Ten years ago, we were two very different people meeting in the party scene. Let’s just say we’re both extremely lucky we survived that decade. Somewhere in the middle, we had a classic "plot twist" moment when he started dating my best friend, which led to a few years of not speaking. Yes, it was dramatic, and no, we aren't sorry-well maybe a little. Every chaotic chapter led us to where we are today-a little bruised, a lot blessed, and with excellent senses of humor. Eventually, the universe realized we were finally ready for each other. We reconnected over the things that actually matter: staying sober, seeking out new adventures, and his saint-like patience for fueling my coffee addiction. We’ve officially traded the party life for a house that is 100% controlled by our non-human children: Lincoln, Millie, Lilo, and the boss of the house, Arnold the turtle. We’ve built a life that’s perfectly, uniquely ours, and we are beyond ready to make it official on October 11th. Buckle up—we’re just getting started.