Mark and I met when we began working for the same company in Waterloo, IA. Unbeknownst to Mark, I had developed quite a big crush on him. Since he tended to be more on the shy side, our conversations were kept to a minimum. Even after I moved to Des Moines, IA I still found myself thinking about Mark. About a month later, on Christmas Day, my mom convinced me to reach out to him. Ever since that day, we have been by each other’s side!