Our story began in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah, after connecting on the “the App to be Deleted”, Hinge, in 2020. While we met in masks and on interesting circumstances, it wasn’t truly until a hiking date in the Wasatch mountains that it felt like something special connected for them in nature. Since then, we have shared many adventures, laughter, love, and significant parts of each other's lives. Steve was quickly introduced to the world of modern dance, the theatre, Kellie in performance, and all of the quirky, creative, and incredible people that exist within that world. Kellie understood Steve to be multi-talented sharing with her his carpentry, drumming, and writing to name a few, and introduced her to his beautiful community of friends. Steve taught Kellie how to live in the snow, and eventually brought her skiing. Kellie convinced Steve to attend horse yoga, unbeknown to his fear of horses. A middle ground was found over a mutual love for Alanis Morrisette and the rest of the 90’s fems and gems playlist. Through grad school, transitions, multiple homes, and new jobs, we have continued building our transplanted lives in Utah. Over the past 4.5 years our adventures have taken us to both coasts, all across the mountains of the west, and even internationally to a place that is dear to us both, Japan. This is where our next chapter would begin when we got engaged on the volcanic island of Sakurajima in the summer of 2024. The Sunshine State and The Garden State belong together, after all.