It all started way back in middle school, where we were just two kids crossing paths—often on double dates… with other people! One of our earliest memories together was grabbing a bite to eat after our seventh-grade dance. That night, Michael’s dad saw me and said something that stuck with him: “That’s the one.” Fast forward a few years to high school. During our sophomore year, we reconnected at a football game and began spending more time together. Before long, we were talking every day, and on September 13, 2017, Michael officially asked me to be his girlfriend. From that moment on, we’ve been inseparable. Through the years, our relationship has grown into something truly special—full of love, laughter, and mutual support. We continued our journey together at Southeastern, and in 2022, Michael gave me a promise ring, a symbol of the future we were building. On May 18, 2025, he kept that promise—and now we get to spend forever together.