(as told by ChatGPT)

Once upon a time, in the steel city of Pittsburgh, destiny decided to play matchmaker in the halls of academia. Picture this: a bustling graduate school where dreams were as big as the stack of textbooks on the library table.

Amidst the sea of highlighters and late-night study sessions, our paths crossed like two plotlines converging in a novel. I, Jason, was lost in the labyrinth of research papers, drowning in a sea of post-it notes. And then, there she was—Lisha, the hero of my story, offering me a lifeline in the form of a much-needed coffee break.

Little did we know that our academic pursuits would soon turn into a grand adventure. Fast forward to 2020, the year of the unexpected, where we packed our bags, donned our masks, and embarked on a cross-country journey to the emerald city of Seattle.

In the midst of a pandemic, with masks as our silent witnesses, we discovered that love could withstand any challenge. From virtual dates to socially distanced walks in empty parks, we turned uncertainty into our own unique love story. (Note from couple: There were no virtual dates or socially distanced walks. Quite honestly, none of this actually happened.)

So, here we are, ready to say "I do" surrounded by the people who have witnessed our journey from Pittsburgh to the Pacific Northwest. Our story is a testament to the idea that love knows no boundaries, not even a cross-country move during a pandemic.

Join us as we celebrate the quirks, the laughter, and the unexpected moments that brought us together. Because, in the grand novel of life, our story is the one we can't wait to keep writing together.