Michael and I grew up going to school together. Although we may not have been in the same classes, or in the same social circles, we knew of each other. Flash forward to Covid. I was at The Ohio State University studying for my classes , while Michael was in Quantico, VA in the Marines. We followed each other on social media, and while Michael was stuck in quarantine he messaged me on Instagram. We got to talking... and we haven't stopped since. We felt like we knew each other from the start. Eventually we decided to start dating and the rest is history. On February 11th, 2023 Michael proposed on a scenic hike in Red River Gorge!