Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Tradewinds Carmel
If you ever go to Monterey Peninsula, stay at the Tradewinds Carmel. From the outside with all wood architecture, you'd think it was modern. Inside, with all its Asian-inspired design it's beyond modern. It's ageless, timeless, it's here now, it's a Zen experience, it's beautiful! It's an exhilirating feeling!
Deep Weekend Rest
Driving down south away from the city
Away from work for a much needed rest
Enjoying the greens, hills, trees
Seventh-inning stretch at the Giant Artichoke
And all artichoked-out
Cruising the Seaside
Beautiful Monterey Sunset
And my destination -
Carmel-by-the-Sea!
Staying at the exotic Tradewinds Carmel
Asian-inspired decor through and through
Simple yet elegant with lush bamboo
Fancy fireplace, hot spa,
Luxurious king-sized bed,
Quiet table fountain running
Soothing to the ears, calming my nerves -
I'm splurging, why not, I deserve it!
A night walk at Ocean Avenue
A cozy dinner for two
Walk and talk back to the hotel
Respite at the fire pit
A visit to Buddha's fountain
Back to the room
Warm, calm and ready
To soothe the soul and body
And finally, sleep peacefully.
Delicious continental breakfast
A morning drive on Ocean Avenue
A walk by the beach
Taking a picture or two
Cruising 'round Ocean View Road
Enjoying the beautiful homes
Moving on to Cannery Row
For brunch and window shopping
Then homeward bound again.
Stopping by Gilroy Outlet Factory
Shopping galore, splurging again
Why not, I earned it!
Great Japanese dinner in my neighborhood
And to call it a night -
Home, finally, home.
A deep weekend rest
Never been so deep
Never felt so good
Well-deserved,
Well deserved. Amen.
copyright 2011 Socorro de Castro
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Beautiful Prayer for New Year's 2011
My schoolmate, Ilo, from high school wrote this beautiful prayer for New Year 2011 and as she said, "... unto forevermore!!!!" and I want to share it here with you all. It's really moving and inspiring! Thanks, Ilo, you're a beautiful soul!
On Dec 31, 2010, at 9:52 AM, Ilo Wallenstein wrote:
Dear Lord, look upon us your favored ones and keep us in the palm of Your Hand.
You have blessed us, you have guided us, you have loved us through. We
give thanks and we give You praise.
As we enter into another year which definitely brings us closer to the
end of time (whether we like to think that way or not), we rest in the
finished task you have completed and which we just live out according
to Your riches in glory.
Let us not forget that YOu have done it all, once for all. In the
times when we stray, rein us in ASAP; in the times when we hesitate
because we doubt, remind us, we only are a prayer away; and in the
times when it feels like we have no one, nothing, and so helpless, rain
down faith, that we might remember: our emotions lie to us, our memory
sends wrong and conflicting signals, but that the PEACE in our hearts
where You are as our Lord and Saviour, will carry us through...We live
on Your Promise:
NO WEAPOIN FORMED AGAINST US SHALL FLOURISH.
YOU WORK ALL THINGS FOR GOOD FOR THOSE WHO LOVE YOU AND ARE CALLED TO YOUR PURPOSE.
With such assurances, we WILL, by grace, carry our challenge through!
In prayer unity, we honor You, Lord and Saviour of our lives, now, in
2011, and by your amazing grace, unto forevermore!!!!
Ilo
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Post Script
CELEBRATE AND ENJOY NEW YEAR'S EVE 2011 SAFE SANE AND SOBER!!
HERE'S TO LIFE & GOOD HEALTH!!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011
HAPPY NEW YEAR ! WELCOME 2011! WISHING ONE AND ALL LOTS OF LOVE AND HAPPINESS, GOOD HEALTH, ABUNDANCE, SUCCESS, JOY AND PEACE AND MUSIC.
LIFE IS GOOD!
LOVE YOU ALL!
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