We met the typical way that people met today: via the internet. We talked for a couple of weeks then we had our first date in Green Bay for bowling and pasta. Our second date was a movie then Vivian had to go to Florida, so we kept talking to each other, and when she got back, we made it official. One of the hardest parts of our relationship was when Vivian was in London for four months for school. It was so hard, but it brought us closer together. When she returned, we decided to take the next step and move in together.
It was not your typical proposal. Vivian knew it was going to happen, but we still wanted it to be special, so we went to some caves up near Manitowoc and went on a long hike and went off the road and by a beautiful spot by the water. Mike got down on his knee and asked, and Vivian said yes. And after, we got lost and eventually found a way out but had to walk on the side of the highway for 15 minutes. A very memorable engagement but other than getting lost, it was a very special day.