We met in the college marching band on an away trip to Portland (of all places). Somewhere along the way, we got past the Superman underwear and cling wrap, and decided that we liked each other.

We caught a rare dry Saturday in November, and hiked to the top of Coyote Wall. There was a ledge to stand on, but the dropoff was making me nervous. When Derek insisted for the second time that I walk out, I knew what was about to happen...he got down on one knee, and I said yes! He stepped on Rigby's toe getting up (she forgave him), and I cracked my phone screen happy-skipping down the trail, but it was still the most perfect day anyone could ask for.