New Week- Monday April 12th

  Opportunities hide in unexpected 

places, you only need to look closely. 

Have a great week ahead...

As the new week begins I wonder what new 

and exciting prospects it may hold.  Today we 

go venturing out into the San Juan area for

 Sniff’s foodies and for Arvids bread 😻

The PetSmart we have in our area has a limited

 selection of the food Sniff likes, and there

 is no “Whole Foods” store in the area.  

When we came to PR we brought with us 

6 loaves of bread from Florida but it’s soon done.

  Arvid is not happy.  He love's his bread and the one's 

in the "regular" grocery stores just don't do it 

for him.  Not here not in Florida either.

Yesterday we had a great time with my sister 

and Kimsy. Unfortunately J was not able to make it.  

Puerto Rico is back to everything being all open.

The place was packed and there was life all around us

  it was very good to see people having a good time again. 

 The cops were in the background reminding everyone 

should they forget to keep their distances and to maintain

 their masks in place.  Different times that’s for sure.

We had dinner at our favorite spot where the 

view is the centerpiece of the entire dining experience. 

 Food and drinks of course were good, but the view...

Have already done my walk for today, fed the 

kitties and now to enjoy a little quiet time with 

Sniff before Arvid wakes us, and life gets hectic.

Good morning and happy new week to all.

No one dares stand in the way of a moving train. 

This week, you will be unstoppable. Have a great week ahead. 

Three things you shouldn’t lose this week; your faith, your

 courage, and your smile. Happy new week

~Nadiya~

Sunday Vibes ~

 Being a family means you are a part of 

something very wonderful. It means you will 

love and be loved for the rest of your life...

Relaxing, peaceful, quiet.  The three of us still in

 bed at the same time for a change.  Usually I am awake 

and out way before Arvid.  Was good to sleep in.

Next Sunday routine is to call his mother, 

Victoria and Michelle in Norway.  A routine that

 has been going on for over 20 years 💗

Here at home we look forward to lunch with Nirvana 

J and Kimsy.  Always a very special time together.  

Weather has been really good these last few days.

  No rain just blue waters and blue skies.

After 14 months Nirvana, J and Kimsy will make 

their way to North Carolina.  Vaccinated and feeling

 better that my mom and dad will be safe.  finally the day

 has come where all of us will soon see our parents

 again.  Arvid and I saw them at the end of February.  

Now the rest of my sisters are following suit.

Hopefully by summer it will also be OK to travel

 to Europe ✈.  Arvid has not seen his mother since 

summer of 2019, and the last time we saw Victoria,

 Michelle and the gang was February/March 2020.  

Wishing everyone a great day.  Looking forward to

 seeing my sister and the "kids"  I'm smiling all the time.

We may have our differences, but

 nothing's more important than family...

~Nadiya~

It's Time ~ Saturday April 10th

 Look for the good in every person and
 every situation.  You almost always find it...

Both Arvid and I were holding out to get the Covid-19 

vaccine,  but we figure it's time.  My entire family is already 

vaccinated except for Lilly Vade who is under 14th, Sachin, 

Gabsy and Riley. It's in the works I am sure.  Pretty soon 

everyone will be vaccinated.  Guess that's good.

In Norway Arvid's mom has been vaccinated,

 but as of right now the rest of the family are waiting

 to get their appointments.  Hopefully soon also.

We both have appointments on the same day, but different 

locations and of course different times.  Unfortunately I 

was not able to get them at the same location.  Bummer.  

Arvid's is closer to home, mine is almost an hour away.

Saturday.  Filled with soccer and more soccer.  Arvid

 and Sniff very happy..  I'm happy as well because I can then

 read without being disturbed too often.  The good life 😍

Hello Saturday.  Please be good to us all.💛

Look for something positive everyday, even

 if some days you have to look a little harder...

~Nadiya~

Friday ~

 I am a strong woman because a strong woman raised me...

It has been busy ever since we woke up.  For both of us.

Being inn Puerto Rico does not mean our business is

 on hold.  Arvid has been busy all morning buying 

a car for one of our customers in Norway.

I did get my morning walk in.  I saw many many 

kitties and I have been meeting some of the neighbors.  

Most come from different parts of the US, and have decided 

to make Puerto Rico their home.  I have met a few from 

Florida also.  Everyone wants to be in PR it seems.

