Mar 18, 2024

Monday March 18th~

A new week rolls in.  A week full of
 promise, potential and endless possibilities. 
 A week for you to pursue your dreams...

 As the new week begins both Arvid and I do 
our very best to always find something to do
 and to stay busy.  Today is no exception.


March has been a really good month so far. 
 My voice is slowly getting back to normal. 
There is still a little huskiness to it due to the
 hoarseness, but getting better all the time.


The weekend was good to us.  We enjoyed the 
company of a good friend and also we had alone
 time to enjoy downtown on our own and a little 
outing yesterday by the water always a good time.

As far as St Patrick’s Day celebrations went
we stayed away from the craziness and did stuff in a 
more relaxed setting.  Could be we are getting old, but 
for sure we like the quieter lifestyle.  We also have our 
routine of enjoying relaxed times in the evenings.
 Just watch TV and sharing each others company.


So far our week ahead is wide open. A little 
rain maybe a couple of days in the forecast, 
but otherwise sunshine all day long.

To all a very good week ahead.  May you
 accomplish all you set out to do.  For my sister
 Rima and family this is the week they move into 
their forever home.  They just bought a 10 
acre property and Arvid is “dying” to see it.  

Happy week to all.  And may you 
always have sunshine in your life.


You have to be where you are
 to get where you need to go...

~Nadiya~

Mar 17, 2024

Sunday March 17th๐Ÿ€ ~

Everybody is Irish on St. Patrick's Day,
 but if your name is Eisenhower, you've got
 to wear something green to show it...

 Everyone is Irish today๐Ÿ€ .  At least I can say 
that many years ago I had the last name of Riley.  
Makes me more Irish than many๐Ÿ˜‚I suppose๐Ÿ˜‚


Wishing everyone a relaxing a a good St. Patrick's Day. 
 If you plan on going to the parades, be extra careful and
 don't drink and drive.  Arvid and I will be staying away 
from the crowds today, but still doing something fun.


St. Patrick's Day is held on March 17 every year in
 remembrance of St. Patrick, who died March 17, 461.
 Although he was born in Britain, he is believed to be 
responsible for bringing Christianity to Ireland.


๐Ÿ€ Facts About St. Patrick found in Google:

He wasn't actually Irish.
Patrick was not his original name. 
He was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave. 
He studied a lot about Christianity in Europe. 
He claimed to have seen visions and heard voices. 
Green was not the colour he actually wore. 

To all a very good day and may you always 
live in interesting times.  You never know what 
worse luck your bad luck has saved you from


May you always walk in sunshine. May
 you never want for more. May Irish angels 
rest their wings beside your nursery door...  

~Nadiya~

Mar 16, 2024

Saturday March 16~

And real friends never have to tell you that they're your friends...

 Another good start of our day.  Both of the "boy" are rested
 and content.  More cuteness of Sniff from the other night.


Yesterday we had a friend visit us.  One of Arvid's friends 
from way before I showed up in the picture.  Happy to say 
he and his wife are also my friends now. Everyone had 
a good time.  Sniff included.  Sniff loves everyone.


Wishing everyone a good day.  
Been a bit busy already so all's good.


A good friend is a connection to life - a tie to the past, a 
road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world...

~Nadiya~

Mar 15, 2024

Friday March 15th~

Life is like a camera. Focus on what's important.
 Capture the good times. And if things don't 
work out, just take another shot...

 Starting the day with a little more of this unique
 Florida humor.  Florida man, don't mess with him.


Aside from going to Publix (our grocery store), 
yesterday was a very peaceful and quiet day.  Arvid 
watched some soccer and was super excited because he 
got to wash our car.  As always the evening was spent
with Sniff enjoying lots of time with us and we with him.


Friday again.  March is halfway done.  Time waits 
for no one.  The day is looking nice and warm.  Good day 
to all and whatever you do always give it your best.


Good times, great vibes. Life moves so fast. 
You gotta document the good times, man...

~Nadiya~

Mar 14, 2024

Driftwood Beach~ Jekyll Island, Georgia

Life's too short to not enjoy the beach.
The beach is another of my happy places...

 Just like me, many others appreciate the beauty of 
Driftwood Beach. Definitely a special place.


