Leavohn and Ashleigh met as classmates at The Illustrious Tuskegee University during Tuskegee's summer engineering program, FASTREC. Their relationship started with nothing more than meaningless flirtation and mild irritation. It was rare for them to have prolonged dialogue, but they always supported one another in their endeavors. #SkegeeLove **Fun Fact: One of the meaningless flirtations and mild irritations wrapped into one was how Leavohn would always call Ashleigh "Penny Proud" due to her quote unquote resemblance. Ashleigh never felt insulted, but she definitely was annoyed by the comparison. In acts of retaliation, she may or may not have intentionally mispronounced his name multiple ways throughout the entire summer. She should have created a challenge called #HowManyWaysCanYouMispronounceAName !
The spring semester of 2016 was the awakening of something beautiful. This is when Leavohn and Ashleigh's interest in one another peaked during a trip to Boston, MA to attend the The National Society of Black Engineers 42nd Annual Convention. After that trip, they maintained their distance as they began their pursuit of each other. **Fun fact: Leavohn was a horrible texter (sometimes still is haha). “Short story time!” - One day, Leavohn avoided Ashleigh in the "Caf" trying to stay low-key and ducked off from everyone. Little did he know, Ashleigh was bold enough to approach him about why he was hiding and why he didn’t respond to her text. Little did Ashleigh know, it was all a part of Leavohn's game to see if she cared enough to chase him a bit. By the Summer of 2016, they had created a friendship that could withstand a "Couple of Forevers". They talked for hours on end, and still haven’t gone a day without speaking since 05.04.2016. After courting throughout the summer, by 08.07.2016 they had a mutual desire to pursue a deeper relationship as significant others.
The Best Birthday Yet, Ashleigh's 24th B-Day!!! This day had an extended planning period. It all started with their acceptance to love one another no matter the circumstance/challenge. They both deserved this day, especially the Birthday Girl! She received 4 gifts in 1! A planned birthday getaway, a spa day, a dinner at her favorite restaurant (Papadeaux's), and a date night she'll never forget! **Fun Fact: Leavohn started planning the engagement 5 months before the big day. Ashleigh was determined to have a laid back birthday at home the entire weekend, which stressed Leavohn out. She even tried to cancel the elaborate birthday trip a few times not knowing what the trip entailed! Good thing food was involved ;)
**Watch their engagement video if you have not already seen it! Link: https://www.facebook.com/leavohn.lewis/posts/2670358646352121 Wisdom.Integrity.Love.Loyalty. Youthful.Optimism.Understanding. Maturity.Ambition.Restoration.Redemption.You. Motivation.Encouragement. **Fun Fact: Do you know what the phrase above stands for? It took Ashleigh a minute to figure it out! lol