In July, fate (and Tinder) brought us together. Nolan picked me up for our first date and took me fishing — where I caught my very first northern, a huge one! Afterward, he surprised me with wildflowers and a movie night under the stars in a quiet field. Our second date was just as magical: Nolan made a playlist just for us, and we danced in front of his headlights on a backroad. I was in awe — I’d never been shown so much thought and care before. From that moment on, we’ve been inseparable. On October 19th, during a day trip to Grand Marais, Nolan led me out to a lighthouse on Lake Superior. With the waves crashing behind us, he got down on one knee — and I said yes to forever.