Cedric and I met at the Boston Police Academy in December 2014. Our first official date was a few months later as we were very busy with the Academy. On our first date, Cedric sang karaoke, which was...unforgettable. We continued dating and, in December 2016, bought a house. We spent the next year or so renovating our new home. In April 2017 we went on a much-needed vacation to Costa Rica! We had an incredible time white water rafting, taking a sunset ATV tour through the jungle, ziplining 400 feet above the trees, snorkeling, renting mopeds and exploring, as well as seeing beautiful parks, volcanoes and much more. In November 2017 we were fortunate enough to take another vacation; this time to Iceland. We were able to go to the Blue Lagoon, see magical waterfalls, enjoy dog sledding at sunrise, visit a black sand beach, see a geyser and chase the Northern Lights. On November 15, 2017, we were finally able to see the Northern Lights! They were a little faint but we set up my camera to take photos as the picture takes 15 seconds to capture. After multiple attempts, we got the camera set up correctly and were able to take some decent pictures. We then asked two young ladies if they would be kind enough to take a picture of us under the Lights. The first picture came out pretty well so we asked if they wouldn't mind taking another. I turned to Cedric and excitedly said "let's do something different for this one; what do you want to do?!" He then got down on one knee under the Northern Lights and said "I want you to marry me." The funny part was that he had to wait 15 seconds for an answer so that the camera could take the picture - we had to remain completely still to get the picture! Of course, I said yes! It was too dark outside for me to see my ring so I had to wait until we went inside for hot chocolate to see it! No surprise, it was perfect! Now we are planning our wedding (again - thanks Covid) in one of our favorite places and can't wait to celebrate with you!