Friday April 12th~

Happiness is seeing life for

 what it is in all the little moments...

 Sniff is not ready to face the day.  Says it's a little 

too early.  He's already had his breakfast and his brushing.  

Time for another nap.  Can never have too many naps.

Yesterday Arvid and I opened up quite a few boxes.  This 

will not be as easy as first thought.  There are over 200

 boxes and we didn't get close to looking into most of them.  

We did a little reorganizing.  Again.  Got our workout in 😊

Yesterday I saw a picture shared by Heather Ann on

 Facebook of what the pier in Fort Myers Beach looked like

 before Hurricane Ian.  We all hope that one day it is rebuilt.

We have no definite plans yet for the day, depending on the 

weather we may or may not go for a little stroll downtown.

To all a very happy Friday and happy weekend ahead.

She wore a smile like a loaded gun...

~Nadiya~

August 1st -

 What you're looking for is not out there, it is in you...

The start of a new month, and a new week at the same time. 

It’s been nine months since we left Puerto Rico, and eight 

months since we have been living in Branson.  It’s been a

 heck of a roller coaster, but as always we did well and as 

Arvid likes to say, “we came out smelling like a rose.”

Out of those eight months in Branson, Arvid had to 

go to Norway for a month.  A week after Arvid came back 

we had to take back Almost Home Lodge.  Let’s just say the

 keys were just left with a note saying, “call Nadiya.”

Three and a half months after taking over Almost Home

 we acquired some investors/partners.  Giving us free 

time; which was why we came to Branson.  To enjoy

 the quiet lifestyle.  We have it again and look forward 

to doing some of the things we said we would do.

Life sure is unpredictable, but you just give it your 

best shot come what may.  Today Arvid, Sniff and I are

 once more enjoying some relaxed times, discovering a

 few “new” places. Arvid loves anything Real Estate and

 each “new” place we discover seems to open up options

 to him.  Now he wants a house on the lake 😁

Of course at the time the idea is cool, but I do not want to move 

again.  I want one place to call home.  No one has moved more 

than Arvid and I.  Not fun anymore. Exhausting. This was home.  

I loved it and miss it.  We'll be back before winter hits.

If this were a “normal” summer Arvid and I would be

 in Norway.  Enjoying time with family.  So far nothing about 

these last few months has been “normal”  August.  We look

 forward to a few weekend trips. Exactly what we talked 

about when we choose to come back to Branson 🎶 

The weather is getting better. I enjoy my wildlife 

surroundings, at the same time I look forward to 

hopefully being in warmer climate this winter.

Wishing everyone a great month. My sister Nirmala, 

Victoria and my friend Anna all have birthdays in August.  

Just because of that, it is already a very good month.  

Happy birthday in advance to all three of you.

Remember a negative mind will never give

 you a positive live.  Focus on the good, for there

 is always something good in everyday.

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Never take a single breath for granted. It's a privilege 
to be alive.  Train your mind to see good in everything...

~Nadiya~

Friday July 29th~

Often, in the real world, it's not the 
smart that get ahead but the bold...

Arvid and I did venture out of our "safe" restaurants 
and "discovered" a new place.  Surprisingly not that far

 from where we live.  Little did we know that there is 

a whole lot going on just beyond our doorsteps. 

On another note, yesterday I saw a snap from

 both Victoria and Michael, yeah the same one's with

 the pool house.  She also being Arvid’s eldest daughter.  

Well let's just say the snap took me back to summers

 at their place.  They always prepare a seafood feast.  You 

will NEVER find this in a restaurant.  I miss it right now.

The cherries were picked from their backyard as 

in acres of backyard.  They also have apples, plums

 and pears among other fruit. This was from just one 

of their many cherry trees.  I'm NOT jealous 😛

Today will be a quiet day.  Lunch at home and a movie on Netflix.  

Yes, definitely snacks and my most favorite, a Pepsi.  I'm happy.

Let's remember that our attitude towards life determines life's 

attitude towards us.  After a while negativity just wears you down and 

those around you.  Life is too short to only focus on the negative.

The secret of success is to be ready when your opportunity comes...

~Nadiya~

Sunday August 8th ~

 No matter what yesterday was like, 

birds always start the new day with a song...

Sundays are our take it easy day.  Just like most of our

 days 😂, but somehow it seems a little more relaxed that 

our usual weekdays. Also, I don't go out walking at 5:50 in 

the mornings 😟  This makes me always a little sad.

Not much planned.  Usual Sunday outing 💛. 

 Soccer has begun so now our outings will be 

based on soccer's schedule, but that's OK.  

Arvid has something to do, and I have alone 

time to do what I like.  Happy both of us.  Maybe 

I can even go see my sister one of these days on 

my own while a game is going on 🙏😍

Don't make things too complicated. Try to relax,
 enjoy every moment, get used to everything...

~Nadiya~

Early Start ~

Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise...

All I can say is that it is way too early even for me to be awake.

Sniff had his brushing and petting, but even for him it was a little to early

 to

indulge in foodies.  After a little cuddling he went off back to the

 warmth of is bed.   I am still awake.  Enjoying the quietness 

and my cafe.  Would definitely prefer to be asleep though.

Not exactly sure why I am awake this early.  A few

 days ago I had the flu shot.  All seemed good, but since 

yesterday it 

feels as if I am getting the flu all over again.  

Hopefully I am mistaken and it is just allergies 

causing me to sneeze all day and all night long.

Good morning everyone.  It may have not been my choice

 to be awake this early, but as they say: purpose is an incredible alarm clock.

You did not wake up today to be mediocre...

~Nadiya~

Monday Again ~

Rise up and attack the day with enthusiasm...

The weekend was great.  Weather was perfect. Almost shorts and t-shirt time.
Made for a very welcoming change after what we had a week ago.

Compared to our families, we were doing pretty good in the weather department.
Last night we had a heavy rainstorm with tornado warnings for many places.
 Luckily we are OK.  Will see how the hotel fared later in the morning.

The weekend also saw us taking out our maintenance/office couple and their
two boys to dinner.  The chicken wings were a hit and even Arvid had dessert.
 Here in Branson, Arvid seems to be enjoying much more of a variety in his meals.

If you haven't as yet.  Please check out my nephew's page.
Tie Dye Manatee   Hope your weekend was a great one, and that the week
ahead is an amazing one.  I am ready and looking forward to what it may bring.

For the next month and a half my parents are enjoying life in The Sunshine State.
They once called it home, just like two of my other sisters, but though they
 like it in the winter they do not seem too keen to move back permanently.

It's a new day and the grind continues.
It's Monday, time to sparkle and shine...

~Nadiya~

Happy Day ~

We couldn't have been happier- it's

great news when you get that phone call...

To all a very good Friday.  It's cold, but it is a wonderful

 day here for us in Branson.  Life is just getting better and better. 

 Little by little our goals are being met.  Happy day.

She stood in the storm and when the wind did 

not blow her away she adjusted her sail...

~Nadiya~