Sunday January 11th~

 A winner is a dreamer who never gives up...

Yesterday Arvid and I went over to mom and dad's.  

This time there was not much to do, so we just chatted and

 came up with some plans for the coming week.  As always 

mom had a lot of food to give to me.  Not complaining.

Yesterday was a beautiful day. Arvid and I 

decided to have our Sunday outing on Saturday. 

 Good choice because we had the best time. 

We went to one of my favorite places.  I like it

 because not only is the view great, but they carry

 the whole snapper (fish) my favorite fish.  As always it

 was delicious and I have leftovers for two days.

After lunch we walked around a little.  Always a 

boat that catches Arvid's fancy.  Then he tells me we need 

to get a boat, and I say no because I remember the time 

we had boats.  So much work.  We would use it.  Have 

a great outing, but spent more hours cleaning it than 

using it.  Even so, the idea always intrigues me.

I enjoyed the sunset and what a sunset it was. 

While Arvid enjoyed his drink, I enjoyed taking 

pictures.  Both very happy with the outcome.

The Westin and the restaurants around there is  one of 

our favorite spots.  Me for the fish, and we both love

 the view.  Especially at sunset. Just stunning.

I was awake very early again.  Had time with Sniff 

who started to "bef" for food at 5am.  I resisted and did not 

give in until 6am.  Arvid is more rigid in this than I am.

Today we plan on taking it a bit slower. Arvid 

was a little tired after yesterday. Looking forward 

to hopefully having pizza for lunch. A good 

morning/day to all.  Hope it's a good one.

Your future is created by what 

you do today, not tomorrow...

~Nadiya~

Saturday January 10th~

What we have once enjoyed

 we can never lose; all that we have 

loved deeply, becomes a part of us...

Starting the day with a bit of humor always

 makes me feel better, and the internet sure provides

 many outlets for this. Looks so much like our Sniff. I 

wish right now I was able to enjoy it as I usually do.

Right now even the humor is not making 

me feel better. I’m heartbroken. Rima’s fur 

baby Marley is on his last days.  Below is 

Marley and his brother Kingston.  One a 

black labrador, the other a golden one.

She loves that dog more than life itself.  Just 

like most do with their pets.  They become part 

of your family.  Some people like them more

 than they like other people.  She’s hurting and 

because of that I’m hurting. I love Marley 

and soon he won’t be here anymore.

It is amazing how much love and laughter they

 bring into our lives and even how much closer

 we become with each other because of them.

All is good here.  We are going to mom 

and dad's.  See if there is anything for Arvid

 to do.  He was the one who suggested we go.  

To give him something to do he said.

To all a very good day.  Be grateful for what 

the day holds and always be thankful for what we

 take for granted someone else is praying for.

If there is a heaven, it's certain our animals

 are to be there. Their lives become so interwoven 

with our own, it would take more than

 an archangel to detangle them...

~Nadiya~

Friday January 9th~

We never know the worth

 of water till the well is dry...

 As of December 23, 2025 approximately 61%
 (43679 square miles) of Florida is under drought 

conditions and 17% (12019 square miles) is abnormally

 dry.  For Fort Myers the drought is serious. 2025 has 

been the driest year on record for Fort Myers.

That being said, the skies are even more beautiful 

than ever and the palm trees so far do not seem to be having

 any hardships.  Seriously though, we really need rain.

My knee was not as painful yesterday so of course

 we went for a little walk.  Took care of Legacy and we

fed the squirrels peanuts.  I also always carry bird seeds

 for the birds.  There are always many birds around.

It was a happy and relaxing outing for both 

of us.  Both Arvid and I stayed to watch and 

enjoy the sunset as did so many others.

 I’m sure wherever you are the sunsets are just as 

amazing.  Lucky us all we get to see beautiful sunsets

 and sunrises everyday if we take the time to look.

Florida sunsets, always beautiful. Take time

 to find your beautiful sunset/sunrises as well.  Wishing

 everyone a good day and a happy weekend ahead.

It's a new normal and I really do think

 that global weirding is the best way

 to describe what we're seeing...

~Nadiya!

Thursday January 8th~

Be so fulfilled with yourself, that even when 

you are alone, you feel in good company...

