Every great story starts where it began. Ours began at Schoepf's BBQ, over a plate of Texas-style Brisket. He had me at "Hello," and I couldn't say no when he asked me to join him for a walk down by the river, and again, when he challenged me to a game of chess. Using his tactical acumen (his words, not mine), he proceeded to conquer not just the game, but also my heart. He came out of the blue, completely unexpected, and he started introducing me to new food, new experiences, new ways of thinking. I used to be afraid of "new," but from there, I started saying yes as he showed me what life could be. Then, 7 short months later, on Thanksgiving Day at his parents' house in Columbus, Georgia, he came out of the blue again. While walking the family dogs down by the lake, he got down on one knee and asked if I could imagine what life could be with him, forever. And I said yes. -Amanda I passed all my classes, and now im getting married to one hot chica. This is what happens when you do well in school. -Tyler