We met through mutual friends and did NOT hit it off at first. Fortunately, we kept running into each other and eventually we bonded over ramen at Kizuki, and scintillating conversation. Our first official date was a Schoolboy Q concert followed by late night greasy spoon breakfast at the Five Point. The concert was October 21, 2016, two years before our wedding date. We have been together ever since.

One of our first times together was a game night at my apartment with some friends. We had a blast. When I dropped her off at her place, she explained that she was not looking for a relationship but that we could proceed as friends. Typically that would have been quite discouraging but somehow I knew she was the one for me. As I walked her to her door I was inspired to attempt what would have been our first smooch. Unfortunately her super creepy apartment manager, Robert was standing on the front steps. After I said goodbye I ran out into the street and danced with elation in the rain, as it sunk in that she was the woman I want to spend my life with.