aloha friday
At this point in the moving process, everything is a milestone. Like, the fact that today is my last day of work. It’s also my last Friday in Portland. And of course, the last weekend to eat and drink my way through[…] Continue reading
aloha friday
8/1/14
7/11/14
aloha friday
Aaaaaaloha and TGIF! Now that summer’s in full swing, I’ve been trying to spend less time in front of the computer, and more time outdoors. Problem is, there are so many fun summer ideas on Pinterest, that it’s hard to[…] Continue reading
5/30/14
aloha friday
Here’s the truth about four-day weeks: you’re still required to squeeze five-days’ worth of work in. So I don’t know about you, but I’m so ready for the weekend. I mean, don’t get me wrong. I’m not complaining. The three-day weekend[…] Continue reading
5/23/14
aloha friday
Spring is one of my all-time favorite seasons in Portland, despite the totally schizophrenic weather. It can literally be hailing one minute, and completely sunny the next. And the weather man is always wrong - in fact, it’s almost comical. But,[…] Continue reading
5/16/14
aloha friday
This week was a total bust. I realized that Amazon Prime comes with free live streaming video rentals, and I’ve watched the first 4 seasons of Parenthood. I know (!!). I might need an intervention soon. Except, I’ve already planned out[…] Continue reading
4/18/14
aloha friday
It’s been total spring weather in Portland. It poured most of the day yesterday, but we’ve seen glimpses of the sun sporadically, too. When it peaks through our windows, Lola’s always the first to chase down the sunny spot. I’m usually[…] Continue reading
4/11/14
aloha friday
Despite how insanely gorgeous the spring blooms have been (note: this photo has no filter!), I’ve been paying the price with some equally insane allergies. I’ve basically been glued to a box of tissues all week, and I’m so ready[…] Continue reading
4/4/14
aloha friday
March flew by in the blink of an eye, and left me totally exhausted. I officially need a vacation.
3/28/14
aloha friday
I woke up today to sunshine and a gorgeous view of the ocean. And no, I’m not in Portland right now. Some of you may remember that I have a day job managing social media marketing for a fitness company,[…] Continue reading
3/14/14
aloha friday
This weekend I’m running a 15K race. It’s not necessarily the 9-point-something miles that scares me, but the hills - which cover the course and are apparently pretty brutal. Last night Sam said, “What’s the big deal? You ran a[…] Continue reading
Meet Marisa
Aloha, and welcome to Margaritas In The Rain! My name is Marisa. I live in Hawaii, where I cook approachable food. With an island twist. And yes, I do love drinking margaritas on rainy days. Care to join me?
