Irene and Tony first crossed paths one evening at their college dining hall at UC Davis. Irene met her friends for dinner, where Tony decided to tag along. Their first interaction was memorable—though Irene was vegetarian at the time, she offered Tony some sushi with fish. A turning point came when Irene, encouraged by a friend, invited Tony to her sorority formal. They had a wonderful time together, and afterward, she asked for his contact information, sparking the start of their relationship. After a few months of getting to know each other, Tony officially asked Irene to be his girlfriend at their favorite ice cream spot in Davis. Eight years later, after Irene completed her master’s degree, Tony proposed in beautiful Barcelona during a celebratory trip for her graduation—marking the beginning of their next chapter together.