We met in September 2016 only three weeks after I (Laura) moved to Tucson. I worked with a friend, Stefanie Constable, at UTSA prior to moving to Tucson. Stefanie went to school at University of Arizona and was friends with Mike and his buddies in college. As soon as I got the job at U of A, Stefanie called Ben (Mike's Best Man) and asked if Mike was still in town and could show me around. On August 30, 2016, Mike texted a super smooth and casual "Hey Laura, my name is Mike Wendell. I guess Stefanie Constable said you are new to Tucson? If you're looking for someone to show you around town or even just grab a bite to eat with I would be happy to help. No pressure obviously." Two weeks later, we met at Iron Johns Brewery for a couple beers and I was pleasantly surprised with a 5'11 3/4" man with a strong jawline and a career. A couple of Arizona football games, a few more brewery trips, a Thanksgiving with Mike's family in Tucson, and some home cooked meals lead the "so are we like..a thing..?" question in November 2016. Our wedding day will be a little over 3 years since we met at Iron Johns and knew we wanted to see each other again as soon as possible. January 18 will be the new day we get to celebrate for the rest of our lives and think of how lucky we are to say "we're like...a thing."