While Michael was playing summer baseball out in Utica, NY, we met at my house while I had a little gathering with some friends. When Michael went back to Long Island we were able to still see each other a few times before we headed back to college. We officially became “boyfriend” and “girlfriend” September 2nd, 2018 after Michael drove from his college in Mount Olive, North Carolina to my college Cortland, NY for one night just to ask me to be his girlfriend. Our love has only grown stronger and we welcomed our four legged COVID baby, Luna, in 2020. We are so excited to see what the future holds for us!