Shoshana and Jeremy first met in August 2019 at Illinois State University, where Shoshana was studying elementary education and Jeremy finance. Their story began in a unique way — their friends and roommates exchanged Post-it notes through the dorm windows at Watterson dormitories, which led to everyone hanging out together. Before long, Shoshana and Jeremy started spending time one-on-one, and in October, on Jeremy’s 19th birthday, he asked her to be his girlfriend. From then on, they knew they had found not just a partner, but a best friend. They dated throughout college, began sharing their beloved pet cat Latke, graduated together in 2023, and moved in together in 2024. On June 6, 2025, during a dreamy trip to Lake Tahoe, Jeremy proposed. After arriving late the night before, they spent their first full day exploring — grabbing coffee at a local shop that became an instant favorite and heading out to hike. Although they had planned to see Emerald Bay, they were told to visit Cascade Falls first, where the waterfall was breathtaking in full flow. At the falls, Jeremy set up his phone for what Shoshana thought was a photo — but it was secretly recording. Distracted by a cute dog and a bumblebee, she had no idea what was coming. Jeremy pulled out a ring box and asked her to marry him. Though she had dreamed of this moment for five years, she was shaking in shock, blurting out, “Don’t mess with me right now,” before joyfully saying yes. They sat together afterward in a surreal rush of happiness and adrenaline, talking for half an hour as Jeremy shared how the ring was made with a diamond from his great-great-grandmother and how he had asked her dad for his blessing during a lunch break, hiding the ring in his winter jacket back at their apartment. Calling family and friends made the perfect day feel even more like a dream come true. They cannot wait to celebrate this next chapter with all of you and create unforgettable memories together — not just for a lifetime, but for eternity.