We both moved to San Francisco around 2013. While we had similar interests (with the exception of our NFL teams), it wasn't until 2016 that our paths crossed. Emma's roommate had started dating a guy who went to Wake Forest, and many of his friends from college were also living in the city. One in particular made a list of qualities he was looking for in someone after a night out. After Doug's list circulated around the friend group, there was a revelation: Emma might just fit the bill. Fast forward 5 years: we've made countless memories, visited more national parks than Emma knew existed, and Doug led us on one epic cross-country road trip that landed us back east.