𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐈 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐲 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 (Part 3-Days 21 through 30)💦💦💦 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞

 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

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.

Terry L Turrell, Author

See My Amazon Author Page HERE

𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬💦💦𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐈 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐲 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 (Part 2-Days 11 through 20)

 And What Is Blue Mind?

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

From Our First Visit to Isla Mujeres (Island ofWomen), Quintana Roo

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 13 of Blue: A Calming Breakfast View from

The Wake Restaurant on the Stern of a Virgin Cruise Ship

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.😅But I was still getting a dose of Blue Mind. See more of our Marietas Island cruise photos HERE.

Day 16 of 100 Blue Photos: Waiting to Board the Super-Panga

To go Snorkeling from Isla Mujeres in the Caribbean Sea

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.💦

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.

Terry L Turrell, Author

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Life in Mexico: Never a Dull Moment

Healthy Living in Mexico #4

Cover Photo by Terry L Turrell

𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱 🌊🌊 Days 1 through 10

 What is Blue Mind?

Day 1: On a Sailboat in Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta

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

Day 3: Exploring Isla Mujeres in the Caribbean Sea

La Tregueña Sculpture on the Malecón 

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 6: Snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea

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

From My Blog 14 THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT CONDO LIVING (Part 2)

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:

𝗔𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯: 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 "𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟬𝟮" 

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 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱  (Part 2: Days 11 to 20).

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

Maybe This is Why I Love to Wear Blue!

Terry L Turrell, Author

Thank you for reading 📚 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 margin👉. Click the cover to download it on Amazon, free with KindleUnlimited.

View my Amazon Author Page HERE. 

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.🥺

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. México'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 México.

Lunch While Camping in Lo de Marcos

Dinner at Oscar's in Lo de Marcos

Thank you for reading 📚 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 margin👉. Click the cover to download it on Amazon, free with KindleUnlimited.

Terry L Turrell, Author 

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼-𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲! 🤩 See It in Lo de Marcos, Nayarit (Traduce al español con el menú desplegable de la derecha👉🏽)

 29-Foot Class C Winnebago Motorhome

(Traduce al español con el menú

desplegable de la derecha👉🏽)

New Les Schwab Tires and Brakes, Vinyl Flooring, and More

Price Reduced to $25,900 or 499,000 MXN!

See More Photos and Details in My Blog Article At: 

𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟱

𝟮𝟵-𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲!

See it at a beachfront RV park in Lo de Marcos, Nayarit, Mexico. To make an appointment, send me a message on Messenger, in the comments below, or email me at terrylturrell@gmail.com. We've enjoyed our Minnie Winnie for two years and spend one week each month in beautiful Lo de Marcos. We have new travel plans, so Minnie Winnie is ready for a new owner.

Jon and Terry in Puerto Vallarta

Walking in Mexico Can be Dangerous on a Good Day, But What About with Parkinson's Disease?

"On the Uneven Cobblestone Streets"

An Excerpt from Pickle Jar Test: A Novel for Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month🌷

Jake and Lindsay were walking to dinner in downtown Rincón de Guayabitos, holding hands, as much out of habit as to help steady each other on the uneven cobblestone streets. Jake knew he needed to tell Lindsay about his betraying left thumb and forefinger, the pill-rolling culprits that would give away his awful self-diagnosis.

"Babe," he began, then hesitated. "I need to tell you about this tremor I've developed."

"Okay."

"It’s kind of weird.”

“Weirder than the vibrator finger?” Lindsay said, and they both laughed at their private joke. Jake loved to make Lindsay laugh as they were snuggling in bed by asking her if he could put his vibrator finger between her legs. Thank goodness, he has a sense of humor about his disorders, she thought.

“Yeah, this is pretty weird. You know the shaking in my hands has gotten worse lately, right?”

“Yes, I’ve noticed it when you’re holding a drink. It worries me.”

“I know, but I’ve been trying to ignore it, thinking it was a side effect of the new med Dr. Ferguson gave me for bipolar. But then I decided to read the Parkinson’s symptom printout you gave me. I wasn’t really taking it seriously until I read about the pill-rolling tremor. I’ve been having that for a while now.”

