We met attending college at the formerly known Polytechnic University in Brooklyn, NY and through the anime club, became better acquainted with each other. It would be a few years until we would see each other as anything other than friends. In fact, first impressions of each other weren't the best. As the years went on we found ourselves becoming closer, hanging out more, and spending hours talking online. Eventually the time was right and we were both ready to be in a relationship... just so happened to be with each other.

I was duped!!! We were out with our closest friends having a good time for what I thought was suppose to be for our friend Ashley's birthday. We enjoyed some Japanese BBQ, did the cake thing >_>... walked the city a bit and ended up in a billiards hall. As I took my shot, missing horribly, I noticed everyone had stopped playing. I was being pushed towards Michael and without thinking, I posed for a picture... not realizing he was already down on his knee. I was a little confused but when I saw the ring it all hit me at once. Everything made sense. I was so overwhelmed I didn't know what to do. I eventually let a out a "Yes", and at that instant dust flew into my eyes causing the tears. It was an unreal night and a perfect beginning to our story. #HappyBirthdayAshley