In the grand tapestry of life, their paths were never meant to cross, but fate had other plans. The unique journey of Maria and Carlos began at the University of South Florida, where their academic pursuits initially took them in different directions. Maria, originally a teaching major, decided to change her course and embrace the world of civil engineering. Meanwhile, Carlos started on a path toward pre-law, then ventured into the realm of computer engineering. Their paths finally crossed on an ordinary day, within the confines of the aging Kopp building (Engineering-1). Maria found herself there, forced to meet with her class TA due to a lost group homework assignment. Eager to return to her studies, she settled at a table in KOPP rather than trekking to her usual study spot. It was in this unexpected moment that fate took its first step. A friend of Maria's happened to pass by and struck up a conversation. They made plans to grab a bite to eat after an info session for engineers. At the same time, Carlos was rushing to attend the very same info session, part of the preparation for an upcoming national conference. As Carlos entered the building, he laid eyes on Maria for the first time. Her beauty captivated him, and he couldn't help but wonder who she was. Lost in her studies, Maria remained unaware of Carlos's admiring gaze. Carlos, knowing most of the engineering students at the university, hoped for another encounter. After the info session, Carlos overheard his friend talking about a plan to go for tacos and decided to join in. Little did he know, destiny had something extraordinary in store. It was here where Carlos and Maria were introduced. As they savored tacos and shared stories, an undeniable connection began to form. Their subsequent conversations deepened their bond, and Carlos mustered the courage to ask Maria out on their first date. Their initial outing was a beautifully simple blend of sushi, ice cream, and a movie, where they exchanged stories and cherished each other's company. The rest, as they say, is history. They celebrated victories together while creating cherished memories. Now, after eight remarkable years, Carlos and Maria stand on the precipice of a new chapter in their lives, ready to embark on the grand adventure of marriage. Our serendipitous encounter in that fateful building not only brought us together but also wove the threads of our unique love story. Join us on this incredible journey as we celebrate our once-in-a-lifetime chance meeting that changed our lives forever.