She was enjoying some downtime in Hawaii, while he was celebrating his friends' marriage back in Pennsylvania. Despite the 5000 miles between them at the time, their Hinge accounts couldn't resist connecting in 2019. On his way back west for his second year in Half Moon Bay, she persisted to meet as soon as he and his petite pup returned from their cross-country commute. Residing in Pacifica, she suggested they get together for a sunset stroll up to Mori Point at Rockaway Beach. Their walk along the coastal trail turned into an early AM exchange on a beach blanket under the stars. Their first night together would undeniably kickoff the initial leg of their ongoing bi-coastal adventure. Two years and a pandemic later, she said "YES" atop of those same breezy Pacifica bluffs after a full day of serendipitous surprises. They'll bashfully agree that they met their "forever" companion that evening, or punly put, #emigfoundthistruecollins.