Michael and I first met at his brother Enrique’s birthday party in October of 2016. I was enjoying my time at the party, catching up with longtime friends, when I saw Michael from across the yard. We were quickly introduced by mutual friends and after brief conversation, instantly felt a connection with one another. A day later we enjoyed our first date together watching the Rangers playoff game at Boomerjacks. The following Wednesday Michael had foot surgery (he fell off a roof while roofing the day before we met and broke 3 of his metatarsal bones), which limited us to very few activities for the next 6 weeks. We grew closer over the next few weeks, enjoying each others company, figuring out puzzles together, and watching movies. He wanted to take our relationship further, so on 10/29/2016 he asked me to be his girlfriend and I could not have been happier. After 3 years of being together, on Christmas Day 2019 Michael surprised me with the best gift possible and proposed under a beautiful gazebo while we were surrounded by both of our families.. and of course I said YES! We are now here, preparing to start the next chapter of our lives together and can’t wait to celebrate with all of our favorite people.