Wednesday, June 25, 2025

BLUE WATER Part 4: Days 31 through 40

 100 Days of Blue Continues

Day 31 of Blue: Sunset Behind the 
Rooftop Pool as the Rain Approaches 

So many soothing shades of blue at sunset.

Day 32 of Blue: No Wine in the Fridge!

 Thank goodness, I have an upstairs source with a beautiful sunset view. It's so much prettier than my camera can capture. The blue water of the pool with the lights on is stunning in front of the gray-blue ocean as the sun descends. Now the thunder, lightning, and rain have started. There's a rainbow ๐ŸŒˆ!


Enjoying the Rainstorm
In Puerto Vallarta 

I should be packing but this was more enjoyable. ⛈️ Enjoy my video.

My Vacation Begins


Day 33 of Blue Water for a Little Dose
Of Blue Mind, Blue Water Effect 
A Walk On South Miami Beach 

Please see Part 1, Days 1 through 10 of Blue at 100 Days of Blue Begins: Where I Find My Blue Mind.

Also see more of my Blue photos at ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—•๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฒ: ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—œ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐— ๐˜† ๐—•๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŠ (Part 2: Days 11 to 20) and Part 3: Days 21 through 30.

I started posting photos on May 26, 2025, and will update them daily, mรกs o menos, for 100 days. Check back occasionally to see more Blue photos.

Have you read my novels? If so, the terms "Blue Mind" and "Blue Water Effect" will be familiar. These medical fiction books revolve around various mental illnesses and the search for diagnoses and treatments. The value of living near blue water is a significant aspect of my stories and my life. My goal is to pass this knowledge to others.

Terry L Turrell, Author 

Monday, June 16, 2025

๐–๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐ˆ ๐…๐ข๐ง๐ ๐Œ๐ฒ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ž ๐Œ๐ข๐ง๐ (Part 3-Days 21 through 30)๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’ฆ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ž

 What is Blue Mind?

Day 21 of 100 Blue Water Photos
Blue Mind from being IN THE WATER!

Jon and Terry Snorkeling at Marietas Islands 2019

I’ve included the term Blue Mind in many of my books. I often refer to it as the Blue Water Effect. Dr. Wallace J Nichols, a marine biologist, popularized the phrase with his book Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do. Blue Mind is the mildly meditative state people fall into when they are near, in, under, or on water. It is peace. It is the feeling of calmness and relaxation that comes from being in or near the water, and it has a positive impact on our mental health.

Day 22 of 100 Blue Water Photos: 
Terry in Sayulita ON THE WATER
Stand Up Paddleboarding in April 2015
Day 23 of 100 Blue Water Photos for Blue Mind 
Day 24 of 100 Blue Water Photos: Puerto Vallarta
Between One Storm and Hurricane Erick. Photo June 17, 2025.๐Ÿ’™
 I had a Peaceful Time Alone in a Super Panga While Others Snorkeled
This is one of my favorites of the 100 Blue Photos, so far. I've been saving it, literally dreaming about it. It brings back childhood memories of times spent with family in our boat. The rocking sensation, the warmth (usually), and all the sports my parents introduced us to. Waterskiing, fishing, crabbing, swimming, driving the boat, and jumping up on the seats so the crabs couldn't ๐Ÿฆ€ pinch us. And sleeping under the bow was so soothing. I had Blue Water experiences ๐Ÿ’™ often in my childhood. I appreciate my parents for giving me that.
Day 26 of Blue-La Penita Beach and Jaltemba Bay
After Sunset January 13, 2025
Day 27 of 100 Blue Water Photos
The Blue Pacific Ocean
Viewed from Don Pedro’s Restaurant, Sayulita, June 20, 2020
Day 28 of Blue: Susan Creek Falls, Oregon 
Soothing View and Sounds
August 29, 2016
Day 29 of Blue: Blue Water Reflecting the Blue Sky, April 7, 2016๐Ÿ’™
Puerto Vallarta Malecon Dancers with the Blue Pacific Ocean Behind
Day 30 of Blue: The Wake of a Virgin Voyages

Check back every few days to see more calming Blue photos. Blue Mind is a state of positive mental health. I look for opportunities every day. 

