July 8th ~ Another Good Day To Be Happy

 Peace of mind comes when we find

 comfort in solitude instead of loneliness...

Arvid's missing home.  Not unusual 😄

 I told him he only had 17 days left, and he said 

"nope only 14.  I can count."  But at the same time, 

he gets to spend quality time with everyone 😄.

😘

Sniff is having some skin irritations and a hair loss. 

 It's been going on now for over two weeks.  His little

 tail is not looking so good.  In worse case, I will be 

taking him to the vet later today.  It didn't look

 so goo yesterday.  Today a tiny bit better.

Today my day is pretty open.  A lot depends on what's 

going on with Sniff.  Have a few errands to take care of,

 but otherwise not much planned.  I really need a day to

 just do absolutely NADA 😂  Today seems like it.

People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither 

does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily...

~Nadiya~

Busy Days 😘. Good Times 😎

 Sometimes we get so caught up in trying to 

accomplish something big, that we fail to notice

 the little things that give life its magic...

I have been very lucky in that since Arvid is away,

 I have been very busy.  I love being busy 😋 makes

 the days go by even faster and by evenings I 

am really worn out in a very good way 😙

The cats have been a godsend. First I feel 

so very good doing something I love, and second 

because they also keep me busy and happy.

I have been seeing more of my sister and Kimsy also, 

although when Arvid is here we do see them frequently 

as well. Of course I am loving this. Every time we get

 together we try and do a little something different . 

J in in Puerto Rico again. He came in on Sunday

 and leaves next Sunday.  It’s his birthday week. 

He texted me Sunday night and said “auntie 

Nad I want to take you out to dinner” 😘

On Monday the four of us went out. We had a very

 good time.  We walked around the beach a little, and 

we had way too much to eat.  It was good.  Moments 

 like these make being in Puerto Rico even better.

I have trapped another cat.  His name is Rascal,

 and  he’s the brother of Spotify.  I was not sure 

he would show up, but so happy he did😃.

There are still lots to trap but it’s getting a little 

more difficult. So are way too cautious  others 

are still too little to be spayed/neutered as 

yet, and then there is Mama/Bully.

Mama just gave birth  have not seen her new

 babies as yet.  She’s mom to Spotify and Rascal.

Regarding Mama, I was told by the vet that I

 would have to wait at least a month until she had

 weaned her babies. Hopefully then I can get her 

also. In the short time we have been here, this 

is Mama’s second litter/pregnancy 😔

Weather wise it is HOT 🌞 as in very HOT 🌞

 but no rain since Arvid has left  so that’s good.  I 

continue to do walks in the mornings and

 some days I also go to the beach area.

Because Arvid is not around I do it a little

 differently. I don’t mind stopping and sitting at 

one of the restaurants and maybe having a

 little sangria or piña colada once in a while. 

 Makes the afternoons so much better.

I find that being alone I have time to do

 a lot more 😊 I have gone to my “favorite” 

coffee shop more than I ever have 😍

It’s really nice to just not have to run back

 home at a certain hour to cook or clean. It’s very

 quiet without Arvid. Sniff and I are very relaxed and

 enjoying our days, but also look forward to his 

coming home.  In the meantime, I also hope 

Arvid's having a good time in Norway😂

 I picture Arvid in Norway and I can only smile 😊

  I’m sure he’s having a good time with everyone  especially 

after not seeing them on so long 😅. As I said to him

 this morning, "you only have 18 more days"  😂😂

I'm still smiling and I know today is going to be a

 good day.  I have a doctors appointment and I just 

hope I do not get lost finding the place.  Arvid

 and I did do a test run there before he left.

Happy Wednesday to all.  Somehow I can't stop 

smiling especially after talking to Arvid 😍. 

The little things? The little moments?  They aren't little...

~Nadiya~

Tuesday July 6th ~

 Family is not about blood.  It's who's willing to
 hold your hand when you need it the most...

The other day as I was chatting with a friend, 

I brought into the conversation Aleah and Vanessa. 

