October 1st - Copalis Beach

Carolina’s Notes
We got up and threw on clothes because it was cold. I didn’t want to shower with it being so cold. I did brush my teeth, combed my hair and washed my face. Tony was busy in the kitchen making coffee and pancakes for breakfast. Tony confessed that he had thought about exploring the towns around in the rain but came to his senses about fixing our own food. I was most grateful. My stomach really is having a hard time with all the outside food. Tony made all of our meals yesterday and I feel so much better.

Anyway, we sat after breakfast and did computer work.

We went for a little drive to check out neighboring towns. We stopped in the town of Pacific Beach and had espresso, cinnamon rolls, and chocolate. On the way from there we stopped at the Green Lantern, which is just up the street from where we are hooked up. We had a burger and a beer. When we got back to Harry we wanted to sit by the Pacific Ocean. We did and enjoyed ourselves while sipping on more beer. Then we had to get back to Harry to go to the bathroom. The trail to the ocean from Harry consists of a log and a beam to get over mucky water. Tony made it back from Harry going back to ocean but I managed to fall into the water as Tony warned me not to do. Well, when he looked at me after falling with an unfriendly look (in my opinion). I became angry. I saw only red from that point. Tony was trying to tell me that he was only trying to help me in his way. He had hoped I could laugh and just continue with the nice experience by the ocean. However, needless to say that because of the bickering we ended a good day on a sour note.

As I reflect back on that occurrence, I realize that I have forgotten how to be light in certain circumstances. I could have chosen to laugh and say yep Tony you predicted that I’d fall into the water. We would have enjoyed an evening that both of us have dreamed. Instead anger, frustration, and the feeling of not wanting to be told what to do by a know-it-all ruined our night. I know that I always have a choice. When Dr. Wayne Dyer teaches that a person can always choose peace rather than this. I agree with those words but also need to utilize those words into action when the moment calls for them. I eventually apologized to Tony but by that time it was time for bed. I don’t know how he slept but I didn’t rest comfortably.

Tony’s Notes
We actually had a fun, wet, and rainy day. I enjoyed our drive, but I was a bit surprised by the area. It was a bit of a worn down area and not very affluent. I believe it was bit ‘off’ season, and most people came to beach comb, and do ‘clamming’. We had fun eating and drinking at the local pub. When we got back home, we walked out to our private beach area and sat in our beach chairs drinking more beer. It was unfortunate that Carolina fell in the water. There was, what I think would be called a lagoon. Anyway, she fell walking across the log and was a little embarrassed. She was mad at me because I had warned her not to fall earlier that day. It worked out in the end; but I think the truth of the matter is that Carolina and I should not be drinking alcohol because we end up not knowing when to stop.