We met on Bumble on a Thursday and hit it off immediately. We couldn't wait to meet one another and that happened the following Tuesday, Feb 23. We met in Brooklyn, had an enjoyable dinner over a few hours and realized we had more in common than we originally thought. Since that night we have become each others best friends, supporters, and partners.

He committed to his Queen in Queensland, Australia. We were staying in a beautiful cabin by the water on a tropical island only accessible by boat. During our stay in Australia Mariana was amazed by all the birds and wild life. We took to feeding bread crumbs to cockatoos most days, particularly on the island. On our last day, we were both relaxing by the pool and Nigel said he need to go back to the room. About 15 minutes later he asked Mariana to come back and join him at the room, he had something to show her. She arrived to see "Marry Me" written in bread crumbs outside the room, with Nigel waiting on one knee and holding the ring. He declared his love and she immediately reciprocated, and we have been celebrating ever since.