 Yesterday I had a very good day. It was quiet. 

I brushed Sniff. Gave him a pedicure and I did

 absolutely nothing that would stress me out or hurt

 my knees. That is until later in the afternoon😳

  I just took it easy.  Even better, by mid morning

 yesterday Sniff finally ate some soft foodies.

 Just this alone made the day so much better. 

I don’t know what I would do if something

 should happen to Sniff.  He’s getting older and

 I do know cats can live for over 20 years at times, 

but our Brutus died when he was just 9 so every 

year with Sniff is not taken for granted. He’s 10 

years old. We have had him now for nine of 

those, and I want many, many more🐾

On his way back home from Fort Lauderdale 

Arvid called me quite a few times to update me 

as to how his trade meeting went.  Just hearing 

his voice I knew it went really well. Arvid can 

accomplish what others only dream about.  Yes,

 he's that good.  If there is a trade to be made, 

trust me, Arvid can and will get it done.

On his third call he asked about my knee and 

if it felt better.  Already I was "suspicious"  I said, 

"you're not planning on going for a walk when 

you get home are you?"  He said no, but how 

would I feel like going downtown to celebrate?

It didn't take me more than 2 seconds to agree

 to go.  I took two tylenols and got ready to go and 

celebrate his accomplishments of the day. To all 

a very good day.  Sniff ate again, we;re happy.

We would accomplish many more things 

if we did not think of them as impossible...

~Nadiya~

Wednesday January 7th~

Be so fulfilled with yourself, that even when

 you are alone, you feel in good company...

Our eagles are thriving.  Even though egg #2 

did not hatch, we have one very happy family.  

Mom and dad are spoiling their baby, E26.  Just like

 all parents do with their children.At times E26 is 

so stuffed with food, he/she can hardly stand.

Yesterday's visit to the vet didn't offer much 

help as to why Sniff stopped eating his soft foodies. 

 The good thing is he's very healthy, a bit chunky

 and does have a bit of an inflamed gum. Nothing 

according to the vet that should stop him from 

eating, since he still nibbles on dry food.

Sniff keeps crying for his sof foodies.  I keep

 putting it out but all he does is sniff it and walk away. 

 Good thing is he's drinking his water regularly. 

Yesterday I did go to feed Legacy but she was not

 there.  I cleaned up her area and gave her freshwater

 and left some dry food.  I met Abe again, he also

 gives her food and according to him a few of her 

siblings that stay in a different location.

Abe feeds them from the food everyone leaves for

 legacy so I went to the grocery store and bought a ton

 of canned food and dry food.  Gave it directly to Abe 

so that he can now have his own supply to feed a the

 kitties. Happy knowing all the kitties have food.

Today Arvid is going to one of his trade meeting. 

 I was planning to go with him, but my knee is really 

hurting and honestly I am stressed about Sniff.  Yes, 

I know he is doing good, but what can I say?

I actually look forward to a day all by myself 

and of course with Sniff.  I plan to take it easy.  Make

a good lunch and just do nothing strenuous.  Well will

 go looking later for Legacy to give her some food.

Solitude is where I place my chaos

 to rest and awaken my inner peace...

~Nadiya~

Tuesday January 6th~

We are still being 'ripped off' by

 the cartel of insurance companies...

 So yesterday I got absolutely nothing done 

in regards to my medical claims. I called several

 times. Was passed around from one person to yet 

another, and put on hold for long periods. I had 

other things to do so after a while I hung up. 

Today I take Sniff to the vet. He’s still not 

eating his soft foodies and after a "conversation"

 with ChatGPT, I figures he is most likely having 

some dental issues. I checked his teeth/gums and

 they are pink and swollen. I can't bear him being

 in pain, even though he does not seem to be.

Arvid and I went for our walk. I checked in

 on Legacy. Gave her clean water and food, but 

she did not eat. Guess she was not that hungry. 

I know she’s fed by others as well  I  cleaned 

up her mats so now she can be comfy again. 

My knee is not good but yesterday it really hurt. 

By the end of the walk I was really limping. 

Hopefully today will be a bit better.

