
something else. Fast and always on the move. A cutie he was

Nothing planned for today, but that's OK. Really would not mind being home and
relaxing a bit. It has been a hectic week. Lots of doctors appointments and
lots of running around. On the bright side, I did manage to vote yesterday.
Yes, I feel good and am happy because I am the first one in
my family to have voted. They all vote next week.

Arvid is busier than usual if that is possible. The man does not know what it is
to take a break. Luckily he has me to remind him of what it is like to take breaks,
and to get out every so often. We complement each other that's for sure.

Wishing you all a good Friday and a happy start of the weekend. Remember
everyone, life is like a mirror, we get the best results when we smile at it.
Give it a try. Truth is I sometimes have to remind myself of this also.