The first time I met Carlos he was shouting across MTSU's campus at one of my friends. Boy, did he get my attention, but it took a little time for my attention to be a bit more affectionate... - Olivia

After being friends for a couple years, I realized I wanted Olivia to be my best friend forever, so I asked her to be my girlfriend in hopes of one day marrying her. At the beginning, I had no idea how my love for someone could grow like it did. - Carlos

I moved away for 2 long/short years to get my grad degree! It was tough and joyous time as we got closer from a distance... 500 mile distance. Carlos promised to see me at least once in each month I was gone and while we took turns traveling, he surely kept that promise. - Olivia

In May 2018, Olivia graduated, and she finally came home! Moving back was quite the adjustment for us, but we settled back into our new normal and our relationship continued to flourish until.... -Carlos

It was a cold, brisk, Spring dusk. I had told Olivia we were going on a road trip, and she needed to be ready. She didn't know what to expect; all she knew was that she was extremely tired when I picked her up at 5:30 in the morning. We pulled up to a random gas station off the interstate, and I told her "we're here!". Surprised, utterly confused, and a little suspicious, she walked with me towards a group of people and a big van to find out we're going on a hot air balloon ride! It was up in the clouds where I asked her to marry me, and she said yes! -Carlos