The weather has been beautiful and the sunrise this

 morning was stunning.  It sure took my breath away. 

 Yesterday we saw from our balcony one of the kitties 

we knew.  I named her bully because she used to 

always chase away the others and attack them. 

 When we saw her yesterday she had about 5 babies 

with her.  Broke my heart to see all these babies and

 to know that they will face all sorts of adversities

 and may not live too long. I struggle with this.

Fridays in Puerto Rico.  Always something

 interesting to look forward to.  To all a

 happy weekend.  Be safe be happy.

It's Friday.  It's time to make stories for Monday...

~Nadiya~

Thursday April 8th ~

 At this point I'm just going with the flow. 
 Whatever happens, happens...

I got my walk in early this morning.  The mornings are

 beautiful for walks.  Temperature is still on the "cooler" side

 and there is always a little breeze.  Best of all I get to feed all 

the little hungry kitties on the way.  There are so many.  

The truth is not only am I helping them, but they are
 also helping me.  The kitties motivate me to get up early every 

morning and go walking.  Because I know they are hungry and

 they are waiting for me.  Mutually beneficial is how I see it.

Arvid and I stay busy by doing a little something everyday.

Sniff is once again "acting" up.  Suddenly he won't eat.  Of 

course I get stressed.  I don't know if he's missing home 

or is just being fussy, with Sniff it can be anything.

One thing for sure, Sniff sure loves his siesta time.  That has

 not changed, if anything he sleeps even more than before.

Thursday already.  Arvid and I will be trying out something 

different today for lunch.  There is a sandwich restaurant not far

 from us.  Supposed to be very good.  Will see later today.

To all a very good day.  April is breezing away from us.

If you can't control the current of the river 

then don't fight it just go with the flow...

~Nadiya~

Just Thinking ~ April 7th

As we start each day, it is up to each

 of us to choose joy and happiness 

to encompass our entire day...

We all make choices.  Not always the best ones,

 but hopefully we also learn from our mistakes.  Correct

 them and move forward. Life can seem short or life 

can seem long, depending on how you live it.

Everyday we learn and we see how precious life is.  There 

at times we all forget and we take too much for granted.  

It happens to all of us.  I try to make it my everyday 

goal to not take anyone or anything for granted. 

 Does not always happen, but I am trying.

Never wait for tomorrow,

 what if tomorrow never comes...

~Nadiya~

Tuesday April 6th ~

 No one is you.  That is your power...

Sniff is slacking off quite a lot these days. 

 I brought  him his favorite blankie from Florida,

 well one of his many favorites.  

This one was also a favorite of Brutus.  I

 bought it in 2015 on our way back from Norway. 

 On Norwegian Air. On our flight back home.

Brutus only used the blankie for a short time 

before he died.  Brutus had it from August 2015 to 

November 2015.  How I miss my Brutus. 

 I love our Sniff, but my Brutus took my heart.  Not a 

day goes by that I don't think of him and wonder if there 

was any way we could have done things differently.

A little kitty I "know" is soon having surgery.  Amputation. 

 Exactly what Brutus went in for, and never came back home.  

I remember saying to the doctor, "he's not going to die is he?"  

😿 The doctor said "no"  As everyone knows, Brutus died 😿

and my heart broke.  Our Brutus never came back home.

Life in Puerto Rico goes at a different pace.  

Of course I love the island, but I am homesick just 

like Sniff.  I always knew we would go back home.

  Now that's not happening. At least not in the near future. 

 Even so, life is good and there are so many reasons to

 be happy and grateful for, and that I am.  Always.

Wishing everyone a great day with better things to come. 

 Life is slowly getting back to "normal" the new normal

 that is.  Happy Tuesday everyone.  Make it amazing.

I believe that everything in life happens 

for a reason.  I have to believe this...

~Nadiya~ 

Try Being Happy...Monday April 5th

 People take different roads seeking fulfillment

 and happiness.  Just because they're not on your 

road doesn't mean they've gotten lost...

I have noticed that many people spend too much time 

worrying about what's going on in other people's life to actually 

have time to be happy themselves.  It seems like most people would 

rather be certain they're miserable, than risk being happy. 

 Happiness for me is waking up every morning next to the one I love. 

 Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have 

the power to make me happy or unhappy today. Some days I really have

 to push myself to face the world with new hopes and expectations,

 but like everyone, one does what one has to do.  It's life.

It is knowing that in good times and bad times Arvid 

and I will face whatever comes our way.  It was knowing that 

and any given time Brutus was right next to us, and that

 now Sniff is right around the corner waiting for us

 and loving us. Could not ask for more.

Happiness for me is being comfortable with who you are.  

It is that feeling of security that comes with knowing 

that you actually like the person you are right now.

Happiness does not mean that everything is perfect, 

but it means that we strive each day to be the best 

we can.  Do not look back on happiness or dream 

of it in the future. You are only sure of today;

 do not let yourself be cheated out of it.

All is good with us.  I do feel a little homesick, but I

 know it will get better.  I'm not sure why this is affecting me so much.  I should be used to moving around by now.

To all a very good day and a great week ahead.

 Those who can laugh without cause have either found the

 true meaning of happiness or have gone stark raving mad...

~Nadiya~

Happy Easter All~ April 4th

 Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life...

Regular day here.  The sun is shining and the it is warm. 
 Life in the island is very relaxed and calming to our souls.

As always Sniff and I have been awake early. 

 Sniff is of course sound asleep again.  He has already 

been fed and played with  for the morning.  Afternoons he

likes to be brushed.  Very consistent in his routines.

Yesterday we went to my sisters for dinner and they 

surprised me with a cheesecake all lit up with candles for

 my birthday.  had a good time.  We always do.

To all a good day and a Happy Easter.  

Quiet and peaceful times bring us closer

 to our souls true purpose in life 🌻

~Nadiya~

Life Goes On ~ April 3rd

 I'm not going to hold my breath because life goes on.

 Life is too short to sit around moaning about

 what could have been or what was...

Even though it rained quite a but yesterday, we were very

 lucky that it had stopped when it was time to go to the beach 

for dinner.  My birthday was very special in so many ways 🎂

  I am happy because I spent it with the one I love and because

 I received messages and calls from everyone that mattered.

Soccer is back on after a 2 week break.  Arvid is very happy. 

 As he says, "I'm fully booked"  Arvid is always a happy

 man, one of the many reasons I love him so very much.  

Not much phases him even when I am "offensive" 

at him.  Claims he likes it.  Very "special" indeed.

All is looking good today.  No rain as of this minute. 

 The boys are happy as am I.  Sniff is starting to feel a little

 more at home again.  Yesterday J asked, "is Sniff still 

homesick?"  I said yes, we both are.  But today is a 

new day and a good one.  Happy day to all.

No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today,

 life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow...

~Nadiya~

April 2nd ~

 Happiness cannot be far behind
 a grateful heart and a peaceful mind...

Another year to be grateful for all the blessings I have

 in my life.  I have a wonderful family both here in the 

USA and Norway. For them I am grateful and always 

thankful for.  Special mention to Victoria 💓

I have already spoken to most of my family 💛
 and have received beautiful messages from my

 nieces and nephews, Victoria, Anna, Liliana 

and and friends.  All very extra special.

Always one of the best ways to wake up is looking for the 

card Arvid gets me.  I love cards and he has learnt that.  Took

 some time, but he knows it makes me happy.  Most don't know 

this, but Arvid is a true romantic.  More so than I am 🙈

I look forward to another year full of who knows what 

to come.  One thing I am sure of is that with Arvid whatever is 

coming will be exciting.  As he said to me, "you make my life

 interesting and fun."  Here's to more of that and some.

A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles...

~Nadiya~

Hello April ~

 Whatever the new month is bringing for you, 

be it good or bad; always keep that smile

 on your face no matter what....

Once again a new month is upon us.  The corona-

 virus  pandemic is still going on.  Depending on where

 in the world you live, your restrictions are different.

  Life for some continues to flow "normally" while for

 many life has stood still for a long time, and still is.

Being in Puerto Rico allows us to enjoy a little more 

than we did in Florida, even though in Florida everything 

is just about as "normal" as can be.  It is just your

 priorities and how one decides to approach it.

Wishing everyone better times ahead. Don’t let it

 break you. No matter how hard it gets, life goes on. 

New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings

~Nadiya~