We met playing volleyball in Colorado in 2022—me, the outgoing Southern girl always seeking adventure, and TJ, the quiet Colorado native who loved a good challenge and who instantly caught my eye. I tried to keep my distance, but he just kept showing up—in ski trips, sports competitions, group dinners, shared laughs, and deep conversations. Somewhere between teasing each other on the slopes and dancing under the stars, we fell in love. From the beginning, it felt like we were meant to be—and now, we get to say forever.