The setting was December, 2020, Morgantown Brewing Company, before sours infiltrated the craft brew scene; our first date. I discovered two things about, Lauren, that would unknowingly have a major impact on the future of my life. Firstly, the state of being hangry, was something she had never experienced. Secondly, two drinks get the best of her. And by now, you probably know which of those two have remained true.

Since then we continue to make occasional trips to breweries and avoid sours the best we can. We have been able to experience new mountains and places together, rather than on our own. This includes an especially sweaty hike in late September, 2023. It was to the top of, Dorr Mountain, where she said, “Yes.” Afterward, alongside a warm fire, while over looking, Frenchman Bay, we shared a few more drinks as an engaged couple.

In the future, I am sure there will be more flight delays, snowy road closures, or one too many drinks shared, and I would not want to experience them with anyone else by my side. Cheers to many more adventures together…

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