 OUR granddaughters.  Thing is because I am not a blood

 relative to them many people when talking about them say 

"Arvid must be happy to see HIS grand children." 

 Sometimes even my own family would say something

 like this.  This bothers me because those little ones 💚

are as much MY granddaughters as they are Arvid's. 

 The fact that I am not related to them because of our 

bloodline has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with it.

  I love them.  Simply as that, and when they are referred 

to as Arvid's grandkids it makes my blood boil.  

I have started correcting people.  They are OUR 

granddaughters, and anyone who thinks differently

 has no idea what it is to love someone so much.

For them I would do anything.  We may live far apart. 

 There is the language barrier, but what none of that

 matters because I just love them.  And I know they 💚

💚 love me.  I feel it when they hug me, and now I am 

missing them like a lot and i really want to hug them.

I hope they won't forget about me because I did not 

go this year.  Another thing we have to be "grateful" 

to COVID. I hope they remember me 💚💛.

Now my thoughts are in Norway.  Picturing the

 little ones laughing and laughing.  I am missing out 

on their hugs and kisses. Next year it will be.

Another thing that I always look forward to when in 

Norway is going to Victoria's and Michaels.  I always

 have a great time there.  Then there is no language barrier

 and conversation flows easily.  Victoria always puts

 out a feast fit for kings and queens💚💚. 

 Just thinking about it makes me hungry.  She and 

Michael set out a seafood banquet.  Better than any 

restaurant I have been to.  The girl has style.

Our last night has been at Michelle's and Emil's for some

 years now.  Also missing out on that and to spending time

 all of them.  Michelle makes a favorite of her dad's.

Spending time with family 💚💚 makes the heart and soul happy.

Family isn’t always blood. It’s the people in your 

life who want you in theirs, the ones who accept you

 for who you are. The ones who would do anything to

 see you smile and who love you no matter what. 

💚💚 So be thankful for what you have...

~Nadiya~

New Week 🙃

 Whatever the mind of man can

 conceive and believe, it can achieve...

New week and looking forward to it.  Hopefully

 I will be able to trap one on Tuesday. That’s my 

only day since any later than Tuesday means 

they will not have enough recovery time.  

My eye is on Rascal 🐈😊.  I don't think he will 

be an easy one.  Only because he is not consistent

 in showing up.  He has been showing up for the 

last 3 days, but today he didn't.  He knows?

Sniff is being even extra affectionate.  Stays by me 

as much as he can or as much as I allow.  I’m loving 

it 💙 Hes also gets tons of brushing.  He actually 

demands it.  At least twice a day.  I love my

 Sniff.  He makes me happy happy😍

July 4th was good.  Had lunch on the beach 

and walked around a little.  It was very good

 seeing people having a good time. 

 The firework display seen from our balcony was not

 a lot, but what we did have was very beautiful 🎆

Puerto Rico is soon doing away with all Covid restrictions

 life is getting back to a semblance of normal.  Happy 👏

Tropical Storm Elsa is making the rounds  have to wait

 and see what happens  we have lost power a few times 

but otherwise all good.  Seems like Florida's west coast 

has more possibility of "seeing" some of this storm.

It’s quiet at home without Arvid, at the same time 

it’s also OK.  I can make as much noise as I want without 

worrying about him 🤣 Today he takes our grandkids

 to the movies.  Movies are always fun times.

Wishing everyone a happy week ahead  July is already

 breezing away and there is so much I want to do.  

Have to get busy again 😊 May the week she’d be 

productive and may your goals be met.  Life is moving

 fast and time flies.  Make the most of it, because 

time waits for no one.  Happy Monday all.

The tragedy in life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. 

The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach...

~Nadiya~

July 4th ~💓🤍💙

Only in America can someone start with

 nothing and achieve the American Dream.

 That's the greatness of this country....

Sure, Fourth of July is about gathering, grilling, and 

inevitably running out of ice, but above💓🤍💙

 all, it's about celebrating America as a nation.  

My sister, Kimsy and I had an early July Fourth 

celebration. It was good and it was definitely delicious.

