Happy Days..

Be crazy.  Be stupid.  Be silly.  Be weird.  Be whatever.
Because life is too short to be anything but happy...

A lot of work, at the same time we are in the city we love. 

 Not a bad trade off.  Most of the time we spend unpacking, 

but we always make time for some fun things as well.  Anyone 

who has been to Chicago knows that it's a walking city. 

 One of the things we love so much about it.

One of the tallest building in the city.  Trump Tower.  

Our walks always takes us this way.  Beautiful by day stunning at nights. 

So much to do in not too much time, but that's OK.  I did not 

want to be here for many days.  Arvid wanted to, but Sniff is home

 alone and we need to get back.  Back in Florida we also have lots

 of unpacking to do.  Our car is full of stuff going back with us.

There is always time to have some fun.

Let a series of happy thoughts run through your mind.  
They will show on your face.  Practice happy thinking everyday...

~Nadiya~

Hello Wednesday...

November, the last month of autumn, but the beginning of a 

new adventure;  time to take risks and to do the unexpected...

One year and 16 days our Brutus has been dead now, but hey who is counting?  Today 

after all this time, at 4:40 am, I dreamt with Brutus.  After that there was no more sleep for me.

  He was in a men's room which I accidentally went into. I saw him and I picked him up. 

He had on a red collar. Means he had a new home.  That's the first thing that popped into 

my head.   My Brutus had a new home and another person who loved him. At first I was positive 

it was my Brutus. Then a little hesitant, but then I saw his paw and I knew it was him. 

My Brutus had a new home, but I was going to take him back with me because he was

 my Brutus. But he had a new home.  This is the first time in one year and 16 days that

 I have dreamt with my Brutus. Is this a sign? I have been awake since then.

When Arvid woke up I told him about my dream.  He said, "no, no, Brutus only

 had one home and that was with us."  We love you Brutus. Play with you little brother and 

know that mama and dada miss you and your brother, but we also have little Sniff.

Arvid and I have been on the road.  Of course somehow that trip "took" us to our 

favorite city.  Chicago.  I have to say we have been and are pleasantly surprised with the 

weather.  It's cold.  Very cold when compared too Florida, but on the other hand much 

better than what we expected.  The first 2 days were bright, sunny and "warm" 

Chicago style.  Enough of the cold though.  Soon time to find warmth again.

Some of what I captured of the super moon as we made our way into Chicago. Yes,

it's wintertime in Chicago, but the boats are still out and the scenery is still gorgeous.

Sniff Sniff is at home.  Waiting for me.  I have missed him, and am missing him, and 

look forward to soon seeing him again.  We have gotten accustomed to that little face.

Good morning world.  Wishing you all a great day.  Cold is coming to everyone

 and it sure is cold right now for us as well.  Bundle up.  Stay warm and like us enjoy

 hot chocolate and if possible stay under the covers for just those few extra minutes. 

 Makes a difference.  Leaving you with a Chicago sunrise.  Just amazing all the time.

November, please be good to me.

But baby, it's cold outside...

~Nadiya~

Monday Blues...

Often the best gift you can give yourself is time alone.

Some time to ask yourself questions and to listen for answers.

Start everyday with great thoughts, to have a great day...

 Each day is a gift to us, let us never forget that and always
 remember to be thankful and grateful that we are able to wake up 
to have a fresh new start every day.  Good morning everyone!

I have learned it is not what I have in my life, but who I have in my life that

 counts.  It's now a new day.  Monday is looking good.  Hope you all have a 

good one and remember whatever you do do it well or don't do it at all.

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'll never understand what it's saying....

~Nadiya~