Lindsay gave Jake’s hand a squeeze and looked into his face, seeing a hint of fear. “What does that mean, babe?”

“Well, it’s where I unconsciously rub the tips of my thumb and forefinger back and forth against each other. It seems to happen most often when I’m walking, and I don’t realize I’m doing it until I notice that the tips of my thumb and finger are sore. I have to consciously force them to stop.”

“So, does this make you think you might have Parkinson’s disease?”

“It’s possible, I guess. My dad had it for years and years. It slowed his movements to the point where he would get up hours before he had to go to work to have enough time to dress and eat breakfast. He wouldn’t quit his job, though, until he reached retirement age. I remember it was painful for me to watch him button his shirt and put his belt on. Even tying his shoes was a struggle.”

Learn more about living in Mexico and Parkinson's disease by reading Pickle Jar Test: A Novel, sale-priced through April 25 for Parkinson’s Awareness Month🌷. (Also, it’s Free with a KindleUnlimited membership.)

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Pickle Jar Test: A Novel

For Parkinson's Awareness and Life in Mexico

Book Description

Jake and Lindsay have revived their loving relationship and found peace by moving to a small beach town in México. Though the battle against Jake's bipolar disorder was long and painful, his depression and manic episodes have finally leveled out with proper treatment and a less stressful lifestyle. Lindsay and Jake are both grateful that his mental health is good and his sense of humor has returned, as it was in the early years of their marriage.

Strong and healthy from years of working as a carpenter, Jake is now in denial about the new symptoms plaguing his body. Are these annoyances simply medication side effects, or a new condition? Should he tell Lindsay or fight this battle alone? Tremors, loss of sense of smell, pain, stiffness, and other changes in Jake’s muscular body bring fear for both Lindsay and Jake. Could this be Parkinson’s disease? Obtaining a definite diagnosis becomes a challenge, and then a shock.

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Terry L Turrell, Author

𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟱 𝟮𝟵-𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲! (Traduce al español con el menú desplegable de la derecha👉🏽)

  Imported from the US
Fully Legalized Title and Mexican-Plated 

(Traduce al español con el menú

desplegable de la derecha👉🏽)

Shown With Two Slides Extended and Wheel Covers Off

Jon Opening the Motorhome Entry Door

Curbside View of Our 29-Foot Minnie Winnie

6 New Tires from Les Schwab in California

And All New Brakes and Bearings at Les Schwab

Floorplan: Sleeps Up to 8 People

New Skylight Installed and Caulked Over the Shower

Dinette, Kitchen, Large Refrigerator, Gas Oven, New MW

New Queen Mattress with Custom Upholstered Headboard

Bedroom Closet and Drawers Before

Carpet and Bedspread Replaced

New Vinyl Plank Flooring in Bedroom

Bathroom Cabinets & Towel Bar Over Toilet

Bathroom Separate From Shower

Wheel Covers On and In-Line Booster Water Pump

People ask us why we are selling our 2005 29-foot Class C Motorhome, a Winnebago Minnie Winnie, after all the work we put into it!

After two years of enjoying and improving our RV, we plan to travel by train more in Mexico. You may remember how exciting our Copper Canyon Adventures El Chepe tour was. Next, we’re headed to the Maya Train.

Below are more of Minnie Winnie's specs. If you are interested in purchasing it, please message me for more information or to make an appointment to see it in the comments below or through Messenger.

Price: $26,900 or 550,000MX 

Reduced to $25,900 US or 499,000 MXN

Fully Legalized Title and Mexican-Plated by Pat’s Plates. Renew the registration online yearly.

Odometer: 58,600 miles

Ford E450 6.8 Super Duty V10 Gas Engine

Two New High-ampereage Deep-cycle 6-Volt Trojan House Batteries

4000-Watt Onan Gas Generator with New Carburetor

Beds in addition to Queen in the Back Bedroom:

   Queen bed over the cab. The custom mattress folds in half for space.

   Dinette converts into a bed.

   The sofa pulls out into a bed. 2 Memory Foam toppers for comfort.

More improvements than shown in photos!

Located in a beachfront RV park in Lo de Marcos, Nayarit.

Terry and Jon Turrell on Our Copper Canyon Adventure