It all started a little over eleven years ago when two Lindsay High School students decided to join the school production of Beauty and the Beast. One joined by choice, the other was forced. Ivan’s friend Jesus didn't want to be alone so, Ivan was “convinced” to join to improve his English grade which was already an A. On the first day of practice, Angela was partnered up with Jesus and Ivan was partnered up with a friend Jesus had a crush on. Then, on the second day of practice, Angela was suddenly partnered up with Ivan (Jesus was with his crush 😉). It was a Win-Win! Since we are from a small town, our production of Beauty and the Beast was a little… off the script. Angela was given the role of Napkin #4, and Ivan was given the role of GASTON… JK the spatula. Most of the costumes were ordered from a “fancy-Smanshy” company, but the spatula… was handmade. Of course, Angela had a field day making fun of Ivan’s creative costume. Ivan pretended to be bothered by it, but secretly enjoyed it. It was thanks to these jokes that ignited this tale as old as time- er 11 years in the making, from then on Napkin #4 and the spatula were inseparable. We were inseparable until college when Ivan went to UC Santa Barbara and Angela went to UC Santa Cruz, we had to get use to the long-distance relationship. It wasn't easy, but it made the times we spent together more special and the relationship stronger. So strong that when college ended Ivan decided to make the journey north to live with Angela. Through our adventures, we have grown together and learned from each other. Since the move we have developed exquisite tastes such as a love for sushi and dinosaurs. And learned from each other, for instance, Ivan no longer leaves the cupboards open and Angela is learning to be more decisive about what to eat for dinner. We are grateful for the adventures and new experiences through our time together, but are looking forward to our future adventures and to celebrate our love with you.