In August 2021 we met online and began talking every day. Jake asked me to come up to Augusta so that we could meet for the first time. I drove an hour and 45 minutes by myself to meet a stranger in a town I had never been to. Luckily he did not kidnap or murder me HAHA. We went to Mexican, which if anyone knows anything about me, it's the way to my heart. After eating our hearts out, we went to the golf course - which who even likes golf? The answer is apparently now me LOL. At the end of our outing, he drove me back to my car and asked me to be his girlfriend. Obviously I said yes or you wouldn't be reading this LOL. We began to make the trip from Augusta to Statesboro a regular occurance. In January of 2023, Jake finally convinced me to move up to Augusta. So began the process of finding an affordable apartment and a job! Luckily the transition was smooth as pie! In early December of 2023, we traveled to Gatlinburg Tennessee for my birthday trip. I had a very strong suspicion that Jake was going to propose, because we literally had picked out a ring only days before LOL. Someone is bad at keeping secrets ;) . Fast forward two days later, after having a buttload of fun at Dicks Last Resort we went back to our cabin where he dropped on one knee and asked me to be his forever girl! Again obviously I said yes or you wouldn't be on this website LOL As time has passed, I began the daunting task of Wedding planning. Choosing a date was first and foremost. I chose April 13th. After finding the PERFECT venue and signing our contract - Jake decides to tell me that its Masters during our wedding weekend - so sorry in advance for that :)) So far Wedding planning has been very stressful and anxiety riddling, but with my perfect guy behind my back I know we'll always be okay no matter what. HERE'S TO BECOMING PEDERSON 2025 !!! We cannot wait to celebrate with all of our friends and family!! Thank you all for being so loving and supporting of each of us as we have navigated through hardships and learning to become responsible adults! We love each and every one of you!!