We happened to live on the same floor of our Sophomore dorm at Loyola Chicago. Sophia's roommates were friends with Tom's roommates, so naturally, we were both included in the now floor-wide group of friends. Our friendship grew over many, many games of euchre, pinochle, and pool. After realizing what we missed from each other over Christmas break, we started dating in January 2011. Our love blossomed over the next few years as we graduated from Loyola and began our post-bacc careers in Medicine and Anthropology. The years of long distance were no match for our love and dedication to each other.

We went snowshoeing at the forest preserve early in the morning. We both love the snow and enjoyed our time together. As we were talking and walking, Tom stopped and knelt on one knee and proposed. Of course, Sophia screamed YES! and the rest is history! We enjoyed sharing in our engagement excitement with our family in March 2016 and we are very excited to celebrate our marriage!