It was October 20, 2019, Anslee’s 19th birthday, when fate planted the first seed of a love story that neither she nor Woz could have predicted. A casual connection via social media brought them into each other’s orbit, but it wasn’t until November 8, 2019, that Woz took a chance, texting Anslee and asking her to hang out.

The next day, in the chilly hours of early morning, Woz FaceTimed Anslee with an invitation she couldn’t refuse: to meet him after the Appalachian State game. Bundled up against what would become the coldest day of the year, Anslee met Woz outside the stadium, after freezing for over 4 hours, right in front of the Cockabooses. As they stood there, shivering in the biting cold, Woz handed her a warm NY-style pizza — his creative way of breaking the ice. That night marked the start of something special.

From that day on, their lives intertwined. Woz began driving Anslee to class, their days punctuated by spontaneous basketball dates and long, laughter-filled evenings. Their bond deepened quickly, and by December 3, 2019, they attended an Ariana Grande concert at Colonial Life together. It was their first official date, and the excitement of the music matched the thrill of their budding connection.

But just three days later, Woz’s hesitation led him to tell Anslee he wasn’t ready for a relationship. Their paths diverged, leaving behind unanswered questions and what-ifs.

Months passed. In June 2020, Woz accepted an offer to play football at EKU in Richmond, KY for his fifth year. The news prompted Anslee to text him for the first time in ages, congratulating him and casually reminding him that Richmond was her hometown. Their conversations rekindled, but the distance between them proved daunting. By August, their communication faded once again.

In the fall, life brought another twist. On November 7, 2020, Anslee texted Woz during the USC vs. Texas A&M game after seeing a longtime Kentucky friend of hers post Woz's game winning kick on their Instagram. Their conversation was warm but brief, simply wishing each other well.

Then came December 13, 2020. Out of the blue, Woz reached out, asking Anslee to grab coffee while he was back in Greenville, South Carolina for good. By this time, Anslee was single, but back in Aiken with her family for the holidays. After she moved back to Columbia for her next semester, the two tried again, but despite their efforts, Woz was struck with dreaded COVID he contracted from a NYE party. However, they prevailed and rekindled over burgers in mid January, their connection reignited, stronger and more genuine than before. Just a few short weeks later, on February 16, 2021, Woz officially asked Anslee to be his girlfriend.

The next chapter of their love story was marked by long-distance challenges. Anslee finished her undergraduate studies in Columbia while Woz lived in Greenville. Despite the separation, their weekend reunions were filled with joy, building a foundation of trust and resilience.

In May 2022, Anslee graduated from USC and was accepted into law school. Just a few months later, in August, Woz made the move to Columbia to be closer to her, ensuring that their love continued to flourish. As Anslee embarked on her journey through law school, Woz’s steadfast support became a cornerstone of their relationship.

In March 2023, Woz took a leap of faith and bought a house for them in Columbia, a sign of his commitment to their future. Though Anslee’s summer internship in Greenville took her away temporarily, she moved in with Woz in August 2023, cementing their life together.

Then, on September 24, 2023, in the exact spot the two first met, Woz surprised Anslee with the most heartfelt question of all: Would she marry him? With tears in her eyes and a resounding “YES,” their love story turned the page to its most beautiful chapter yet.

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