We met online (like most couples these days) and had our first date at Lynnwood Brewing in Raleigh. For two pretty extroverted-introverts, we talked nonstop and honestly just clicked! Since then, we have learned just how well balance works in a relationship. For instance, Eric loves to cook and Natalie will always prefer to do the dishes. Natalie has learned so much more about the Minnesota Vikings, NC State Mens' Tennis, and podcasts, while Eric has (patiently) sat through countless episodes of Dancing with the Stars and shared excitement with every new house plant Natalie brings home. Together, we find joy in playing the Initials Game on the radio, watching Premier League Soccer, traveling to new places both in and out of the country, trying local breweries, seeing shows, and visiting with family and friends. We got engaged in London in December of 2024. Eric proposed in Little Venice, a neighborhood along the canal - a place that both of us have grown to love!