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So, I actually don't remember the first time Josh and I met. I know, terrible! But, you see, Josh and I have known each other since we were basically born. Both of our parents immigrated to the U.S. in the 90's from the Philippines and formed a very close-knit group with other Filipinos in Tennessee, who are still all our closest Titos and Titas to this day. As The Group continued to grow, it just so happened that everyone was getting married and having kids all at the same time. Because everyone was having their kids in their early to mid-20s, all of The Parents would still want to party and hang out with each other. So, they would have house parties and bring all their kids together, where we would play and hang out for hours until the early mornings of the next day! This happened every single weekend for as long as I can remember, and this is where the foundation of Josh and I's friendship began. It's crazy to think that we have known each other for over 28 years! We have always been a part of each other's lives, and I can't imagine a day when we haven't been at each other's sides, supporting one another through everything - first as friends and now partners. Josh and I always say that above all else, we have always been and will always be friends first. We continue to prioritize our friendship amongst all other aspects of our relationship, which has made our love story all the more special! I just never imagined that the best thing that could ever happen to me began when I was just a little kid. And, now, I just can't wait to marry my childhood best friend!🥹

Hello! Like Kaylene, I also don't know the exact day or moment that we met. We were always just around each other as kids. We would hang out almost every weekend for the majority of our lives, even before we got together. But growing up, we were just really good friends. I had no idea what was about to happen. Everything changed when we ended up going to the same college, Lipscomb University, together. I was in my first year of nursing school, and she was a freshman preparing to start her pre-requisite classes for nursing school. It was a busy time for both of us, but we had one free lunch period to share together every week. Even though I have known her my entire life, it felt like it was the first time I actually got to sit down and really "meet" her for the first time. She had a goofy side that matched my own, and that was one of the things that made me fall in love instantly. We would continue to have lunch almost weekly for the rest of my time at Lipscomb, and she was such a great support system for me. After graduating from school, I started my job as a nurse. The first year was difficult since I was still adjusting to the new job. But Kaylene continued to be a huge part of my support system. Every time I talked to her, she would just brighten my day. This continued for about a year and a half. Then one night, I decided that I would regret it if I did not tell her how I felt. Fast forward to Halloween of 2019. We had a group of friends who were going to a haunted hayride. Now I am NOT a big fan of scary things or horror, but for some reason, I convinced myself to move up to the front of the line because SHE was in the front of the line. Despite my screaming, we had a blast! That was all I needed to give me the boost I needed to tell her how I felt. Shortly after, I told her how I felt and created a PowerPoint presentation of the pros and cons of dating me. I asked her for one date. If it went poorly, we would never speak of it again. If it went well, then maybe we could see what could happen. And the rest is history. It's been such a crazy ride to end up with one of my best friends. I am so blessed that things happened the way they did, and I am so excited for the future to come!