We both began our time in Laramie approximately one year apart. Josh in 2005 and Katie in 2006 - thank goodness our paths didn't cross then! Josh had just finished up serving in the Marines and Katie was fresh out of high school! Between finishing degrees and different jobs in Laramie, our paths and circles of friends may have briefly crossed, but it wasn't until 2014 when a higher power jumped in.

Josh's position with the University of Wyoming's Foundation, as Facility Manager was integral in bringing online the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center, UW's new front door to campus. The building would soon be home to Katie's department working in the UW Admissions Office, as well. Katie officially moved into the building in October and was quickly informed of a potential love prospect, Joshua. While working late one night, her supervisor at the time, introduced her to "Josh" (not knowing this was THE Joshua). Instantaneously, Katie knew she wanted to get to know Josh better.

After a few shameless "flirting sessions" at the end of the work day, Katie put two and two together and realized "Josh" was really Joshua. Being experienced in dating and relationships, both Josh and Katie knew they weren't going to rush into anything. These shameless flirting sessions turned into a coffee date (during work hours) almost four months later. After our coffee date, Josh officially asked Katie out on a "real" date.

Date One - Dinner at the Library Bar and Grill. Josh and Katie had a great meal and conversation during dinner, but ended the evening on a rookie mistake. While leaving the restaurant, Josh and Katie shared a somewhat awkward hug, Josh went to the right and Katie to the left to their respective cars. Halfway down the sidewalk, Josh turned around and hollered, "I guess I could have walked you to your car."

Date Two (Katie's turn for a rookie mistake) - Dinner at the Library went so well, we decided for dinner the next night at Mizu Sushi. In an effort to get a quick work out in before the date, Katie went to the gym and accidentally locked her keys, cell phone and wallet in her car. A friend gave her a ride to the restaurant where she sheepishly waited for Josh to arrive, sweaty and in her gym clothes. Like a true gentleman, Josh said "no worries, let's go in and get some dinner, and we will deal with your keys later!"

It wasn't too many more dates or time after the second official date, that the "title" was confirmed. While leaving to head out for a recruitment trip, Katie stopped in to say goodbye to Josh. At this time, Josh introduced Katie to one of his friends as "his girl friend." It was OFFICIAL!

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