This is from someone called momE1 from Virginia,
 "Oh my - this is an absolute MUST stop! Honestly the 
driftwood is beyond description - I've never seen anything like it. 
Easy walk to the beach, and easy walk on the beach. These 
huge live oaks and palm trees that are on the shore are nature's 
artistry at it's most interesting. Definitely worth the trip!!


Arvid and I have been many times to Jekyll Island,
 he never has the time to do anything other than his trades, 
which he loves.  Leaves me with a day to explore Driftwood
 Beach and surrounding areas.  I don't think I will ever 
get tired of going there.  It's usually just once a year.


The day I was there started out chilly at a cool 47F (8C), it did
 warm up nicely.  Because it was so cold I did not expect to see as
 many people as I did.  They just kept coming and coming.
  It's the perfect walking beach and great for pictures.


Just enjoying the peacefulness of the beach like so many others.


I hope Arvid's next February trade meeting in 2025 will be in Jekyll Island. 


For me it is always a treat to be able to have time 
to do what makes me happy.  It re-energizes me, and
 I know Arvid feels the same.  I hope he does


All that being said and done, we were happy
 to be back home with Sniff.  I love him so much it 
scares me that I am the dependent one here.


A good day to all.  A little Florida humor for the day.


No matter what you're going through, a little
 humor/laughter makes you forget about your problems... 

~Nadiya~

Mar 13, 2024

Home With Sniff ~

Home isn't where you're from, it's where
 you find light when all grows dark...
 
I had a very good time in Georgia, but I
 was so happy to be coming home to Sniff.  
Both Arvid and I did what we liked.


This little face.  I don't know how I will
 be able to leave him for 3 weeks๐Ÿ˜ฟ, but I 
have done it before and he has survived.


Tomorrow I will be sharing some of my pictures from 
Driftwood Beach in Jekyll Island.  Too many things
 to do right now, no time to check the pictures.


A good day to all, and there is no place like home.

Where we love is home- home that
 our feet may leave, but not our hearts...

~Nadiya~

Mar 12, 2024

Tuesday March 12th~

There's nothing more peaceful than alone time...

 I have most of the day on my own.  Love it and looking 
forward to doing some more exploring.  Best part of the 
day will be late tonight when we get home to Sniff.  can't 
wait to see my little Sniff-Sniff.  I have missed him.


Life has taught me that being able to spend time on my 
own and to enjoy my own company is maybe an advantage
 I and many who enjoy the same have over many others.  


It means we are not afraid to venture out on on own 
regardless of the consequences.  As they say, loving 
your own company is a journey to self -discovery.  That
 being said, I love sharing life/adventures with Arvid.
  For now though, I will enjoy my alone time.


  Enjoying my own little world.  Capturing moments
 of solitude.  Simply content with being alone...

~Nadiya~

Mar 11, 2024

Monday March 11th~ New Week

When you have confidence, you can have a lot of fun. 
And when you have fun, you can do amazing things...


 The new week finds Arvid and I in Georgia.  We have been 
here a few times before and I am happy to say that I look forward
 to a few hours on my own while Arvid is in his trade meetings.  
I love my time alone.  I do what I want, at my own pace
 and no one to say "hurry up"  Definitely a good day.  


Today I plan to spend most of my day at Driftwood Beach
 in Jekyll Island.  It's not for everyone, but I love it there.  It has 
been consistently voted one of the best beaches by TripAdvisor. 
 At driftwood Beach ancient driftwood monuments line the
 waterfront, creating an unforgettable backdrop.


 I'm looking forward to my day and to what the week holds. 
 Sniff is home with our pet-sitter.  Good thing I will only be away
 from him for a few days, so all is good.  happy new week to all.


There’s no fun in a perfect life. So take a risk. Take
 a chance. Go where the wind takes you. Have fun...

~Nadiya~

Mar 10, 2024

Sunday March 10th ~

There was nowhere to go but everywhere, 
so just keep on rolling under the stars...

 Arvid and I once again will be on a road trip.  Nothing 
we like better than a few days on the road and then back
 home, because after all there is no place like home, but
 for now we are looking forward to a few good days.


A little more from our outing on Friday.


