Jonathan approached Catherine at a college retreat while she was "winning" at a game of Blockus. Timing was not in our favor but fate would have it that we continue to meet in the same small group. Catherine had no idea how to interpret Jon's acts of kindness. Did he just "happen" to be in the area to deliver some cookies during finals week? Did he "happen" to be in the area to give her a ride home? These "random" acts of kindness were rooted in a consistent persistence that eventually paid off.
Jonathan will never be able to out wit Catherine. The moment he asked if Catherine would do her hair for the day, she knew... Even still, he managed to bring her to several cliff sides to go on "casual" walks. While Catherine was concerned for the safety of others running down the cliff, Jonathan got down one one knee and proposed before she could freak out.