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At the time Facebook was pretty much the social media network to be on. On December 14th, 2010, I got this random message from this boy, with no idea who he was. I checked out some of his pictures and remember thinking oh he had a cute smile, but that was it lol. He was a friend of my brother’s best friend who were both neighbors and the three of them hung out. The conversation started out casual…I was thinking nothing of it. I just looked at him as just one of my brother’s friends and nothing more. However, that same day maybe 5 messages had exchanged between us, and then on the spot this man had the nerve to ask me to be his girlfriend. I knew nothing about him, such as, his favorite color, food, sport, or anything. I just laughed and said no, I don’t know you. After that moment we continued building our relationship as friends, until 2011 on Valentine’s Day. I was working out at the Natatorium (“the Nat”), and it was our first time meeting face to face. Again, I thought nothing of it…just casually meeting. NOPE, he shows up with a teddy bear and chocolate while here I am empty handed. I thought it was sweet, but I still didn’t know him too well. We continued talking for a while and I enjoyed his personality and sense of humor. He always knows how to make me laugh. It wasn’t until June 26th, 2011, when we made it official. Even though we went to different high schools and colleges he continued to be by my side. Now 11 years later we continue to grow in our home with our two fur babies. From the beginning knowing they were not his dogs he took them in with open arms and now adores them like they’re his own. I can’t wait to marry him and continue the journey we are building!