Michael and Natasha met online, as do all the cool kids nowadays. After chatting virtually for a week or so, they had their first date on December 11th, 2022, at Insomnia Coffee. They immediately hit it off over sips of latte, and by the end of the night, they both agreed to see each other again.
On April 23rd, 2023, Michael picked Natasha up for a day-long scavenger hunt. He drove her to various places that were significant throughout their relationship. They took a Polaroid picture at each site, reminiscing on what happened there. The final stop was at a beautiful tulip farm, where Michael asked Natasha what happened there. "This is where we got engaged," he said, bending down on one knee. It was a beautiful and absolutely perfect day, even though their shoes were covered in mud from the tulip farm!