Please see Part 1, Days 1 through 10 of Blue at 100 Days of Blue Begins: Where I Find My Blue Mind.
Take a Look at My Books About Life and Travel in Mexico
In The Right Margin of my Blog. ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ 
See My Amazon Author Page HERE

Thursday, June 5, 2025

๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐–๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐ˆ ๐…๐ข๐ง๐ ๐Œ๐ฒ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ž ๐Œ๐ข๐ง๐ (Part 2-Days 11 through 20)

 And What Is Blue Mind?

Day 11 of Blue: Getting Ready to Snorkel in the Caribbean Sea

Blue Mind is the mildly meditative state people fall into when they are near, in, under, or on water. It is peace. It is the feeling of calmness and relaxation that comes from being in or near the water, and it has a positive impact on our mental health.
Dr. Wallace J Nichols, a marine biologist, popularized the phrase with his book Blue Mind.

There are so many variations of blue. The blue-green of the Caribbean Sea is quite different from the blue of the Pacific Ocean, yet both are calming.

Red Mind is a term coined by marine biologist Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, and it refers to the state of anxiety, over-stimulation, and over-connectivity that is often associated with modern life. It's the opposite of Blue Mind, which is the state of mild meditation and tranquility that is induced by being in or near water.”
Day 12 of Blue: A Blue-Gray June Day at Daiquiri Dick's
In Old Town Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Even on a Blue-Gray Day, the Pacific Ocean’s

Motion and Sound are Soothing (Video Above)

Day 14 of Blue: A Restful Seating Area Near 
La Palapa Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta

Day 15 of 100 Blue Photos: Terry Paddleboarding

That's me paddleboarding on my knees in 2019 during a Marietas Island cruise. I might have had a margarita and couldn't stand up at that moment.๐Ÿ˜…But I was still getting a dose of Blue Mind. See more of our Marietas Island cruise photos HERE.

Day 17 of 100 Blue Photos: Santa Maria del Oro Lake

The Blue Mind experience was especially pleasant while we kayaked with Bella, our dachshund, in 2017. I'm enjoying reminiscing about my old blog posts, which feature places I've been with Jon.

Day 18 of 100 Blue Water Photos:
Our View From La Ramada Restaurant

On Stone Island, Mazatlan in April 2024. We were having lunch
With friends, Ernie and Alexis. A wonderful memory.
Day 19 of Blue Water Photos: March 6, 2018

Sayulita Ocean View from a Friend’s Home

Day 20 of 100 Blue Water Photos
Parasail on Los Muertos Beach, January 31, 2025

Have you gazed at the gorgeous blue ocean from up high while parasailing? It is surreal. And peaceful. I've done it once in Cabo San Lucas and another time in Mazatlan. One of these blue-sky days, I'll do it in Puerto Vallarta.๐Ÿ’ฆ

Check back every few days to see more calming Blue photos. Blue Mind is a state of positive mental health. I look for opportunities every day. 
Please see Part 1, Days 1 through 10 of Blue at 100 Days of Blue Begins: Where I Find My Blue Mind.
Healthy Living in Mexico #4
Cover Photo by Terry L Turrell

Monday, May 26, 2025

๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—•๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฒ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€: ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—œ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐— ๐˜† ๐—•๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŠ Days 1 through 10

 What is Blue Mind?

I’ve included the term Blue Mind in many of my books. I often refer to it as the Blue Water Effect. Dr. Wallace J Nichols, a marine biologist, popularized the phrase with his book Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do. Blue Mind is the mildly meditative state people fall into when they are near, in, under, or on water. It is peace. It is the feeling of calmness and relaxation that comes from being in or near the water, and it has a positive impact on our mental health.

Watching the Pelicans and Masked Boobies

The ocean is a common source of Blue Mind for me and Jon. That is one of the main reasons we moved to Sayulita, Nayarit, ten years ago and now live in Puerto Vallarta. We look for ways to reach Blue Mind from the Pacific Ocean where we live, and other seas when we travel.

