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Listen, y’all—I met Sam the old-school way. No dating apps, no DMs, no “he slid into my messages” type of story. Nah, we met at work, lol. I know, real classic, right? But let me tell you, when God writes your love story, He does it in ways you least expect. If you really know me, then you know I’m a chill person. I mind my business, stay in my lane, and prioritize my peace—especially my sleep. Baby, I do not play about my naps. I fully believe a good nap can fix 98% of life’s problems. And you know what? God knew exactly what He was doing when He sent me a man who takes his sleep just as seriously as I do. When I first met Sam, I wasn’t even thinking about romance. I was just trying to get through my workday and clock out. I kept to myself, stayed low-key, and did what I had to do. But Sam? He had this energy—calm, kind, and steady. He wasn’t the loudest person in the room, but something about him just made me feel safe. He didn’t force conversation or try to be extra. He just showed up, made me laugh, and made it easy to be myself around him. At first, our conversations were real simple—small talk at work, cracking jokes about meetings that should’ve been emails, and bonding over how tired we both always were. But the more we talked, the more I realized… this man gets me. One day, I casually mentioned how much I love naps, thinking he’d just laugh it off. Instead, he hit me with, “Wait… you nap too?! Like, scheduled naps?” And when I said absolutely, this man looked at me like I had just told him he won the lottery. That was the moment I knew—he was my kind of person. Our first “date” wasn’t even a traditional date. We literally had a “lazy day” where we went to Daves and Busters, ate good food, and just vibed. No pressure, no expectations—just two people enjoying each other’s company in the most effortless way. That’s when I realized love doesn’t have to be complicated or over-the-top. Sometimes, love is knowing you can just be with someone. No performance, no pretending—just peace. Sam became my best friend before he became my man. He saw the quiet parts of me and never made me feel like I had to change. He made me feel safe in my softness. He showed me that love isn’t always loud—it can be quiet, steady, and still feel like the most beautiful thing in the world. Now, here we are, about to step into this next chapter as husband and wife. And guess what? We’re still the same two people who love our sleep, enjoy the simple things, and take naps very seriously. Only now, we get to do it together forever. So, to all our friends and family—thank y’all for being part of our love story. We can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter with you. But if we sneak off to take a nap during the reception… just know, it’s on brand. 💕