Austin and I met in 2018 when we were chosen to present at a science conference in Austin, TX. That trip marked the beginning of our friendship, and he even met my family—though none of us realized he’d eventually become my forever person. Our romantic story didn’t start until early 2019, when our mutual friend Kenny decided we’d be perfect for each other because we’re both “weird.” Kenny convinced us to visit him in Arizona for spring break, and from that point on, we’ve been inseparable. Austin officially asked me to be his girlfriend during our graduation trip to Hawaii (special thanks to my mom and pig). At first, I said "no," but I quickly realized my mistake and decided to ask him instead. I redesigned a beer label and we call this the "boyfriend beer." Beer has been a special part of our relationship. We’ve visited over 100 breweries in just five years of dating. He asked me to be his fiancé at Yards, one of our favorite places. Our bestest friend, Hops is named after ingredients. Even our wedding reception is at a brewery. Of course, so much more has happened in that time, but now we’re soaking up these last months as an engaged couple and getting ready to head back to Texas to tie the knot. We can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter with all of you!