On Hinge, the dating app made to be deleted!
We both went in thinking it’d be an hour, but ended up talking for 3 hours straight.
He lived in Chicago and I lived in the suburbs, so we met in the middle at a German restaurant. He brought flowers and we shared dessert.
The famous car picnic, Christmas lights, I made Arjun a chunky knit blanket, and Arjun showed me my first Hindi movie: Zindagi na melagi dobara
After a fun date ice skating, dinner at his place, and getting KitKat’s blessing, Arjun asked me to be his girlfriend.
It was literally the coldest weekend that winter, but we still had fun seeing ice sculptures and exploring the ice castles.
Let us know if you’re looking for dining recommendations around Lombard, Rosemont, Elmhurst, Des Plaines…
We made the move to Irving Park, Chicago! This is where we learned the importance of measuring furniture before purchasing it (though we do still have the tiny couch)
While we were cuddled up watching trash tv (Married at First Sight) Arjun surprised me with a cartoon book he customized to be all about our love. The very last page said “I love you! Marry me!” and he was down on one knee opening a pokéball case which had my ring inside.
We’re looking forward to more adventures, more time spent with friends and family, more lazy Sundays, and more dogs.