We met in high school and started as friends, with the spark really igniting after we went to homecoming our senior year. Our first date at Osteria in the Strip District (a spot now sadly closed) marked the beginning of many adventures to come. Over the years, we’ve built a relationship based on shared moments—whether it’s lazy nights on the couch watching Brooklyn 99, taking long walks for ice cream, or traveling the world together. From our first road trip in New England to exploring New Zealand, every trip has strengthened our bond, and we've even crossed off skydiving and bungee jumping from our bucket lists! After navigating two years of long distance in college, we’ve cherished the time spent together in Pittsburgh, moving in together after Laura’s graduation from Pitt and settling into a life full of laughter, games, and new experiences. We’ve talked about spending the rest of our lives together for a while, and when Sam proposed during a peaceful Monday evening walk at one of our favorite parks, it felt like the perfect moment. We’re excited to continue exploring the world together and start this new chapter of our lives, with no one else we’d rather share it with than each other.