We met the good old-fashioned online way. Erin received a message from Mike, who said something incredibly clever and unique, and they got to talking for a few weeks. Once Mike asked if he could meet up with Erin she quickly realized he didn't have the foggiest idea they lived two states apart; he in Seattle, WA and she in Berkeley, CA. After four months of continuing to talk everyday they decided they really should get together to meet. Erin had the opportunity to go to Seattle for New Year's Eve and they took the chance to ring in 2014 together. Over the next year they continued to talk always, getting to know each other more and more, and visit every few months. On New Year's Eve the following year Erin went back up to Seattle, but this time Mike returned with her.