I was in my fourth and most stressful year of dental school at USC, where he was just beginning his dental career. I met him in the midst of studying for my National Board Exam while at the Caruso Catholic study center, and we ran into each other several more times following mass at Our Savior and the weekly Caruso Center dinners. It is on that sacred ground that he worked his charm and I agreed to a date following completion of my test.
We went on a marathon first date lasting somewhere close to 12 hours, which included touring the Getty Museum of Art, walking through its beautiful surrounding gardens, and a three course dinner, lastly followed by drinks at a cozy LA lounge. It was certainly a day to remember!
Surrounded by the beauty and love of family with the gorgeous desert skyline of David and Julie's backyard as the backdrop, he got down on one knee (albeit at the behest of dear Midia), and we agreed to forever together!