Day 2: Our Walk to Breakfast in the Romantic Zone

La Tregueรฑa Sculpture on the Malecรณn 

Day 4: Celebrating 30 Years of Marriage on a
Virgin Voyages Caribbean Sea Cruise Two Years Ago

Day 5: Walking on Lo de Marcos Beach Before Sunset

Day 7: A Blue Infinity Pool Overlooking the Puerto Vallarta Bay

Day 8-North Beach on Isla Mujeres- Caribbean Sea
See More of Our Visit Three Years Ago HERE

When I'm having a Red Mind day and can't get to the beach for a few hours, I look for a Blue photo I've taken. Today, this one calms my mind. The memory brings me a feeling of tranquility. 

Day 9 of 100 Blue Photos
A View of Playa Los Muertos and the Muelle (Pier)
See More in My Article About Time With Family on the Beach:

Day 10 of Blue: My Olukai walking Shoes Arrived
From the U.S. and They Fit!

I'm so excited about my walking shoes, I don't even care that I had to pay an extra 489 peso importation charge for FedEx to get them through Aduana (customs) and wait weeks for shipping. They don't involve water yet, but soon!

See more of my Blue photos at ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—•๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฒ: ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—œ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐— ๐˜† ๐—•๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŠ (Part 2: Days 11 to 20).

I started posting photos on May 26, 2025, and will update them daily, mรกs o menos, for 100 days. Check back occasionally to see more Blue photos.

Maybe This is Why I Love to Wear Blue!

Thank you for reading ๐Ÿ“š my books and blog articles. I would love to get a few reviews on Just Another Manic Moment: A Novel during May, Mental Health Awareness month. See the book cover in the right margin๐Ÿ‘‰. Click the cover to download it on Amazon, free with KindleUnlimited.

View my Amazon Author Page HERE

Friday, May 16, 2025

Preparing the Motorhome for Rainy Season

 And My Window Valance Repair

Jon Caulked Every Place 
Water Could Enter 
The rainy season is due to start in May, maybe early June. This will be the third summer we have owned Minnie Winnie. She hasn't leaked yet, and we want it to stay that way. 
First, Jon Removed Old Caulking

Sitting on a Stool was Perfect for Low Work

Jon is very detailed in his work and has to battle himself not to be too much of a perfectionist. Even in this 85-degree humid weather, he put in seven to eight-hour days for six days! So much for boogie boarding this week.๐Ÿฅบ
Jon Found This Clear Caulking is the Best

Jon discovered it was worth the time to tape the lines to be caulked about 1/16+ inch away from the seam, with blue masking tape on the RV body. After applying this clear caulking, he dipped his finger in denatured alcohol, wiped away excess product, and smoothed the line. He removed the masking tape right afterward, leaving a perfectly caulked seam.

Anyone would be proud of the clean job, especially a guy with Parkinson's disease. Shaky hands and muscle cramps made the work difficult, but Jon loves a challenge!

My Window Valance Repair Project
I don't handle the heat as well, so I attacked my window valance repair project. The previous owner's cats shredded all three bedroom window valances.
Time to Fix Bedroom Window #2
First Step: Strip the Foam and Fabric
Taping the Remaining Fabric and 
Valance Cords is Finished
Two Coats of Paint and the Tape Stripped
Looks Good to Me!

Mother's Day in Lo de Marcos was fun! Jon bought flowers for me from a street vendor who was walking by the RV Park. Since we're camping, I had to improvise for a vase. What a wonderful husband!❤️

Mother's Day Flowers from Jon

We celebrated Mother's Day twice. Mรฉxico's Mother's Day was Saturday and the U.S.'s was Sunday. Well, we celebrate every day! I'm grateful for our health and life in Mรฉxico.
Lunch While Camping in Lo de Marcos

Dinner at Oscar's in Lo de Marcos

Thank you for reading ๐Ÿ“š my books and blog articles. I would love to get a few reviews on Just Another Manic Moment: A Novel during May, Mental Health Awareness month. See the book cover in the right margin๐Ÿ‘‰. Click the cover to download it on Amazon, free with KindleUnlimited.