On a dark Erie night two people's worlds finally crossed paths and truly it was mere happenstance. This evening, Eliza and Kelly (Roomie & Bestie) decided on a change of scenery. They took off for a night-in-lights, downtown in a local establishment, to celebrate the Kelly's youth. In this unfamiliar world, and out of her comfort zone is where she met him. Ryan had just finished up conducting the musical, Beauty and the Beast. So with his Brother, Brad, he decided to venture out into the dark and visit some of the usual stomping grounds. Relieved, Ryan was ready to relax and celebrate his accomplishments. Not used to these surroundings Eliza found herself on the sideline, observing the crowd as she usually did. And Ryan did as his character dictates, socializing and enjoying the night amongst the people in his crowd. And it was sometime close to midnight, through this crowd, their gaze finally met. Ryan noted to himself that if Eliza was still there when he came back around he would talk to her... and he did. The next night, they shared another evening chatting over drinks and learning more about each other. It took her time to let him in. but when she did she found a friend and her partner in her world adventures. And, they shared many experiences over the years to come. Music by the bay; floating down rivers; road-trips to the city; fireside excursions; and a cross-country move that led them towards the biggest adventure yet. "To unpathed waters and undreamed shores"- William Shakespeare