From the moment we met, it just clicked. We talked on the phone and texted every single day, as if we had known each other for years. Conversation felt easy, natural like catching up with someone you’ve always known. Eventually, Noah asked me out, and we had the most perfect first date in Stamford, CT. We found a quiet bench, sat down, and ended up talking for hours. No big plans, no distractions just the two of us, completely wrapped up in conversation. And honestly, we knew something special had started.

Just six days later, we were already on our second date this time, I took the reins and planned the whole thing. I brought Noah all around NYC like we were two tourists seeing the city for the first time. We visited a museum, wandered through Times Square, grabbed lunch, and made our way to Rockefeller Center, Grand Central, and Bryant Park. By the end of the day, our feet were killing us but we didn’t care. Every moment together felt easy and meaningful. And even after all that walking, we weren’t ready to say goodbye. We ended the night sitting in the car on a random city block, just talking for hours. It didn’t matter where we were being together was enough.

Next, it was my turn to be a tourist in his city. We went apple picking, watched movies, and snacked on just about everything. But the best part? We took our trust to a whole new level Noah let me cut his hair (bold move), and I let him do my makeup (don’t worry, not the look in the photo you’re seeing). Just like every time before, we talked like we’d known each other forever. That day, Noah finally asked me to be his girlfriend after making me wait all day, might I add (I was going a little crazy!). To celebrate, we went out to dinner for the first time as an official couple at what has since become our favorite spot: BarTaco.

From that point on, we became pretty much inseparable. We FaceTimed every day for hours laughing, sharing stories, and sometimes talking until the sun came up… even though we definitely had 8-hour workdays waiting for us. But when you’ve found your person, sleep kind of takes a backseat.

Eventually, Noah came to my second home New Jersey to meet my family. It was such a special moment to introduce him to the people who mean so much to me. Of course, we couldn’t help but squeeze in a little adventure, so we made a few pit stops along the way to do even more touristy things (because at this point, it had kind of become our thing).

Soon after, we shared another special milestone this time with Noah’s family. We spent a beautiful day celebrating a huge family moment: his dad’s retirement ceremony. It was such an honor to be part of something so meaningful for the Concepcions, and it made our bond even stronger.

Not long after, I had the chance to turn the tables and plan something special for Noah. For his 26th birthday, I surprised him with a dinner surrounded by his closest friends and family. Seeing the look on his face and how loved he felt was everything. It was one of those nights that just felt full of joy, laughter, and love.

We kicked off the holiday season by celebrating my birthday doing all of my favorite Christmas things. From festive lights to holiday treats and everything in between, it was the perfect way to blend birthday joy with Christmas magic. And of course, having Noah by my side made it all even more special.

Eventually, our families finally met and of course, we had to mark the occasion by doing the most New Yorker thing possible: we went to see the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. It was such a full-circle moment surrounded by twinkling lights, holiday cheer, and the people who mean the most to us.

We rang in 2025 together, surrounded by friends, family, and so much love. It was the perfect way to welcome a new year side by side, with the people who’ve supported us from the very beginning. A night full of laughter, celebration, and excitement for everything to come.

To celebrate our first Valentine’s Day together and our 5-month anniversary, we went out for dinner it was a night full of laughter and love. Afterward, we strolled around, enjoyed each other’s company, and, of course, ate doughnuts. It was simple, yet perfect, the kind of evening that felt like a celebration of everything we were building together.

To celebrate our 6-month anniversary, we enjoyed a date walking the pier in New Haven. The weather was perfect, and we spent the evening soaking in the views, chatting, and just enjoying being together. It was one of those simple, yet unforgettable moments that made us even more excited for the future ahead.

We are ENGAGED! 💍 After all the laughter, adventures, and unforgettable moments, we are thrilled to announce that we’ve taken the next step in our journey. It feels like a full-circle moment Noah proposed to me at the very bench where we had our first date, and we celebrated at BarTaco, the place where we shared our first dinner as a couple. From that very first conversation to this beautiful moment, we are so excited to continue this journey together, with even more love and memories to come.