Kevin and Angie's story began at the China Institute in NYC. Angie was working at the front desk, when Kevin arrived for his Mandarin assessment. He started speaking to her in Mandarin. This left her confused, but amused. Angie was also reading Dune at that time, and a conversation about the sci-fi epic sparked their first interaction. Despite Kevin's insistence that he "didn't have time for TV shows," their connection was instant and charming. As they enjoyed art exhibitions like "Mao's Mangos" and shared interests in Asian culture and philosophy, their friendship naturally blossomed. Kevin finally gathered the courage to ask her on a proper date. Their first romantic evening was spent at Salvation Tacos, a now-closed but fondly remembered eatery in Midtown, Manhattan. What drew them together was a shared curiosity about the world. Whether discussing art exhibitions, debating cultural perspectives, or planning their next adventure, they found in each other kindred spirits who want to experience all of life's riches together. This mutual passion for discovery took them, among many other awesome destinations, to Santorini, Greece, where they celebrated Angie's birthday among the whitewashed buildings and crystal-blue waters of the Aegean Sea. It remains one of their most memorable shared moments of adventure! With a mutual love for discovery, Kevin wanted his proposal to be equally memorable and special. Initially uncertain of the perfect location, he found his answer in Venice, Italy. Surrounded by the magnificent Titan and Tintoretto paintings within the Doge's Palace, he realized it was the ideal place to ask Angie to marry him. What better place to symbolize longevity than proposing to Angie in the world's oldest republic? Now, as they stand on the threshold of their next great adventures together, their hearts are full of joy and commitment to the long arc of marriage. The same curiosity and wonder that sparked their first conversation continues to help guide their path. As they embark on the next chapter of their journey together, they eagerly anticipate the adventures, discoveries, and enriching challenges that lie ahead.