John and I went on our first big vacation together to Maui for Christmas 2019. We soaked up the sun, the mai tais, and swam with countless fish and turtles. On our 3rd day there, a beautiful Monday, we spent the morning snorkeling at Ahihi Cove in South Maui, which was covered in Lava rock. The contrast of the black lava rock and the bright blue water was breathtaking. Before we left for lunch, John mentioned that we should snap some photos in a more secluded area of the cove. As I was taking photos of the ocean and the lava rocks, John got down on one knee behind me and popped the question. It was the fastest YES of my life followed by the biggest, warmest, saltiest embrace. It was such a special moment and an even more beautiful day. We ended the night with a walk down the Wailea coast and ended up at the Monkey Pod for dinner. I look back on that day and recognize that I was 110% myself in that moment, fresh out of the ocean, still in my bathing suit, messy salty hair, and all natural. I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful moment between us. I will remember it forever.