My favorite kind of rain in Seattle

When I moved to Seattle, I was looking forward to many things: New opportunities, living near some of my best friends and Kiwi Strawberry Talking Rain. And not necessarily in that order.

Much like Crystal Clear Pepsi did when I drank it in junior high, my first sip of Talking Rain changed my order of favorite beverages forever. Specifically, the Strawberry Kiwi variety.

Sweetened with Splenda, this 5-calorie drink is a sparkling water juice beverage with vitamin C. All you need to know is that it's tasty. And hard to find.

But as a birthday gift, my friend Mike found six cans of the oh-so-delicious drink. He calls it a "champagne cocktail." I call it the best non-alcoholic drink I've had in my life. In fact, when he told me about the gift, I said, "This is the best thing that's ever happened to me." I was only exaggerating a little bit.

Unfortunately for those who don't live in the Pacific Northwest, you'll have a hard time finding such deliciousness. But, fortunately for me, I have five cans left in my refrigerator ... and the chance for more is, hopefully, right at my fingertips.

Thank you, Mike. And thank you, Talking Rain Beverage Company. I'm thinking about applying for the Marketing Manager position you have open in your Sales & Marketing department. Clearly, I am a fan of at least one of your brands.