Written and Illustrated by Corey A. Harwood:

So there i was, minding my own business and touring this crater impact in the middle of the desert. This lady approaches me at the first opportune photo and asks to take my picture. We speak the entire walk back, exchange numbers, and talk as i drive across the states.

Stashia and i had known each other for a few months and it was time for me to make MY impact. We found ourselves on the coast of RI at this Manor, exploring the grounds, planning out our entire lives together, and taking cute photos. It was beautiful and i look forward to sharing the destination with everyone attending.

Stashia is from NE, i'm from the West Coast(best coast). Getting an opportunity to see Castle Island and tour the Minutemen's fortification outside of Boston was a dream come true. Having a partner to share all my silly mythos appreciation is endearing.

Stashia drives out to california to visit. We tour Monterey, the bay, and berkeley. She Decides she can't live without Your's truly.

Gemma doesn't take crap from any dogs. She downright has It: Attitude. She's my sweetheart and a portion of the responsibility for why i love Stashia. She has raised Gemma to be a complete cutie pie, smart as a tack, and sweet as honey. Gemma and Bear met as they arrived in California. Bear, adopted at 2 years old, was a wildcard of experiences. After long nights and plenty of loving support, they are inseparable as their owners.

1 year in and we went way up north to climb through the caves of Dunsmir. Siskiyou Lake swimming and very tired doggies.

I took this lady out for a ride in the convertible. The destination was a Van Gough art exhibit thereafter i surprised her with a visit to the Rose Garden of San Jose.

Discovered a kitten under the Tesla one morning. Stashia and I took it in and fostered this lil' guy for several days before rehoming him with her Co-Worker. Encouraging to take on new responsibilities of pet ownership - always prepared to support one another.

So, Stashia is handy with tools and is an Ironworker for Love's Sake. She can build, Sky Scrapers, Bridges: Bolt up, Welding, Storefront, she's amazing. We spent the better half of a year getting this truck up and running. Poured weekends, researching and wrenching on everything to get it going. Time spent going to Pick-n-Pull as impromptus dates getting parts and pieces. She spotted these frayed wires which aided in getting this truck back on the road. Albeit the start of our automotive fun, she's been supportive with the various other vehicles and encourages me follow my hobby.

We moved. Soon thereafter to buy a house and build our future. Her family really got to know me and learn what California was all about.

1790. This parcel of land has been around forever and a day. We truly got after demolition on the 17th of decemeber, dropping walls and clearing out the upstairs for a full renovation. This House has become our Home.

Long overdue and without hesitation and with discussions of Venues and Dates well ahead of the question, the Ring had arrived and her sisters had gathered to surprise her! Under the guise of a baby shower and an excuse to show off the upstairs, I waited my time and found the opportunity to pop the question we had all been waiting to hear. 'will you do me the honor of taking my hand in marriage?' or something to that effect, it was a turbulent blur. <3 Love.