Chai tea lattes, green apples, and multivariable calculus at CSU Dominguez Hills brought us together. Study sessions, spicy foods, and Simpsons trivia made us friends. Endless phone calls, lunch dates, and new experiences made us sweethearts.

Title: This Magic Moment The setting: Memphis, Tennesse On his quest to eat Mexican food in all 50 states, Lorenzo and Bianca embarked on a journey to Memphis, Tennesse; the heart of the blues. It was in this backdrop abutting the Mississippi river where a truly magical moment occurred. Like a fairytale, the night was illuminated by innumerable sparkles as if the heavens casted a magic spell on the earth. Fireflies! It was at this moment Lorenzo saw his soulmate. Eyes full of joy and wonder. A mind racing with curiosity. That innocence we never hope to lose. Bianca stole his heart once again and all it took was this magic moment.

Title: I Believe in a Thing Called Love Setting: San Diego, CA An interview for a medical school in Chicago arose, and every educational opportunity was considered. No matter the outcome, Bianca supported every option Lorenzo contemplated because she would do the same for herself. Though Lorenzo attended UCSD, it was a demand that could understandably make or break a relationship. It was here that Bianca found her soulmate, someone she made extensive efforts to see, and who made even bigger efforts in return.

Title: The Valley of Stones; Diamond Stones! The setting: Guadalajara, Mexico. If you know Lorenzo and Bianca, finding the best cuisine and pairing it with an ancestral spirit has been their gateway to new adventures and memories. On November 29, 2019, the couple found themselves 2,525.4 km away from home and exploring the historical city of Guadalajara, Mexico. Tortas ahogadas, murals by Siqueiros, and stumbling into the best beer in town, Lorenzo and Bianca drew closer together with every step. In the city of mariachi and agave, Lorenzo took this opportunity to ask Bianca for her hand in marriage and unite these two wanderlust souls to travel this world together forever. His anxiety was palpable but short-lived as Bianca said yes to marrying Lorenzo and embarking on their next chapter. Ay ay ay ay! Guadalajara hermosa. Quiero decirte una cosa. Gracias!

The best moments were always those shared in the rain. Singing in the car at the top of our lungs to our song by the Darkness Running through a Pride parade Standing in lines for Halloween-themed mazes Getting rained out in Wrigley Field... Even if it rains on our special day, it would only mean that much more.