Our story is definitely a unique one. I can't say many people start "officially" dating when they leave to study abroad 4,265 miles away. While I was not planning on arriving in Copenhagen in a new relationship, I knew that it was what I wanted. For the weeks leading up to me leaving, he drove from campus or Stillwater every other day to hangout with a girl with mono. The night before I left, Luke came and spent some time at my parent's home in Maple Grove. Luke and I watched Star Wars, ate a random assortment of snacks, and laughed about how much stuff I was packing for the trip. While I may have fallen asleep a few times while watching his favorite movie, I kept waking up smiling thinking about how much I was falling in love with him and could not imagine not being his girlfriend. The next day as we said our goodbyes and as I watched his little red Malibu drive away, I knew he was going to the one I was going to marry. At that point, I also knew that I was going to wait 5 months to tell him that I loved him, in person. We shared countless hours on FaceTime. Each time becoming more anxious and excited to be together in person again. The moment I stepped (more like jumped) off the plane at MSP, I couldn't wait to finally be home with him and continue our story. Jeg elsker dig for altid min kærlighed.

M - is for musically challenged because she is the perfect counterpart to my bad singing and I wouldn't want to belt out songs in the car with anyone else. C - is for coffee because we drink a ton of coffee. Every cup together gives us a chance to talk and connect. K - the capital K is for Kindness. She really is a bottomless pit of kindness, always thinking and caring for others. E - is for energy. I am overjoyed to be in love with one that has such an incredible spirit and energy every day. N - is for new things. I love trying everything with her from tango to bouldering to every new restaurant we can find. Z - is for za as in she still cannot believe how much pizza I make her eat. I - is for investment. I am so grateful for how much we have invested in our relationship and it only gets better and better. E - is for eternal. I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life with her and celebrate with all of you in Mexico!