2014 - John and Tania met by chance in an elevator in Melbourne, Australia. After chatting they exchanged numbers and shortly afterwards started dating. John was on a gap year traveling the world and Tania was pursuing her PhD in Microbiology. Tania went to Ireland to meet John's family and friends for Christmas that year and the relationship blossomed. 2016 - John and Tania moved to New York and embarked on a new life and adventure together. They quickly found their stride of enjoying life in the big apple. Tania was able to pursue a postdoctoral position at Columbia University and maintain her passion of dancing. John working as an accountant joined a soccer league and also kept up his golf. They were also fortunate enough to travel the country for work and holidays and meet new friends. 2019 - On the fifth anniversary of their chance meeting they took a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada to celebrate. John proposed to Tania at the Grand Canyon and she happily accepted.