We're Getting Married!

One cool and humid Spring in San Angelo, Texas, Matt and I decided to download a dating app. We found each other and what began as a casual conversation quickly turned into laughter, curiosity, and a surprising sense of comfort. Now, Matt might share with some of you that I "ghost" him for a couple of weeks, but I don't remember it that way (lol). Although it may sound cliche, we felt like we had known each other much longer. And if that was not the case, we just grew accustomed to each other pretty quickly. Our first date wasn't just about small talk. It was full of stories, dreams about the future, and a few awkward adorable silences. There was something unspoken that both of us felt right away: this was different. We then began to chat about country music, and found that he did not know how to dance to country music! I proceeded to pull him by his hand and off his seat, "I'll teach you how to two-step", I said. We felt nervous but calm at the same time. No, we didn't have our first kiss that day. That shall remain a mystery. From that day on, our connection only deepened. From spontaneous one day road trips and cozy nights in, to cheering each other on through life's highs and lows, we became each other's best friend, biggest supporter, and safe place. Now, we can't wait to say "I do" and to start the next chapter of our story surrounded by the people we love the most.

Incase you haven't heard, we met ONLINE- crazy. Anyways, there's tons of apps out there and I met her on two of them (not in a creepy way, I think?). Good thing too, because she tried to "ghost" me on the first one! P.S. She's way ahead of me- so I got to read her perspective first and she totally ghosted me :P Eventually I would just bug her enough on the second dating app until she gave in and we set up a time to hang out. I love her, but Zazu is not known for being the most on time person, and this would stand true the first evening we met. It ended up being quite late by the time she finally made it (at least it was dark outside). Well... having not met many people online she had a lot of faith that I was not some weirdo. (trust me- I am weird, but not like that) In my infinite wisdom- I thought it would be really funny to make a joke about "totally not" being a serial killer on that dimly lit porch evening. We shared a solid 5 seconds of VERY awkward silence... and instantly started laughing. I don't think we've stopped laughing since! I was never fully sure that God puts one person on this Earth for us, but that all changed with Zazu. We share so many common ideas and core values- constantly pushing ourselves to be our best version. I am so thrilled to marry this wonderful woman and grateful that God brought us together when he did. To anyone reading this- thank you. Let's share a fun evening in February!