Pee Wee's Special Day by E. Lejano

"Fly free and happy beyond birthdays and across forever, and we'll meet now and then when we wish, in the midst of the one celebration that never can end." ...Richard Bach

In spite of the storm blizzard yesterday, January 8, 2011, the Canadian group braved the slippery road and were able to get together to celebrate PeeWee's birthday. Thanks to our expert drivers Rory V. Agellon and Tessie O. Guerra. We had lunch at Star Walk Buffet Restaurant at siyempre busog na busog na naman kami. After lunch, we dropped by to say hello to PeeWee's mother, who at 86 looks like 65 years young. A very beautiful, regal and entertaining lady.

We then proceeded to PeeWee's house to continue our celebration. We had lots of fun as usual - laughing on top of our lungs, grinning from ear to ear, singing out of tune and wagging our tongues out for the fun of it.

To highlight the evening, PeeWee blew her uncountable birthday candles and cut the birthday cake baked by our one and only Rory.

A FRIEND'S BIRTHDAY

by Naty O. Cristi
We did it again. Tonight, we got home with a song in our hearts. We just celebrated the birthday of a high school classmate. Since the beginning of last year, we have been marking this special day for each one in our group. A special day indeed, because each one of us is special to one another.

Is there a more appropriate time to remember what we've been through together during our young, carefree days than today, our friend's birthday? Yes, we celebrated with her today, happy to know she's still as much a part of our life now as she was then.
For now, we would like to greet and toast our friend, Wilhelmina "Pee-Wee" Reyes Bella. Happy, happy birthday, dear PeeWee (PWee in short...he he he). May you find the lyrics to the beautiful song you inspired in all of us that celebrated with you today.

Thank you for your friendship.

"HAPPY NEW YEAR" TO VINTAGE CLASS 1960

"Cheers to a NEW YEAR and another chance for us to get it right."- by Ophrah Winfrey

By Evelyne Dirige Resella:"HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE VINTAGE PWU CLASS 1960!" A good new name as suggested by Bong. Also endless CHEERS to our class 1960. Like what Ophrah said a new year means.... "another chance for us to get it right." If we left many things wrong in the past, this year 2011, is a chance to make things RIGHT. I confessed that many things didn't turn out right last year. Thank God there is always another chance to begin anew. Ophrah is one of those inspiring & successuful ebony women in America today. She made it despite of being a female, ebony, and not the brain & beauty type. Today she's a well known American TV personality, actress, producer & has her own network called OWN (Ophrah Winfrey Network). Let's listen & be inspired w/ her continued success despite of many challenges & distractions in life. It's never to late.

After almost 2 weeks of absence, I am happy to be back home. What's going on in the real world? My hubby & I got back home last night. I spent hours reading through my countless e-mails which entertained a weary traveler's body. Although I missed Carmel and the beautiful sights we experienced & savored, it's wonderful to be connected w/ friends & classmates.

I said that I will be blogging less this new year but...... I couldn't start painting because of repairs being done in our condo. Prior to Christmas we had a week of heavy rain here in San Diego. Since we live on the edge/cliff, our condo had a water damaged & it will take a while to restore the mess. Meanwhile, I am back, amigas!

Spending Christmas & New Year's Eve 2010 at the Hyatt Highland Carmel Resort were the best of the BEST that we had ever enjoyed. We always wanted an exclusive family Christmas celebration and get-away amidst the mountains, Monterey pines, cypress trees, and great ocean views. It was a dream come true.

After a long drive from San Diego, my hubby & I stopped at our home in Valencia for Christmas Eve. Then on Christmas Day we made another long drive to Carmel via 101. It was so cold, windy and raining hard but we made it safely to the Hyatt Carmel. Luckily the day after Christmas was sunny and warm. Our family took a walk around the resort & then hiked at Point Lobos, nearby. Then we watched the beautiful sunset at the famous Lone Cypress Point.

We spent one summer & one spring time ago at this beautiful resort. Our recent photos are not ready yet, so I am posting photos of the resort taken last 2008. It still looks the same & beautiful as ever.

GORGEOUS VIEW OF THE OCEAN FROM OUR BALCONY

ANOTHER VIEW OF THE OCEAN (POINT LOBOS STATE PARK) FROM OUR BALCONY
VIEW #3-FROM OUR BALCONY

SHHH.......OUR BREATHTAKING BATH ROOM W/ HUGE JACUZZI, SHOWER & TOILET. THE SUITE HAD A JAPANESE MOTIFF. THE TUB COULD BE ENCLOSED W/ SLIDING DOORS. COME & TAKE A PEEK!

THIS IS THE INTERIOR OF OUR HYATT VACATION CLUB SUITE. HAVE IT ALL- LIVING ROOM, FIRE PLACE WITH GOOD SMELLING FIREWOODS, DINING AREA & FULL KITCHEN - COMPLETE W/ FRIDGE, OVEN, MICRO WAVE, DISHWASHER, COFFEE MAKER, UTENSILS, POTS & PANS, TOASTER, DISH TOWELS, MODERN/WHITE JAPANESE PLATES & DISHES, WINE GLASSES, ETC.

ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT MY ELDEST SON & I PREPARED A DELICIOUS PRIME RIB DINNER WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS. A ROOM SERVICE CHEESE APPETIZERS & A BOTTLE OF OPOLO WINE WERE DELIVERED TO OUR ROOM. COMPLIMENT FROM HYATT.

ONE LATE AFTERNOON AS SEEN FROM OUR BALCONY ROOM. THE BEAUTIFUL SUNSET SKY & HANDSOME BIRD ADDED LOTS OF LAUGHTER.

A REALLY NICE PLACE FOR MINI-REUNION.

HOPEFULLY SOMEDAY WE COULD DO IT HERE.......???????????????????????