We met on a rainy Monday at a bar in Midtown New York, planning for a quick drink and a brief chat. What was meant to be a fleeting conversation turned into hours of connection, all over a cocktail called "Seoul Mate."

Min decided to leave Dallas and move to New York City to stay closer to Andrew. Together, we created a collection of cherished memories—attending classical concerts at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, wandering through MoMA on quiet mornings, and picking out our favorite bottles of wine at a cozy local spot called Pocket Bar. Every moment felt like a small adventure, woven into the fabric of our new life together in the city.

We eventually moved out of the city to Fort Lee, seeking more space and the promise of delicious Korean food just around the corner. One crisp fall evening, Andrew transformed his apartment into an art gallery, walls decorated with photos that told the story of our two years together. As we revisited those memories, Min smiled and happily said yes!