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Joshua Sampson

and

Shawnna Thomas

#SampsonSoirée

October 2, 2026

Towson, MD
96 days96 d4 hours4 h39 minutes39 min45 seconds45 s

Our Love Story

Shawnna and Joshua's love story began in 2019 at Morgan State University, where fate intertwined their paths through a mutual friend. At the time, Joshua was a junior, and Shawnna was a sophomore. One day, their friend Rashad casually asked Shawnna if she was seeing anyone. When she replied that she wasn’t, Rashad saw an opportunity. He mentioned that Joshua, his roommate, had noticed Shawnna on campus and thought she was cute. Intrigued, Rashad asked Shawnna if he could share her number with Joshua, and she agreed. That same afternoon, Shawnna and Joshua began texting, and soon after, they started spending time together on campus. As summer arrived, their conversations deepened, and they grew closer, getting to know one another better. When the fall semester rolled around, they continued to enjoy fun dates and campus activities together, building a bond that only grew stronger. By the end of the semester, Joshua asked Shawnna to be his girlfriend. Overjoyed, she said yes, marking the beginning of something special. A few months into their relationship, they reflected on their journey and how far they'd come. During this conversation, Joshua revealed something surprising: he had never actually seen Shawnna with Rashad that day on campus. It turns out, Rashad had orchestrated the whole thing! Knowing that both Shawnna and Joshua were single, he saw the potential for a perfect match and decided to play cupid. Now, as they look back on their story, Shawnna and Joshua can't help but laugh at how two college students, brought together by a mutual friend, fell head over heels in love.

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