It was a typical girls' night out at Barcade in Jersey City, where I was just looking to chill with my girls—not hunting for love. While my sister Caro and Liz battled it out on an arcade game, I found myself by the bar, deep in conversation with my cousin Salo. Out of the blue, a guy named Mikey appeared, asking if we wanted to join in on a birthday shot for his friend. With my cousin's enthusiastic nod, I shrugged and agreed. Little did I know, this decision would lead to more than just a hangover and some kisses. As soon as I said yes, the birthday boy popped out from the side, and there he was—looking surprisingly cute and not at all like the drunken mess I expected. I couldn't resist a chuckle at the absurdity of it all. Fast forward seven years, and that spontaneous shot has turned into a whirlwind of love, laughter, and endless adventures together. Who knew that a random encounter at an arcade game could lead to finding my partner-in-crime? So here's to love finding us in the weirdest places and at the most unexpected times—like a barcade on a random night out. Cheers to love, laughter, and the quirky beginnings that make our story uniquely ours