Thai'd the Knot

On a frosty night in late 2022, I wandered into our dog park—a bustling football field of romping dogs. There was Joanna, cozy in a puffer jacket and mustard beanie, her charming Pomsky, Chestnut, stealing the show. I tossed out a teasing “What’s the trick to that fluffy fur?” and she grinned, “Brushing? Never!” Our chat was quick, and I forgot to ask her name. Four months later, during a rare afternoon stroll with my pup, Congee, I was daydreaming about that Pomsky girl. Like magic, I spotted Joanna and Chestnut at the park! My heart raced as we talked, laughed, and swapped Instagrams while our dogs played. When I learned she was Thai, it felt fated—my siblings were planning an Asia trip. Soon after, I took a leap and invited her to Japan. She joined, met my family, and that trip sparked our love. From a dog park moment to our greatest adventure, that’s how we fell in love.