Ryan and I met at my first job. After I started college, just turned 18, finishing up my freshman year... it was time to get a job. Seeing as I had no experience, getting a job with animals seemed the most fitting. I applied to work at a few pet boarding places and got hired at one in Arroyo Grande. After my interview, the boss showed me around the property. Vividly, I remember him welcoming me towards a building called "the little dog house". As we approached the door it opened before he grab the handle and out walks Ryan. The earth stood still for a second. In hind sight I stopped breathing because I was startled. Apparently I am like a small dog and am easily frightened. The position wasn't going to be available until the beginning of summer and at this point it was February. So I waited... May, I finally get a call back to start the job. On my mom's birthday none the less. Again, on my first day I'm greeted with a tour and introduction to the person training me...Ryan. He walked into the office too meet me for the second time. He looked different though... taller, tanner, hair color was off. I almost wasn't sure it was the same person. But when my eyes caught his I had to remind myself to talk. I'm not shy, quiet, or aloof. I'm loud and comfortable is social settings. So why did this guy make me so nervous. 6 months later.... after a growing friendship he asked me to be his girlfriend (because I made him be official) at Madonna Inn on November 18 of 2010.