Dorie and Filipe met in June 2023 in New York City. Filipe was visiting from Brazil and had been there for work, with modified plans to return home that same week. Dorie was preparing for a move to San Diego. Neither were expecting anything, just a break from the routine! They connected online and, after a few days of chatting, decided to meet for a casual date. They met in Central Park for a concert, and it just clicked. After the concert, Dorie had brought her ukulele (as one does), and the two had an impromptu jam session, discovering their shared love for music. As the night wound down, Filipe very casually mentioned he was flying home on Thursday. Determined to make the most of their short time together, they spent the next few days squeezing in as many moments as possible. Their connection deepened, and after he left, Dorie knew she had to see him again and she soon booked a flight to Brazil. Their time there was filled with laughter, adventure, and an unexpected sense of home. That trip solidified what they already felt—this was something special. They began dreaming of a future together and soon made plans to reunite in California. In October 2023, Filipe joined Dorie in San Diego. By the start of 2024, they found a place to call their own, officially beginning their next chapter together. Now, their story continues, and they can't wait to celebrate with you!