Tuesday October 7th~

Every season is ice cream season...

 Yesterday Arvid spent the morning listening to 

educational/informative videos about one of our

 investments.  He listens to it everyday, me 

just whenever it is really important.

Monday was not too exciting, but since we

 had a chore to do downtown we took the opportunity 

to go to Kilwins, located at The Landing.  

I remember one of the very first times going 

to Kilwins.  My mom and dad took us there.  

This was in Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

It has since become a favorite, and we try to 

go at least once or twice when in Branson.  We also 

have a Kilwins not far from us in Fort Myers.

All is good here in Branson.  By the end of the day

 yesterday Arvid got really busy.  You know he was 

happy.  Sniff and I took it easy and just chilled.

Life is simple, it's just not easy...

~Nadiya~

Monday October 6th~ New Week

What you do today can 

improve all your tomorrows...

Arvid and I have a few things going on

 this week.  Some work and some fun. We will 

be staying busy, and nothing beats that.

Yesterday we had another very good outing

 at The Landing.  When the weather is good it is 

the place to be.  At least for us.  You're right on

 the water, and that makes all the difference.

We once again went to one of our favorite places

 at The Landing.  The food never disappoints 

and the ambience is always very relaxing.

Here in Branson the weather is beautiful. 

 Makes being here the right thing to do.  Back home

 in Florida we are still having rain just about every day. 

Not fun at all.  That being said, Florida is home.

To all a very good and productive week ahead. 

 Life may not always be the way we want it, but there 

is always something good in each day.It’s a new week

 with new beginnings. Happy new week ahead.

Every day you wake up

 is a day to make a change...

~Nadiya~

Sunday October 5th~

 Always remember that you are absolutely 
unique. Just like everyone else...

Yesterday Arvid and I went to the movies.  As you

 know I love going to the movies, and I have noticed that 

Arvid likes it as well.  Always such a fun outing.

I love going to IMAx, a totally different experience.  

The movie was way too long.  It could have been 

shortened quite a bit; at least that's what we both

 thought.  Was it good?  Was okay to a point

 but then wasn't.  Just too long for us.

A cooler morning here.  Arvid likes to call it fresh,

 and it is. Sniff and I have been up for a while now.  

He's been fed as have the birdies and squirrels.

To all a very good day. Let's not forget that every person 

has a story you/we know nothing about, so be kind.

Just when you think it can’t get

 any worse, it can. And just when you

 think it can’t get any better, it can...

~Nadiya~

Saturday October 4th~

 Go the extra mile.  It's never too crowded...

 One of my favorite places to see the sunset is 

Chateau on the Lake, and yesterday's sunset did not 

disappoint, we had one of those perfect sunsets.  

Chateau on the Lake

Of course I was right there with my cameras.

 I must have taken over one hundred pictures, 

but as I like to tell Arvid, if at least one is

 a great picture then I am really happy. 

The location is beautiful.  It’s a lakeside resort 

featuring a full service luxury spa, an award winning 

restaurant and a state of the art convention center.  

The first thing you see as you step in is this beautiful 

  Swarovski crystal chandelier,  Welcome to Spa 

Chateau: 14,000 square feet of pure tranquility.

Chateau on the Lake overlooks the pristine waters 

of Table Rock Lake.  Table Rock Lake in Missouri

 has a surface area of approximately 42,400 acres 

(67.34 sq mi), compared to Lake Arrowhead in 

CA  which has roughly 780 acres (1.2 sq mi).  

Table Rock Lake in Missouri

I have been wanting to go here for weeks now, but had to 

wait for the right day and the right sunset.  It's a beautiful,

 peaceful place.  Very good food and definitely delicious 

drinks.  My strawberry Cosmo was absolutely the best.

If you are ever in Branson, Chateau on the Lake

 is where you should stay.  Definitely an experience you 

will always remember with a smile and cherish. 

Chateau on the Lake is one of my favorite

 places to see the sunset, if not my favorite.

Another beautiful day awaits us.  What shall we do?

Not every situation can be foreseen or anticipated. 

 There is not a checklist for everything...

~Nadiya~

Friday October 3rd~

In three words I can sum up everything
 I've learned about life: It goes on...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. 

 It's been three years since I was diagnosed with

 Breast Cancer. Glad to say, I am doing good.  

Below: The Empire State Building NYC.

Yesterday I also checked out Mochas and Meows, 

Branson's own cat cafe. Mochas and Meows

I went there to check out the kitties, to have a

 cafe latte, check out their merchandise store, which 

after all is all about kitties.  Every purchase made

 there goes towards taking care of the kitties.  

You know I had to donate and get something.  

At the same time I dropped of a brand new cat bed 

I bought for Sniff, but which he never used. 

 I also dropped off a lot of Sheba soft cat food

 because all of a sudden Sniff refuses to eat that flavor.

