Who would have thought online dating could actually work?! After exchanging texts for a few days and nearly calling it quits, we decided to meet up for dinner and drinks at Tequilas for our first date. It wasn’t love at first sight (I think we were both too nervous!), but by the third date, we both knew there was something special between us.

It didn’t take long for me (Monica) to convince Adam to join me for some home improvement projects. Our first year together was filled with tiling and building cabinetry—together… well, kind of! When Adam wasn’t tackling a project, we were off on weekend trips or hiking with Adam’s (and now my) dog, Bulleit.

This past year, we’ve spent countless evenings by the backyard fire, listening to podcasts, and exploring new restaurants together. We even got to travel to four states, and have so many more on the list!

The first weekend of February was when we took the next step! I was sure it wasn’t happening that weekend, especially with a Pacers game as the perfect cover. Then one Saturday morning, Adam woke me up at 5 a.m., terrified me with his frantic energy, and handed me a list of things to pack. At first, I thought we were going skiing, but after driving east, I started to suspect it was something more special!

When we arrived at Hocking Hills, we took a chilly, icy hike down to the frozen waterfall, where Adam got down on one knee and proposed. After that, we spent the day exploring the frozen cliffs and valleys, soaking in every moment of the adventure.

We’re so excited to begin this next chapter of our lives and see where it takes us!

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