There is always that one friend who insists on a "good time". Well, he was spot on. That first night we met, our mutual friend could have been gone for hours and we wouldn't have noticed. It was shocking when we found out how much we have in common. We both worked in the hospitality industry, knew many of the same people across the west coast, are middle children, played softball/baseball, grew up skiing, and love so many of the same things.

I am so thankful for Jena because the start of our relationship consisted with convincing her to come golfing where she got stung by a bee(ouch), meeting my parents(no pressure) then leaving her behind to experience Europe for 3 weeks. She must have liked me a lot!

Our story really starts when Covid-19 hit. We had just moved in together, and little did we know how much time we would be spending isolated together. A person can really get to know one another during a pandemic isolated from friends and family spending every moment with each other. I knew that if I could handle hours/weeks of the show 90210 and Greys anatomy, that I could handle anything with her.

After a year of isolation and getting creative on Tuesdays, we jumped at the opportunity to move to Salt Lake City, Utah. This new life adventure propelled our relationship to the next level. The shift happened when she proposed the idea of moving and in a heart beat I knew that I wanted to go and that I wanted to marry this girl. I had to start working on my own proposal.

I asked her the big question on August 9th in San Diego during our little vacation at an amazing island resort. We had desperately needed this, as it was our 4th attempt at planning a get away. We all know Covid restrictions we necessary but so hard to firmly plan anything. Our itch to get away was too strong and it was just what we needed. After two and a half years together, we took our first vacation.

We are loving our life together here in Salt Lake City and cannot wait for the next adventure. Please know that we could not be where we are today and experience the amazing times and memories without our friends and family (you!).

Thats my version of our story anyway :)

-Eric

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