We met while working at a boutique hotel just two people crossing paths in the midst of busy shifts and small talk. Back then, our conversations were simple (thanks to a bit of a language barrier), but there was a quiet connection we couldn’t ignore. One of our favorite early memories is our spontaneous trip to Palm Springs. We had always talked about going places, and one day we just decided to do it. That little road trip changed everything. It felt like something opened up between us. Since then, we’ve explored countless places together especially the national parks across the West. Every trip made us feel more like a team, more like home. Hawaii was always a dream we talked about—a “someday” destination. But in the middle of the pandemic, Tom started researching places we could safely travel to. When Hawaii popped up, we hesitated at first, wanting to save it for a special occasion. But we realized: the perfect time might never come, so we went. And it truly was magical. On the last day of our trip, we spent the afternoon on Oahu’s North Shore, eating local food, walking along the beach, and soaking in every moment. As the sky turned gold and pink with the sunset, we sat by the water talking about our future and then Tom asked, “Will you marry me?” It was a moment full of love, surprise, and joy, just the two of us, wrapped in the perfect Hawaiian sunset. Now, we’re so excited to begin this next chapter and to celebrate this special moment with all of you. Thank you for being part of our journey!