Eric and Shelby met in a public speaking class at SUNY Adirondack. This class was essential in completing a degree for both Shelby and Eric but the order of classes did not matter. Shelby chose to take this course at this time "to get it over with", while Eric came prepared and excited to knock this speech class out of the park. At random chance the two met here. Through the years Shelby and Eric fell out of touch completing degrees and navigating life until one day in 2018, Eric decided to reach back out. "I can't believe I met my future husband in a class I never wanted to take."