In 2016 at the University of Maine, our story began with a small, unassuming exchange—Casey asking Ashley for a pencil. That little moment sparked an instant connection, and we quickly found so much more in common. We’d both transferred to UMaine at the same time, both drove white Jeeps (though Ashley’s was WAY cooler, let’s be real), and shared a love for adventure, friendship, and fun. Senior year was packed with late nights at The Bear Brew, study sessions in the library—where Ashley inevitably had to go home to actually focus—outings with friends, and countless memories. After graduation, we moved in together, sharing an “interesting” first apartment and learning to build a life and business side-by-side. Our shared love for adventure took us on countless trips, from work projects to weekend getaways, with Casey always pushing Ashley out of her comfort zone into new and amazing experiences. Then, one unforgettable night on the coast of Thailand. Casey proposed, pulling off the surprise of a lifetime with friends who’d flown halfway around the world to be there, hiding just out of sight - Cheers to the best "liars” we know for keeping every detail under wraps and making the moment absolutely perfect. What started with the exchange of a pencil, and a pretty smooth move on Casey's part (?), has become a collection of cherished memories, with many more to come as we continue writing their our together.