It was 2020, the year the world seemed to pause. As the pandemic swept across the globe, we were all left trying to figure out how to live in a world that felt a little smaller and a lot more uncertain. Dating seemed impossible, let alone finding someone special. But little did we know, love had other plans. I was in Miami, she was living in Gainesville—two cities, a few hundred miles apart, and a whole lot of skepticism about making long distance work. But in a moment of "Why not?", we both swiped right on Tinder. And just like that, what felt like an impossible connection turned into something real. We quickly realized that despite the distance, we had a spark that was undeniable. We spent hours chatting, laughing, and getting to know each other through FaceTime , texts, and endless late-night conversations. With the world on lockdown, we somehow found our own little world in each other. What was supposed to be an "impossible" long-distance romance turned into something more—something worth the effort. We made the choice to bridge the gap, even if it meant driving hours to see each other or sending care packages across the miles. It was worth it every time. Fast forward to now, and we're counting down the days until we get to say "I do" this June. What started as a swipe in uncertain times became our forever, proving that sometimes love finds you when you least expect it—even in the most unlikely places.