Our first date was not a coincidence but a planned event a month in the making after meeting on a dating app. Little did I know that fate had already set in motion a series of events that would lead me to an extraordinary encounter, a tale that would unfold without the need for traditional beginnings or fairy tale openings.

We stumbled across each other's profiles- finally, something with promise. With hopeful anticipation, I clicked, initiating a conversation that held the potential to shape the course of our lives.

As messages danced across the screen, a magnetic pull drew us closer, as if the universe conspired to bring our paths together. We discovered shared interests, dreams, and a longing for something more profound than mere acquaintance. In the midst of the digital landscape, we began to weave the intricate threads of a connection that unfolded many missed connections of the past. We learned we shared many friends, went to rival high schools, the same college, and lived mere streets from one another in Athens.

And then, on that unforgettable day, August 22nd in Brookhaven, we met. It was a chapter of life that had been patiently waiting for its turn, ready to unfold in the raw, unpredictable beauty of reality. Our first date lasted all of 20 minutes as we were served devastatingly quickly at the place we chose for dinner. Not wanting it to end so soon and us both recognizing the spark we walked down the street and had drinks at a hole-in-the-wall bar. We sat for hours in deep conversation enjoying every minute.

After that day, we embarked on a journey together, that defied expectations, moving into our first house and creating a space where our love could flourish. Our shared dreams became the foundation of our new beginning, as we crafted a space filled with laughter, warmth, and the promise of a future intertwined. With each passing day, our love grew deeper, mirroring the playful joy of our expanding furry family. Another dog joined our clan, bounding into our lives with a wagging tail and a heart bursting with love. Together, we embraced the chaos and the tenderness that came with this new chapter and three dogs.

As life beckoned us forward, we found ourselves seeking new opportunities in Greenville, South Carolina. Amidst the interplay of excitement and fear lies the beauty of growth and transformation. It is within these uncharted territories that we discovered hidden strengths and uncovered the depths of our resilience. We learned and grew more about each other every day.

And then, in the heart of Athens, Georgia, on a Tuesday night Brett and I were amazed to get tickets to see my favorite band at the Georgia Theater. We had the most incredible time and leaving the venue I looked at him and said “This night couldn’t get any better.” Little did I know that this memorable evening was about to become even more extraordinary. Immersed in the intimacy of the moment, his proposal was a deeply personal exchange between the two of us which I ecstatically accepted.

In that moment, the city we stood in transformed into a sacred space, forever etched with the indescribable joy of our engagement. The memories of that special night and the magic of the proposal would forever be interwoven with the melody of the concert, reminding us of the joy, connection, and unwavering love that brought us to this place.

Together, Brett and I will pen the pages of a tale that began with a simple swipe, embraced a shared home, and flourished amidst the charm of Athens. With each passing moment, we savor the beauty of our journey, grateful for the serendipitous encounters and the remarkable love story that unfolds before us.

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