Once upon a time, in the magical realm of the internet, our love story started as a friendship. It was Spring of 2017 – the season of blooming friendships and questionable online dating profiles. Little did we know, our pixels and bytes would conspire to bring us together. As our virtual friendship flourished, we discovered a connection that transcended the digital screen. We found a soulmate for life, even if it started as a platonic soulmate with a sprinkle of online awkwardness. Fast forward to 2021 in a bamboo park in Alabama – because nothing says romance like bamboo, right? Chris made it official and upgraded our status from 'just friends' to 'officially dating.' The bamboo might not have whispered sweet nothings, but it witnessed the birth of our romantic saga. But wait, there's more! The plot thickens as we fast forward again, this time to December 31st, 2022, on a cruise. Chris, fueled by love and perhaps a touch of sea breeze, popped the question. Spoiler alert: Anastasiia said yes, and our love story sailed into a new chapter. So, from online buddies to bamboo declarations and cruise proposals, our journey to 'I do' has been a quirky comedy with a dash of romance – because who said love can't be both pixelated and bamboo-fied?