James and I met in what feels like the easiest way to meet people post/mid pandemic; a dating site (for those of you who have ever used one, know that I say this very tongue and cheek, because dating sucks)! We started chatting and realized we had some things in common-- Spartan races mostly, most everything else we couldn't be more opposite! We agreed on a date, although James was a bit more elusive about committing. We both had little stock in the date itself, but we showed up, me with high hopes, James with an umbrella and a smile. After the first few dates we both realized that this felt different. This didn't feel like the typical beginnings we were used to with new relationships. This was quickly becoming a head-over-heels love story. A few spartan races, some family meetings, and a second dog later, here we are! We are so excited to spend our lives together and we cannot wait to celebrate!