From Katie’s perspective: There I was, just 21, out at my favorite Scottish (not Irish) pub here in Knoxville. Minding my own business with two of my friends, when a stranger had the audacity to discuss engineering with one of them. Turned out he was kinda OK, and after he taught me how to swing dance, it turned out I actually kind of liked him… From Joe’s perspective: There I was, just moved to Knoxville fresh out of college for a job and didn’t know a soul. This group of friends at a popular bar looked friendly so I decided to insert myself in their conversation because one of them was really pretty. Unfortunately, I ended up having to talk math instead of talking with her… Good thing there was good music and after a few turns dancing, I think the rest worked itself out.