It all started with a message on OkCupid! Justin reached out first and started the conversation; which makes sense because he is way better with words. On April 20th we decided to meet at American Flatbread in Burlington for our first date. I said few words and ate fewer pieces of pizza. Justin told me all about himself and his journey. We then ventured to Church street and made our way to the Three Needs bar. It was there I watched my first of many pool games played by Justin. Justin then walked me to my car where we shared our first kiss and the rest is history...

If you know Stephanie well, you would know that she absolutely loves Country music. Together we enjoy going to the Radio Bean Bar/Cafe for Honky Tonk Tuesdays, where you won't hear old country played as well anywhere else in town. Earlier in the day I had coordinated with the lead singer to nonchalantly call me up to the stage to sit in and sing "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash with the band. I gave a rockstar performance and did my very best to keep my nerves to a minimum. When we finished I said, "I just so happen to have the ring of fire right here..!" I reached into my breast pocket and pulled out her beautiful engagement ring and continued. "Stephanie, you embody everything that is woman and you're everything a man could ever want. You're my partner, my best friend and my lover and I'd be so lucky to spend the rest of my life with you! Will you marry me!?" Smiling back so hard, she said, "YES!"