went to UIUC for Engineering
Jon was electrical engineering while Joanne studied bioengineering. Jon also double majored in Finance while Joanne later went on to obtain her MBA at NYU Stern
sweet treats
like this scoop from Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream Parlour during their 2019 trip to Diagon Alley. Favorites include ice cream, chocolate, and frappuccinos #growingfattogether
History Buff
Coaching Joanne to learn important moments in history, and inspiring Joanne to plan a trip to Plymouth Rock
Grey's Anatomy
Which she has finally gotten Jon to watch with her, along with House #TVmedicalexperts
Cars, whale watching, Friends, and eating sushi
There are so many topics this couple can converse about - from work out exercises to world economics, recent medical breakthroughs to the last trending meme, but 2 things stay constant - they're ability to quote Friends and they're always on the hunt for good, affordable sushi.
Since Maine (their first road trip together, pre-dating!)
They've also seen Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Hamptons, Orlando, Austin, Dallas and St. Louis together
Differ
Jon favors classical, jazz and hard rock (GNR ftw) while Joanne enjoys pop rock and alternative rock. It's always a battle what to listen to on their road trips but they've been able to find some common ground in Eminem, Queen, and some 80's hits (what Joanne calls "Oldies").
each other's stress-relieving activities
Jon has cycled through The Witcher, Red Dead Redemption, and many, many others; while Joanne can watch Netflix for days #ICanDoThisAllDay #Cap #Avengers. At least they can play Super Smash Bros and Mario Party together.