John and Sharon first crossed paths at Amazon, where Sharon had just started working and happened to sit near John—despite being on completely different teams. Their first real conversation sparked when Sharon brought a suitcase to work and John asked where she was headed (California, to visit friends!). From there, they became casual acquaintances, chatting occasionally over the next two years. Fate stepped in when Sharon moved into a new home—just two blocks away from John. Around the same time, John got a puppy named Koopa, and soon, Sharon’s runs through the neighborhood included frequent run-ins with John and his adorable new sidekick. Before long, Sharon was watching Koopa, and John began dropping off little gifts—pastries, plants, wine. One day, John invited Sharon to the dog park with him and Koopa. She said yes, and they had such a great time that it led to their first official date. And from there, the rest is history.