We met in Fall 2005 when we both started working for the intramural department at Columbia University. We were fulfilling our work-study obligations and had selected jobs as intramural referees. After numerous long nights on the field or in the gym, we would go to JJ's place for chicken fingers, fries, and Ben & Jerry's ice cream (the ice cream was obviously for Ashley!) Our friendship then continued to grow for 5 years through trivia nights; chicken wings, tator tots, and beer at Lion's Head; and mini vacations in DC in 2007, skiing in 2009, and a road trip in July 2010. So how did we transition from just friends to dating? Eric showed interest one night after a few drinks (#nobodywascountinghowmany), and we had our first kiss in August 2010 right before Beach Bash in Ocean City, MD. The first kiss was followed by a conversation, a real first date, and a proper courtship. Eric asked Ashley to officially be his girlfriend on September 10, 2010, and she said yes. From then on, we have shared countless memories, and our love for each other grew quickly because we were destined to be "wing partners" for life! :)