Some stories feel written long before they begin. Although Ivan and Olivia had never officially met, their lives had quietly overlapped for years. Both attended SUNY Fredonia and shared mutual friends, yet they always seemed to be just one degree away from crossing paths. Somehow, they never did… until the right moment. Years later, life brought them to the same place once again- this time at SUNY Cortland, where they had each begun pursuing their master’s degrees. At last, that long-awaited moment arrived at a bar in Cortland, where they were each out celebrating with their own friends- Ivan for his birthday and Olivia with her roommates. One of their mutual friends from Fredonia noticed Olivia, and explained why he was in Cortland that evening. When they were introduced, there was an immediate and undeniable connection. What could have just been another night out, quickly became the beginning of something lasting. They officially began dating on November 14, 2021, and from that day forward, they have been inseparable - building a relationship grounded in friendship, laughter, and deep admiration for one another. On January 17, 2025, Ivan proposed in Mexico, and Olivia happily said yes to her forever. From almost meeting countless times, to finding each other at exactly the right one, they are endlessly grateful for the path that led them here and cannot wait to celebrate the next chapter with all of you.