I have become a Sangria lover.  Kimsy introduced me

 to this very berry sangria.  It was absolutely delicious.

It's a beautiful day here.  Soon it's time to get out and do 

a little exploring.  Everyone has been fed and is happy.

To all a Happy July 4th.  Looking forward tonight to the fireworks. 

 Hopefully the kitties will all find a good hiding spot 🙏

May we think of freedom not as the right to do as we

 please, but as the opportunity to do what is right...💓🤍💙

~💓🤍💙 Nadiya 💓🤍💙~

Saturday July 3rd ~

 I don't want a perfect life.  I want a happy life...

Saturday.  Not sure what is going on today, but at least 

right now it is not raining. Since Arvid left we have not had 

any rain.  It's been beautiful, sunny and really warm 😂

The future is no place to place your better days.

Spoke to Arvid not too long ago and he told me that Aleah

 and Vanessa were asking for me.  I'm still smiling.

Arvid said they went to the park and there was an 

airplane there.  He said that the three of them "flew" 

the plane to come and pick me up 💙💛  What can I

 say?  I really miss the little ones right now.

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things

 which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.

I have been keeping busy.  Maybe too busy these

 last few days, but it feels good.  Looking forward to 

spending the day with my sister and Kimsy and to a

 very good meal out.  Saturday is looking good as well.

Life is good and better days are here 😍

Happy Saturday to all, and may you

 always live in interesting times.

At the end of the day, let there be 

no excuses, no explanations, no regrets...

~Nadiya~

Friday July 2nd ~

💓 Behind every strong person is 
a story that gave them no choice... 

💓I brought Poo Poo home yesterday.  Today I also 
will bring Spotify and Spitfire home.  Spitfire's babies
 have been showing up everyday for foodies, but
 they are still too little to be trapped.  Soon 🙏

Not sure how it happened but one minute I 

was standing next thing you know I was slipping.

  I took a really bad fall yesterday.  Just a little

 water on the floor and down I went.

I was not sure I was going to be able to get up,

 obviously I did .  It hurts like crazy.  My right hand 

absorbed some of the brunt of the fall but the worse 

is on my right side.  All the way from my butt down.  

Sitting is not so easy especially if the chair is a 

little on the hard side. This time it really hurts 

but in a few days I should definitely be better 😅

Today there is more running around getting cats out 

from the vet and bringing them home.  Coming home is 

Spotify and Spitfire.  I am sure Spitfire's babies miss her.

  They have been fed everyday and are doing well.

Sniff and I are doing good.  We have gotten into our 

routines.  Sniff's hair is growing back, very happy about that. 

 Arvid said Sniff was stressed, happy that he isn't stressed any

 longer.  Looking forward to the weekend, since I have a few

 things to do that will keep me busy.  Not cat related this time 😍

To all a good day and a happy start of your weekend. 

 Life is good and I am always grateful 😘

Be grateful, not only for others, but for yourself...

~Nadiya~

July 1st ~ Hello New Month 😍

 Happiness is the only thing that multiples when you share it...

July begins with Arvid heading to Norway to see his 

family.  Due to the pandemic, like so many, Arvid has not

 seen his family in over a year.  He has not seen his mother in 

almost 2 years.  At least we were fortunate to see the girls, 

our granddaughters and their better halves last year.

I can imagine their anticipation and excitement right now. 

 I know it will be a beautiful time.  Time spent with family is 

always a good time.  Lots to catch up on in the next few days.

Sniff and I are good.  We have gotten into our routine 

without Arvid for now, and it's a good one.  It's really quiet

 at home, but I stay busy doing something everyday😍.

Yesterday I visited my sister and Kimsy 😍.  Spent 

most of the day together.  Did a little shopping and then

 had lunch with them.  Of course my sister always has 

a good supply of homemade passion fruit sangria.

  I finally gave in and ordered a few bottles from their

 friend who makes it.  Can't wait.  It's that good 😍.

Today be thankful and think how rich you are.  Your family

 is priceless, your time is gold and your health is wealth...

~Nadiya~