In the halls of Colorado State University, Aaron and Natalie’s love story began in a microeconomics class during the summer of 2018. It was Aaron’s final course before graduation, and their quirky professor—who had a peculiar fondness for relating all microeconomics concepts to “cheesy poofs”—played a surprisingly big role in bringing them together. One day, after Aaron missed class, he asked Natalie if he could borrow her notes. From that simple exchange, their academic collaboration blossomed into a friendship. They became study partners, often joined by classmates, and quickly realized they had far more in common than just textbooks. When Aaron finally asked Natalie out, they started dating, and before they knew it, they were spending every second together. In December 2024, after countless adventures, a couple of cats, and a home filled with laughter, they finally got engaged. They wouldn’t trade this weird, wonderful life they’ve created—one filled with shared dreams, quirks, and the quiet, comforting certainty that they’re in this together, no matter what comes next.