During the month of April 2019, the weather was warming up, and it's been 6 months since Gina moved to the DMV. Gina was working in Washington DC. Michael was working in Herndon, Virginia. Tons of young working professionals in between with no way for the two to cross paths. Thanks to technology and software algorithms, they crossed virtual paths with coffee and bagels. Gina and Michael first met online through a dating app (surprise), started exchanging messages and eventually agreed to meet for brunch at Tupelo Honey. Although it was their first time meeting in person, the feeling was as if they've known each other for much longer. This was the start of Gina and Michael's happily ever after. After dating for less than a year, the two decided it was the perfect time for Gina to move in with Michael in Reston, VA. So, at the end of Jan 2020, Gina packed her bags and took a big leap into the next phase of their relationship. As March 2020 rolled around, the pandemic hit, and stay-at-home mandates were put into place, now both Gina and Michael were stuck at home together. The pandemic was a blessing in disguise, testing their relationship at another level. Michael quickly learned of all the delicious food Gina can make (and how much she'll make) when stuck at home. Also, how much Gina loves food, with all of her experimental projects in the kitchen, and Michael playing the part of the food critic. As for Gina, she learned exactly how great of a partner Michael truly was over time. Gina was in a state of panic as the whole world shut down due to COVID, and masks were nowhere to be found. Michael was supportive of Gina when she decided to make masks for friends and family, and when she decided to do a career change. Michael was supportive all the way through, being her #1 cheerleader. Due to Michael's support in Gina wanting to grow their family, Pango came shortly after in July 2020. As the pandemic continued, Michael realized how much he loved Gina's warm and bubbly personality, at the same time Gina fell in love with Michael's drive for life and ambitious goals. Then on April 15th, 2022, after their 3-year dating anniversary, Michael (with the assistance of their dog Pango), got down on one knee and asked Gina to marry him.