Stories

"I couldn't even remember his name."

Paul and Jessie met during grad school at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Jessie kept mixing up Paul with another person from Texas. She never really noticed him, until one day, he brought homemade tacos to a beach party.

Everyday Life

Friday Fireworks

In the early days, when Jessie had just graduated from grad school and Paul was still a student, a budget date night consisted of walks on the beach and free fireworks shows at Magic Island.

Quarantine Hobbies

Jessie and Paul picked up a lot of unusual skills and hobbies during quarantine times. Here's Jessie learning how to solder in a failed attempt to fix some busted twinkly lights.

Lunch on North Shore

North Shore is famous for its shrimp trucks, but when these two visit, it's all about the kiawe-smoked huli huli chicken.

A Rare Cozy Night

It doesn't often get cold in Hawaii, but when it does, Jessie stares into the void and remembers how much she hates the cold. It's nothing a giant teddy bear and good book won't fix.

Weekend Hikes

Paul and Jessie love the outdoors but hate risks. Hikes provides them with what comic artist Nathan Pyle's "Strange Planet" alien character describes as "medium danger."

Dog Whisperer

Here's Paul in his natural element, napping comfortably and being chosen over Jessie by yet another dog (and not just any dog, but her sister's/family dog).

Travels