It all started in 2021 at St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, where two nurses with very different personalities—but perfectly aligned hearts—first crossed paths. Michael thought I was cute, goofy, and gregarious (his words, not mine!), and I was instantly drawn to his intelligence, quiet charm, and those beautiful green eyes. Things didn’t happen all at once—we got to know each other over time. Our first official date? I cooked him his FIRST EVER steak taco dinner, and the spark between us turned into something really special. As our relationship grew, we took a big step and bought our first home together—a brand-new townhome in Carmel, Indiana. We poured ourselves into making it our own, blending our styles, quirks, and shared love for gaming and cozy nights in. Somewhere between choosing throw pillows and planning game nights, we realized: this is it. We’d found our person. The moment Michael proposed was straight out of a dream—during a beautiful formal dinner on a cruise with his family. It was heartfelt, perfect, and very us. First came love, then came a house, then came adopting our adorable kitten, Kurama…and now, we can’t wait to say I do!