We met at a middle school speech meet in 9th grade at RTR high school. We were in similar categories (Extemporaneous Reading and Extemporaneous Speaking), so we were waiting to give our speeches in the same hallway. I was sitting on the ground, prepping for my next speech, and minding my own business when Joe came and sat next to me. He hands me a brochure that he found on the wall and goes, "It's all about you, baby". I just laughed as he spewed off cheesy pickup lines. We continued to talk until we needed to get ready to give our speeches. Afterwards, we found each other in the gym and sat next to each other while we waited for awards. This is when we took our first picture together. I posted it on Facebook with the caption: "My new friend Joe :)" Little did I know, I'd be marrying him someday. We both got first place that day. We texted each other the rest of the night and every day since.