Our first date was at Juanita Beach Park, after talking online. We collected our food from a nearby eatery and walked out onto the pier to eat in the twilight. The food wasn’t all that good, but the company was great. Within two weeks, we were traveling to see the ocean together, taking hikes, enjoying each other’s company. Within a month, we’d moved in together. We moved apartments together, twice. We even adopted our dog, Artie, together. We've discovered many things we liked about each other. William is so handsome, and he always asks caring, thoughtful questions. Emma has the most beautiful eyes and a cute smile too. Plus, she’s smart and witty. We also share an appreciation for … Our canine companions, Walter and Artie. Music, art, and architecture that inspires and uplifts. The wonder of nature. Traveling to new places and understanding new cultures. Thoughtful approaches to solving challenges. Calm, quiet, joy. And a well-played video game. We look forward to continuing to discover things about each other and falling in love more each day. Sometimes it takes a lifetime to find the right person with whom to share yourself. Sometimes, you know.