Joey and I met the first weekend into our sophomore year of college at Chapman University. It is probably a rare example of how meeting someone at a frat party actually turned out well. A week later, he took me out on our first date to go mini-golfing. He was so nervous, he accidentally left the lights on in his car, and later we had to ask around to get a jump- very memorable! The rest is history, and we fell happily in love with one another. In October of 2015, my dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer, and was given until Christmas to live. I remember the night I found out after one of my classes, as I was walking back to my house. It's all sort of a blur, but Joey was there within minutes, and held me all night as I cried to him. Over the next few months, I made countless trips to and from Orange County every weekend to help my mom take care of my dad, and spend time with him in his last few months. Whether it was driving me to the airport, or coming to Colorado to help, Joey was there literally every step of the way. It was during this time that it became apparent to me that he was my forever. In March of 2016, my dad passed away, and to no one's surprise, Joey was there- a steady source of love and comfort through the greatest pain in my life. I believe he was put into my life to be my best friend, and my surest confidant. He is my rock, and my home. In May of 2016, we both graduated and moved together to the Bay Area to start this adventure called "adulting." We enjoy our adult lives, and in our free time enjoy traveling the world, cuddling with our kitty, Phoebe, endlessly binging Netflix, cooking healthy meals, and working out. On our vacation in fall of 2018 to Bali, Indonesia, Joey popped the big q by asking me to marry him, and I happily said yes! The engagement ring was made with my mom's diamond given to her by my dad, and it is a reminder that love is endless, and that Joey and I are stronger than ever. -Shelby Blueher