When people ask how CJ and Emily met, the technical answer goes all the way back to 2005. Both of them attended Eich Jr. High in Roseville, CA and shared exactly one class together. They knew of each other but never interacted much. CJ went on to Oakmont High school and Emily to Roseville High, and they didn't meet up again until Spring of 2023.

Emily was still living in Carlsbad, CA and feeling defeated by the idea of still having to date entering her 30s. CJ wasn't too far from where he and Emily both grew up, and was focused on work and the possibility of love.

At the end of March 2023, Emily had planned a trip up to Roseville to visit family and to see Megan, her maid of honor, for Megan's son's first birthday. Curious as to who might be still be single and in the area, Emily swiped through potential bachelors on the dating app Hinge, until she landed on a profile with the name "Clayton" and pictures of a tall blue eyed man who caught her eye. "Clayton", she thought, didn't ring any bells. She remembered a long haired boy named CJ from Eich, and began to realize who he was and she sent the first message.

Clayton (CJ) looked at the message from Emily and thought "Emily from jr. high?" there were several Emilys they went to school with but it took CJ a moment to remember who this particular Emily was. It was the picture Emily has posted of herself in overalls with no makeup that sparked CJs memory. Ahh yes Emily Evans!

Emily figured CJ would see her message, say hello and it would be a nice touch and go moment on her trip, but when she actually opened CJs message, she realized he had a lot to say!

Emily decided to extend her trip in Roseville to stay a whole week, and her and CJ spent hours talking and "catching up", realizing they had tons in common and similar life goals. When Emily went back to San Diego at the end of the week, CJ and Emily both knew this could be more than just a fling. They decided to try a long distance relationship for the next 6 months, and by September 2023, Emily was ready to leave behind the beach bachelorette life and come "home" to be with CJ.

Since then, CJ and Emily have intertwined their lives nicely, working toward common life goals and having fun every step of the way. They are so excited for this next chapter of life and can't wait to celebrate with their most beloved friends and family!

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