Our story began on January 17, 2023, when a simple swipe on the dating app "Coffee Meets Bagel" brought us together. It took a little over a week for me to convince Joanne that I wasn't an axe murderer or a catfish. Our first in-person date followed soon after, on January 26, 2023, at the Atlanta IKEA store. Neither of us realized it at the time, but that day marked the beginning of something truly special.

From that first date, our connection grew stronger with each shared adventure. After many adventures, countless Korean BBQ meals, and numerous four-hour round trips (mostly on my end), it wasn't long before we knew we were meant to be together.

On July 30, I found the courage to propose to Joanne, and she said yes!

Just as our engagement began, my job took me away for a year. The long-distance and time zone differences were challenging, but our love only grew stronger through the hardship. Sometimes, your soulmate is just a swipe away. For us, a chance meeting on a dating app led to a lifetime of happiness together.

Always have faith; God has a plan. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. – Ephesians 4:2