The Puiches

So, picture this: October 3, 2019—the day that set the stage. We started with messages, just two strangers typing into the void, until sushi at 5:30 turned into talking until closing. I was upfront with him from the start: my world was messy and I wasn’t ready for romance. But Brenden, in his cool, breezy way, stayed. What followed were late-night drives, IHOP runs, and eventually, sharing a home...right through a pandemic! He’s my calm; I’m his spark. He’s goofy; I’m meticulous (but he brings out my goofy side). What you see is laughter and fun—but behind that, it’s two people who know each other’s souls. We are best friends who see each other clearly and wholeheartedly. With him, I am home. And that’s our story.