  Best part is that if they can't use it, it will be given to

 the Branson Humane Society.  Mochas and Meows 

is a partner of Branson's Humane Society.

It's a good cause and I am a softie for good 

causes especially when that cause involves cats/

animals and their well being.  Made me happy.

Friday.  Usually Arvid and I would go out and enjoy

 an appetizer and a drink, but since coming to Branson, 

Fridays have become boys night out.  I don't mind at all.  I 

like to be a little alone so it works for all of us.  Occasionally 

I would go for a little, but then leave Arvid and the guys.

The world owes you nothing.

 It was here first,,,

~Nadiya~

Thursday October 2nd-

A recipe has no soul. You, as the cook,

 must bring soul to the recipe... 

As a norm, and as I have mentioned before, I do 

not cook on Thursdays. I call it my day off. The

 truth is, I really don’t like eating that much I’d 

rather have a home cooked meal at home   

Sadly, Arvid does not do anything in the

 kitchen.  He knows how to boil an egg,

 make a cup of teak and make toast.  

That’s the extent of his cooking.

Arvid and I have been enjoying a few trips

 to Big Cedar Lodge, mainly for their frozen custard.  

I will miss this place when we get back to Florida 

 if you’ve never had frozen custard, you’re missing out.

Weather wise Branson is beautiful right now.  Cooler

 mornings, and warm throughout the day.

Sunrises.  Different everywhere, but beautiful in 

their own ways.  Looking forward soon to our Florida 

sunrises and sunsets, but sure will miss our Branson

 ones.  Life happens whether you like it or not.

Looking forward to the day.  Having 

lunch with friends is always a good time.

So long as you have food in 

your mouth you have solved all 

questions for the time being...

~Nadiya~

Wednesday October 1st~ New Month

Man starts over again everyday, in spite

 of all he knows, against all he knows...

 Every month is special.  They all have their uniqueness. 

 The charm about October is Fall.  With fall in full swing and

 the spookiest holiday, Halloween, on the horizon, October 

is a definite favorite to all.  And then of course, there are 

three birthdays in our family.  Definitely a special month.

Looking forward to all this month hold for us. 

Lots of exciting things happening in our family.

Home is calling and we are listening.  So far we

 are still having beautiful weather here in Branson, 

but you can feel the cold ❄ creeping in slowly.

All I ask is that October be kinder and a better 

month for all of us, and for us to always  be kind. 

for everyone we meet is fighting a hard battle. 

As October begins, I can definitely feel Fall in the air.

It's time to say goodbye to 

September and welcome October...

~Nadiya~

Tuesday September 30th~

Every 'last day' whispers a promise: 

Tomorrow, unleash your potential anew...

 Yesterday I spent most of the morning at the 

grocery store.  Not by choice, but I have to go 

to two different stores in order to get what I need. 

 Here in Branson Walmart carries everything

 you need, but a few of the "better" things I get from

 a store called Country Mart or Price Chopper.  

Usually I enjoy going to the store, what I don't 

enjoy too much is the unpacking and putting things 

away.  I separate everything in meal sized portions, so it

 takes me a bit longer to be done.  Definitely worth it.

I'm still happy about our trip to the Tiger 

Sanctuary.  I can't believe how lucky we are to be

 able to see these beautiful creatures.  Even

 happier that we were able to feed them.

As September comes to an end I am grateful to have

 spent time in Branson, but I am also counting down 

the days until we go back home.  Definitely going 

to miss my birds, Charley and a few new friends

 we made. and the ones we already have here.

Sniff will miss his little friends as well, but he 

adapts so fast that in no time he will find something 

else to keep him entertained.  He will have balcony

 time and that he will enjoy every morning with Arvid.

At the end of the day, remind 

yourself that you did the best you could

 today, and that is good enough...

~Nadiya~

Monday September 29th~

Monday is for people with a mission. 

May your day be filled with blessings like the

 sun that lights the sky. Good morning...

 The air is changing. The mornings are cooler

 and refreshing.  It feels good to open the doors

 and windows and let fresh air in the unit. Also 

it feels good to see Charley around again

 At the same time, as it gets colder our time in

Branson is coming to an end.  Arvid and I will head

 back to Florida as soon as it gets cold, but in the 

meantime we continue to enjoy our time here.

This week Arvid said to me that he is very busy. He 

said that I had to check with him, so that he can check

 his calendar to make sure we are on the same page as he

 likes to say.  No spontaneous planning this week😂

No matter how "busy" Arvid is, there is always 

time to watch the birds with Sniff.  He calls it their 

bonding time.  These two have a lot of bonding time.

As the new week begins, our time is winding down. 

at the same time, we continue to enjoy Branson and all 

it has to offer, but I also look forward to going home.

To all a very happy and productive week ahead.

Good morning! Begin the day
 with a heart full of gratefulness...

~Nadiya~