I wish I had some interesting settling-into Hawaii stories for you, but thanks to a seemingly never-ending series of torrential rainstorms, Eaman and I have been sequestered to our apartments for a lot of TV-watching, reading and cooking. It’s not a bad life — between 2 and 3 p.m., TBS airs back-to-back Friends episodes, and I’m talking about the good, before-Chandler-and-Monica-got-together years — but all we want to do is go to the beach! Isn’t that what people are supposed to do in Hawaii?
When you can’t go to the beach, ask Mother Nature to bring the beach to you:
Luckily, I got to get some air on my rainy walk to work, and we were able to break up the monotony with an excellent movie, a fun happy hour at Kona Brewing Co. and a quick outing to Waialae Beach Park, which ended quickly thanks to rain — the annoying small kind that almost tickles — and flying sand.
But, as everyone has assured us, the storms here have been pretty unusual, minus that one year during which there was 40 consecutive days of rain. So check out these crazy pictures from The Weather Channel and then you’ll feel less jealous that we’re in Hawaii and it’s still 40-some degrees on some parts of the mainland.
My rents are moving to the island of Kauai at the end of this year and I know how much it can rain there! I am hoping we get some good weather when we end our RTW trip there in December… but I have never visited Hawaii when it hasn’t rained at least once everyday! But then again, when it is nice out, it is the most magical place in the world. I hope you get some sunshine for the rest of your trip!
How exciting that they’re moving there! Now you get to go there all the time
And yes, it’s so gorgeous when it’s beautiful here that I have to pinch myself. Thanks for the encouragement — my weather-weary self needed it 
Oh, you saw ‘A Separation’! Jealous! Need to see that.
Also: WTF on all the rain. But it’ll dry out soon! Then I want beach pics!!
Also: Exactly how long will you be in Hawaii and can I come visit?
You must see A Separation. The best movie I’ve seen in a while. I’m for sure seeing Hunger Games the weekend it comes out, but I have pretty low expectations. Please come visit!! We’ll be here at least through May but possibly — and probably — longer
First of all, yes, Mondler ruined Friends, and I am glad someone agrees with me.
Second, that picture of the dude in front of the Honolulu Zoo is awesome.
Third, STAY LONGER THAN MAY.