Friday September 24th ~

 I find happiness in the simplest things...

Friday looms ahead.  What shall we do?  Catch up 

maybe on one of our series on Netflix?  Or if we are Sniff, 

then we catch up on more sleep.  Sniff has no worries, and

 that's exactly how it should be.  He's a very happy boy.

My niece Kimsy introduced us to a Korean series.
  So far it has not disappointed.  Even Arvid is watching. 

Today it's cocktail time on the balcony.  The last few months 

we have been spending most Friday  evenings at home on the 

balcony, watching the boats and enjoying adult beverages.

I went out this morning fed the kitties, but the dogs were

 out again.  Eventually all the kitties showed up except Baby. 

 She's terrified of the dogs.  Finally Milo came back out. 

 So happy was starting to have bad thoughts. 

 Hopefully I will see Baby tomorrow when I go

 back out in the morning.  I worry a lot about 

the kitties and their safety.  All the time.

Wishing everyone a great day and 

a happy start of the weekend.

When you can't control what is happening, 

challenge yourself to control the way you respond.  

That's where your power lies...

~Nadiya~

Thursday July 22nd ~

A happy person is satisfied with everything... 

Today I bring ShyBoy (girl) home.  Can't wait to

 see her on her usual spot in the mornings.  These last few

 days I have missed her little face.  Today she's coming 

home and I hope she's not going to be too angry at me. 

 Shy is the first one whose babies have been aborted.

Some days are more delicious than others.  Having a few of those.

Time for breakfast. After all the most important meal of the day.

Maybe it's not about the happy ending.  

Maybe it's about the story...

~Nadiya~

Halfway Done Wednesday February 10th ~

 Keep your face always towards the sunshine
 and shadows will fall behind you...

Yesterday I had a lot of time to do a few things on 

my own.  That I really enjoyed.  They may not have

 been WOW things, but for me it was a reason to get

 out, by myself and spend some alone time.  I also

 discovered a "new" Cuban cafe/bakery.  Yummy stuff.

  First stop was to the PetSmart.  Sniff always needs food.

  Suddenly he stopped eating his Sheba Salmon flavor. Been 

like this now for over a week.  He's back to eating his beef and

 turkey flavors, hence a trip to the store.  He was almost out

 of those 2 flavors.  Once again his drawer is fully stocked.

Here we are having very warm weather, Mala my sister

 is experiencing snow storms all the times are my 

relatives in New York.  At least Rio is loving it.

 This weekend's massive winter storm is now the 

second largest in New York City's history. Central Park's

 weather station recorded 26.8 inches of snow so far for 

this storm. The storm secured the third slot earlier

 in the night, surpassing the blizzard of 1888.

The record for the top slot is 26.9 inches of snow,

 which is from February 2006 -- so it's just 

1/10 off from breaking the record.

Wishing everyone happy times.  We are living in 

extraordinary time, so it's up to us to make the most of it, 

and to use each day to our advantage.  Arvid and I manage

 to stay busy no matter what.  We are thankful we still 

have some shipping business to take care of 👌😊

The only person you should try to be better than, 

is the person you were yesterday...

~Nadiya~

Monday April 20th ~

I'll look back on this and smile because
 it was life and I decided to live it...

Today I have been thinking about the different
places we have been to.  Norway comes to mind,
and the wonderful times we have had there. 

Family and the scenery.  Makes for one of the
most beautiful countries I have been to. 

One of our favorite hangouts is right across the street 

from Arvid's mom's apartment.  It's called Fishland and it is 

there we spend some of the best times when in Norway.

It's where Arvid and i usually go in the evenings 

to just relax, enjoy the view and enjoy something to 

drink and nibble on.  The perfect location in Horten. 

With so much time that we have, I go through my pictures. 

 Lots of beautiful memories there.  Arvid looks at places in
 Puerto Rico.  Why?  Guess he's also bored and wishing we
 could be there right now.  We each do what we enjoy. He
enjoys day dreaming about PR, and I enjoy my memories.

Norway?  Puerto Rico?  Either way you look at it 

both are beautiful and in each place there is family, that 

makes it even more special.  Life has been good to us 

and for that we will always be thankful and grateful.

The above takes us back to Puerto Rico.  We were

 just there in March.   Seems like such a long time ago. 

 Now I wish we were there as much as Arvid does.

Monday and life is good.  Nothing wrong with 

some wishful thinking.  We have what we need and for 

that I am grateful.  What are you grateful for today?

Take pride in how far you have come,
and have faith in how far you can go...

~Nadiya~

Weekend Vibes Here ~

People are just as happy as they

 make up their minds to be...

Since getting back home we have been running

 non-stop.  So much to do and the time does 

not seem to be enough to fit everything in. 

 I am very happy but very exhausted.

  Both Arvid and I have loaded and unloaded boxes 

from one warehouse to another, and then we have both

 gone our own ways to do our individual chores.  It does

 not help that the bridge is always open.  Slows us down

 a bit. Long days, but like I said good to be home.

Looking forward to just sitting for a while and 

doing absolutely noting today.  It's Friday.  We are 

exhausted, and our wish is to collapse on the recliner,

 and just watch some TV.  Sniff is doing great, so

that makes everything else seem unimportant.

Wishing everyone a happy Friday

 and a great weekend ahead.

The only limits in life are the ones you make...

~Nadiya~

Relaxing Days Ahead ~

There comes a time when the world gets quiet, and the only 

thing left is your own heart.  So you'd better learn the sound of it.

  Otherwise you will never understand what it is saying...

As Maya Angelou said, "Each person deserves a day in 

which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for.  

Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares

 which will not withdraw from us."

Arvid and I are taking it easy.  As much as we can. 

 So far it feels good to be home with Sniff and not have

 

much to "worry" about.  I keep

telling myself this, 

otherwise I am not exactly sure what I will do.  

Sniff still does not understand why we are home with 

him all the time.  Sure he likes it, but it has hampered his 

style a bit.  He does not get as much sleep during the day

 because he follows us around most of the time.

Life is good.  Have to get use again to being at home.

Not the worst thing to do..but who knows?  Already planning 

a new venture.  Just have to see where it takes us.

 A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step...

~Nadiya~