Wishing everyone a good day.  Our
 Sniff is home with his pet-sitter.


Good vibes and good tunes,
 that's all we need on this road trip...

~Nadiya~

Mar 9, 2024

Saturday March 9th ~

Every outing is a learning experience...
 
Sunseeker Resort in Port Charlotte opened on
 December 15, 2023.  Located on the water in Port Charlotte, 
Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor brings breezy 
Florida resort life within easy reach for all


Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor offers 
endless options for dining, with a variety of
 global cuisines to satisfy any craving.


It all started out with Arvid asking if I wanted to go and
 see the eagles nest.  M15, F23 and their baby E23.  Of course 
I said yes.  I didn't see M15 nor F23 but I got a few pictures of 
little (not so little) E23.  Made my day.  Then Arvid said, "why don't 
we go for a drive by Sunseeker Resort."   Why would I not agree?


Sniff as usual is taking it easy.  No stress in his life.


Lighten up, just enjoy life, smile more, laugh more,
 and don't get so worked up about things...

~Nadiya~

Mar 8, 2024

Friday March 8th ~

Be grateful for the things that you 
don't have that you don't want...

 Last night Arvid and I went to see Bob Dylan in concert.  
Let's just say if I had to choose to go to a concert I would have
 picked someone different.  Marc Anthony was also in concert last night
here in Fort Myers.  He would have been my choice instead, but I 
always have a good time.  Arvid loves music, then he's relaxed.


About the concert, I did not know a single song played. 
 Though Arvid played Bob Dylan's songs throughout the week
 leading up to the concert, he (Bob Dylan) did not play any of those. 
 Let's just say I did my very best to stay awake the entire time๐Ÿ˜‚ 
 Marc Anthony, now that would have been a concert!!

Everyone's phones were taken away and unless you
 had a very tiny purse, that too was taken away.  I had
 a small purse, but seems it was not small enough.


The evening itself was beautiful, but unless there is
 someone really good playing at this venue, I don't think 
we will be going there again.  Arvid was not happy
 because they did not serve mixed drinks ๐Ÿ˜ฒ

A very good day to all.  Have a great weekend
 and do what makes you smile and be happy.


As Bob Dylan said, "A man is a success if he gets
 up in the morning and gets to bed at night, and
 in between he does what he wants to do."


Life is better when you take time to let loose and kick back...

~Nadiya~

Mar 7, 2024

Thursday February 7th ~

May every sunrise hold more promise 
and every sunset hold more peace...

Some mornings sure take your breath away.  How 
lucky I am to be able to witness it from our balcony. 


Sniff and I early risers as usual.  He's been very demanding ๐Ÿ˜‚,
 but when I give him his foodies he sniffs it and walks away.
He waits for Arvid to wake up and pet him while he eats.


Back then, today.  Arvid has tried and done a little of everything.


Spring is right around the corner, though for some it may 
not feel this way.  In North Carolina my mom and dad's flowers 
are starting to bloom.  Here in Florida it's always good times.


Flowers are like friends; they bring color to your world...

~Nadiya~

Mar 6, 2024

Wednesday March 6th~

Time has a wonderful way
 of showing us what really matters...

It seems as if I take one step forward and two steps
 backwards as far as this hoarseness is concerned. I was
 doing much better but as of yesterday I am back to being
 hoarser than I was two days ago, and I don't know why.  As I
 have mentioned I do not have the flu/cold.  Arvid is doing 
better and sleeping like a baby.  Thank you Nyquil.


It was such a beautiful day yesterday we just 
had to get out and go for a walk.  Of course I was 
loaded with food for all the wildlife I may encounter.
  I was not disappointed.  Made for a happy walk.


On our walk we always see "strange" things.  This time it
 was 2 girls dressed as Ninjas.  The walked a bit.  Stopped, 
then practiced some Ninja stuff.  I found it entertaining.


Sniff and Arvid continue to do their "thing" every morning.

Arvid keeping a keen eye out because he saw "action" 
 on  one of the vacant lots nearby.  Seems like construction
 is underway, and he could not be any happier.  As he said, 
"I have something to look at"  He's a happy man.


The future depends on what we do in the present...

~Nadiya~