We met online, but were never really that far apart. He (persistently) messaged me until I gave him my phone number and we met for coffee at Barnes and Noble. I immediately felt like I was talking to an old friend... who eventually became my best friend. Our official first date was dinner at Serafinis and the rest is history!
On my most recent birthday, he took me out to lunch and then for a drive to the Peninsula. We went for a walk, which I was reluctant to go on because of the summer heat, but I am glad I went! When we got back to his truck, I got in right away. He came over to my side and got down on one knee right in front of the bay. It was beautiful.