In 2016 I was a senior working in the athletics equipment room at Stonehill College. That’s where I first met Jake; it was his first year coaching at Stonehill. Even though we had barely spoken, except to exchange pleasantries, I told all my college roommates about the handsome new football coach; I had such a huge crush! Never in my wildest dreams would I think anything would come of it. Later in 2017 I saw Jake at a bar while I was out one night. Having known each other through athletics, we easily started a conversation and talked for what felt like hours. As I was getting ready to leave Jake asked for my number. I was so thrown off guard; my crush who I would have never imagined would have been anything more, just asked for my number. To say I was excited would be an understatement. That was 4 years ago. Since then Jake and I have shared so many experiences together. We moved in together into my first apartment; not knowing that shorty after we’d spend the better part of the following year stuck together in quarantine. I’ve supported him through 3 (going on 4) football seasons. And Jake has been the most supportive of me as I tackle my most difficult journey yet, PA school. Still, it’s crazy to me that my crush turned into this beautiful relationship, and now we’re getting married! We are so excited for this next chapter, and cannot wait to share this memory with all of you!