We met at a singles game night, where Michael saved the day by bringing "What do you Meme" and a gourmet rotisserie chicken. After two heated rounds, Alissa won the first and obviously, Michael won the following. We bonded over our shared love for the outdoors, our faith in Jesus, and our uncanny ability to quote the most niche childhood movies at exactly the right moment. We knew we were truly smitten on our second date. Instead of something safe or ordinary, we went on a night hike which is very on brand for us. Under the stars where we started to share our stories, the moment turned unforgettable when he quite literally saved me from a rattlesnake. I had been expecting the proposal for a while, but I always felt like it would happen in my hometown. We flew to Colorado to spend the holidays with my parents, and even though I tried not to overthink every moment, I still had that feeling that something was coming. We went on a little hike and he found a secluded spot to "take a picture" and proposed! It felt so surreal and special. Afterward, my family surprised us with a rooftop dinner downtown to celebrate!