We met online as many people do these days, but our situation was a bit different because at that time everyone was sheltered indoors during the pandemic. We decided to take the chance and risk it for one normal date outside. Our meeting spot was Lake Merritt in Oakland California a beautiful place to have a picnic, but first, we had to go to the store to pick up snacks for our date. It was a funny experience shopping with this person you just met moments before. Diana and I agreed to grab things to make sandwiches and a six-pack of beer for our meal. The rest of the day felt natural and fun, we talked about our lives, joked, and laughed together. It was like we had known each other for years. The odds were stacked against us to meet in this enormous world, but we found each other through it all.