We first crossed paths in October 2023 at a Christian retreat for graduate students in New Hampshire. At the time, Amy was working as a doctor at Massachusetts General Hospital while pursuing a Master of Public Health part-time at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Phil was a postdoctoral fellow at Boston Children’s Hospital. We were both involved in Christian graduate student groups. Amy was a leader in the Harvard Graduate Christian Fellowship at HSPH, and Phil was a leader of the Harvard Medical School / School of Dental Medicine Christian Student Association (HCSA / Harvard CMDA). While we met briefly at the retreat, it wasn’t until February 2024, when our groups began planning a joint event with dinner and a speaker, that we really started to get to know each other. The event took place on March 1, 2024, and we started dating soon after. We connected through our shared faith, similar backgrounds, and common interests, including biomedical research, reading, watching Hong Kong TV shows, traveling, and volunteering for our churches. Phil is from Hong Kong, and Amy grew up nearby in Macau (ages 2 to 13) before moving to Taiwan. We both speak English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, and are actively involved in our churches and communities. Our journey is just beginning, and we can’t wait to see where God leads us next, hopefully with lots of laughter, love, and maybe a few more Hong Kong dramas along the way. 我們的故事，始於 2023 年 10 月。我們在新罕布什爾州的山林之間，一個為波士頓基督徒研究生舉辦的退修營會上初次相遇。Amy 當時在麻省總醫院行醫，同時在哈佛大學公共衛生學院兼讀公共衛生碩士；Phil 則在波士頓兒童醫院從事博士後研究。我們同樣在校園的基督徒團契中服事： Amy 是哈佛公共衛生學院基督徒團契的主席，Phil 則是哈佛醫學院與牙醫學院基督徒學生會的領袖。初次見面雖然短暫，卻為日後的故事留下了伏筆。 直到 2024 年 2 月，我們兩個團契一同籌劃一場聯合聚會，才真正讓我們有機會深入交流。3 月 1 日的那個晚上，成為我們關係的新起點。很快地，我們在彼此身上看見了熟悉的影子——共同的信仰、相近的背景，以及相似的喜好：無論是醫學研究、書籍閱讀、香港劇集，還是旅行與教會服事，都讓我們的心更加靠近。 Phil 來自香港，而 Amy 自小在澳門成長(2-13歲)，後來移居台灣。我們都能以英語、廣東話與普通話溝通，同時我們都積極參與教會和社區的事務。 我們深信，這段旅程只是起點。未來的道路上，願上帝帶領我們走過每一步。願笑聲與愛相伴，願我們在彼此守護中，繼續寫下屬於我們的故事 ；也許還會有幾部香港劇集陪伴我們一路同行。

RAMEN FIRST DATE Our first date was simple and cozy, over bowls of ramen. It was a relaxed way to start getting to know each other. WATERFIRE IN PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND We took a trip to see WaterFire in Providence, where the river is lined with floating bonfires and music fills the air. We explored local shops, tried new foods, and took a boat ride through the firelit canals. It was a beautiful and memorable night. A RETURN TO TOAH NIPI Toah Nipi is the camp where we first met. We returned as part of a winter group retreat, walking through the snow and remembering where it all began. REVERE BEACH AND THE TALL SHIP BOSTON FOR AMY'S BIRTHDAY For Amy’s birthday, we spent the day by the ocean at Revere Beach and visited the Tall Ship Boston to take in the harbor views. It was a relaxing and scenic way to celebrate. CANDLELIGHT CONCERT We went to a live orchestra concert lit entirely by candlelight. The setting was calm and atmospheric, and gave us a unique way to enjoy music together. BOSTON BALLET: ROMEO AND JULIET We saw Romeo and Juliet performed by the Boston Ballet. The dancing and music were unforgettable and made for a truly moving experience. HONG KONG AND MACAU During our trip to Hong Kong, Amy met Phil’s family for the first time and saw where Phil grew up. We also visited Macau, where Amy had lived as a child. It was a meaningful return and a chance to share important parts of our past, take engagement photos, and discover more in common than we expected. HONG KONG DRAMAS We have spent many evenings watching Hong Kong TV shows and movies together, especially laughing at Wong Tze Wah comedies. It has become one of our favorite ways to unwind and connect at the end of the day. BOSTON LIGHTS AT THE FRANKLIN PARK ZOO We visited the Boston Franklin Park Zoo during its autumn light festival and were amazed by the glowing displays and colorful installations. We loved it so much that we went back again. Walking through the sparkling paths together was a peaceful and beautiful way to enjoy the season.