SO in love

#SOinlove8.8 It all began on December 10, 2023, when good ol’ Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook Dating decided to work its magic. Susan spotted my profile and thought, “Oh great, another cute guy with fish in his pictures.” But something about my smile caught her attention—it felt genuine. When we started chatting, Susan told me she appreciated that my first comment wasn’t about her most polished photo but about the one where she looked the most natural. No makeup, her dark natural hair flowing, and even an armpit casually making a guest appearance. Funny enough, I hadn’t even noticed that detail. Fast forward to our first date on January 21, 2024—exactly one year ago today as we write this. I surprised her with roses, something she confessed no one had ever done for her on a first date. As she walked in the restaurant, I said to myself “God, why don’t you send me someone like her.” Little did I know it was her I was about to meet. When I saw her in person, I remember telling her she was even more beautiful than in her photos. She, on the other hand, was worried I might “dip” on her like I had done on a few other dates (oops, guilty). Despite the nerves and a little too much liquid courage, the date was unforgettable. Sure, she kept spitting out her food while laughing—and yes, that actually happened—but it only made the night more memorable. And that, ladies and gentlemen, was the start of our story. A story not of coincidence, but of fate—because as we believe, nothing happens without God’s plan.