One day, I made a Bumble on a whim—just my name and a few photos, with no real expectations for what might come from it. Not long after, I matched with David. Since I had to message first, I kept it simple: “hey!” We planned our first date at McKay’s on a Sunday evening. When the day arrived, I cancelled—saying I was with family, though I was actually out at a concert with a friend. It probably should have ended there, but a few days later David reached out again and asked me to meet for breakfast. This time, I said yes. We met at Sideboard, and something about that morning felt different—easy, natural, like the beginning of something we didn’t fully understand yet. A month later, I brought him on a trip to Lake Tahoe with my closest friends, and just a few months after that, we found ourselves in Hawaii. From there, life moved quickly in the most beautiful way. We’ve since traveled to six states and four countries together, collecting memories, laughter, and moments that have only deepened our connection. In a full-circle moment, David proposed in Lake Tahoe—the same place he met my best friends just one month into dating. What started with a simple “hey” has grown into a love we are deeply grateful for, and we feel so lucky to begin this next chapter of our lives together.