A good day to all.  The fog is gone and 

sunshine once again reigns.  Definitely another 

good day.  Hope you also have a great day

 wherever you are. Make it a happy one.

How we behave toward cats here 

below determines our status in heaven...

~Nadiya~

Monday January 5th~

 Do not spoil what you have 
by desiring what you have not...

So far, 2026 is going well.  We have had

 the pleasure of being with a lot of family and

 hopefully this will continue to be the case.  

The days have been beautiful. What 

a difference a day can make.

As the new week begins both Arvid and I 

have a few things to take care of. I have to

 deal with the medical insurance company.  

I believe  I am being ripped off.  Don’t look 

forward to the “battle” that’s ahead of me.  Sniff 

continues to stress me out by not eating his soft

 foodies. Good thing is he looks healthy.  He’s not 

starving and he’s a happy boy. Still worried.

When Sniff is not behaving the way he use to, I 

worry, and right now it's been four days since he last

 ate his soft food.  Today I hand fed it to him.

Obstacles are those frightful things you 

see when you take your eyes off your goal...

~Nadiya~

Sunday January 4th~

It's not stress that kills us, it's our reaction to it...

 It's been two days now since Sniff has eaten 

any of his soft foodies.  I put it out.  He sniffs it 

and walks away. Yeah, it bothers me that he has not 

touched any of it.  He's not starving, but I just hope 

nothing is wrong with him.  Debating if he needs to

 go to the vet or just wait it out as Arvid says.

We have been having amazing sunsets these

 last few days.  Here are some.  Not taken by me, 

but they are all from Florida's Gulf Coast (Ft. Myers,

 Naples, Cape Coral, Punta Gorda, Sarasota).

Then the sunrises.  Makes me look forward to

 being awake early.  Whatever is going on right now 

the sky is "paying" the price, and we love it.

Last night as we went out, all you saw was this

 huge moon.  It was the January 'Wolf Moon." Arvid of 

course was rushing me, but I took my time and 

admired it, and of course take a few pictures.

It was a very pleasant evening. We went out 

to listen to jazz, but the place was really crowded and 

everyone spoke really loud so the music sounded mostly

 like noise. We did enjoy a few good drinks and of course

 I had my salad.  All in all a good time.  Christmas lights 

and decorations are still up.  Everything looks beautiful.

Earlier in the afternoon I of course went to feed Legacy. 

 She was laying on the pink mat I put out for her.  I had 

some leftover baked chicken breast so she had that

 together with her Fancy Feast.  She was happy.

The evening was beautiful.  There was life

 happening all around us.  Always love seeing 

people happy and having a good time.

Arvid and I did a little pub-hopping, but as always we 

seem to end up at Hideaway.  After all they carry his 

favorite draft beer.  Landshark.  To all a good day.

When everything seems to be going

 against you, remember that the airplane 

takes off against the wind, not with it...

~Nadiya~

January 3rd 2026~

The secret to a rich life is to have

 more beginnings than endings...

Mornings belong to Sniff and I.  Quiet, peaceful and 

relaxing.No matter how early or how late I get out of bed, 

Sniff is waiting to be brushed, and yes I love brushing him.  

He makes me happy and he always relaxes me.  Below 

when we lived in Fort Lauderdale.  Always with me.

All I know is that by afternoon I will be pretty 

exhausted, but in a good way.  I love mornings, I 

just wish I could sleep in a little longer. 

 Some days I do, most days, well I'm awake.  

This all started after Brutus died.  Ever since 

then, I do not/ can't sleep like I did before.

When Brutus died not only did he take a piece of my

 heart with him, but he also took away my ability

 to sleep like a baby as Arvid liked to say.

Sniff makes it easy to be awake.  He's always up 

with me and keeps me company.  Even when he's 

asleep on his heating bed, it's comforting to just

 watch him.  Takes my mind to a better place.

Yesterday we enjoyed the afternoon with 

mom and dad.  Arvid and my dad did a few 

things together, mom and I did some on our own. 

 Afterwards we all met for lunch.  Always a very

 good time.  Good food and good company.

You may have a fresh start any moment you 

choose, for this thing that we call 'failure' is

 not the falling down, but the staying down...

~Nadiya~