Ryan and I go way back to middle school—where he insists I was his first “official” girlfriend, though my memory is a bit foggy on that part (I might need proof!). Our paths eventually crossed again toward the end of senior year in high school, where we started "talking" in that endearing, awkward high school way, trying to figure out what exactly "talking" meant.

We officially started dating in July of 2015, and as life would have it, Ryan went off to Kutztown while I stayed at NCC. But after a year of balancing the distance (and maybe a few too many long drives), I finally joined him at Kutztown. Whether it was fate, stubbornness, or just a great excuse to see more of each other, we’ve been by each other’s side ever since!