It all began in 2015 at North High School, where fate (and a shared Civics class) brought us together. Though we were just two teenagers then, something about sitting near each other sparked a connection that would shape the next decade of our lives. Our first date was at the nearby Starbucks. Max, knowing Alondra's quiet nature, brought an ice breaker: a creative drawing game called Exquisite Corpse, where we took turns doodling on the same piece of paper. It was a simple moment that started the beginning of their journey together. Even as life took us in different directions for college, we stayed close. Max always made the effort to visit Alondra, biking and taking the bus just to spend a few hours together. We kept growing together after high school and throughout college, cheering each other on through every milestone. From walking the graduation stage to adopting our sweet dog, moving into our first apartments, and learning what it means to build a life side by side. We’ve shared every chapter. After 10 years of laughter, growth, and adventure with plenty of support from our amazing family and friends, we decided together in March 2025 that it was time to start our next big adventure: getting married.