The story of Guy and Nelsy began with a rather clunky narrator. One part Southern twang, one part Latina, the charm of both cultures drew each of them to talk over CrossFit warm-ups and cool-downs on frosty Wisconsin winters. As Guy's first Summer and Fall in Wisconsin drew to a close, a fateful performance by Straight No Chaser would give them both the opportunity to truly start to learn more about each other.

Since that fateful December 8, 2016 there have been many more concerts and a lot more CrossFit. What started as small-talk at BrewCity CrossFit and unrelenting text messages, led to Guy and Nelsy making it official in January 2017.

Shortly thereafter, Guy would be blessed with the opportunity to introduce his mother to Nelsy and meet Nelsy's parents in San Antonio later that year. Since then, their relationship has been filled with new traditions, a lot of merengue and salsa music, and adventures together. Their Halloween pumpkin progression (they have yet to make it to the pumpkin carving part), annual MSO Harry Potter experience, and camping trips are some of the hallmarks of their relationship.

The world has seen them experience the beautiful views of Wisconsin and the rest of the country. From the plains of Texas, across Mississippi, the Tennessee and Arkansas mountains, Arizona's desserts, and the rich history of the East Coast, they grew closer in a way that only 14-hour road trips can make happen. Guy's fascination with US history brought Nelsy to meet the rest of Guy's extended family, while the COVID pandemic would give him the opportunity to virtually meet Nelsy's jovial and passionate family in Venezuela.

After the tumultuous pandemic years of 2020-2022, they came together at Lapham Peak, where they had enjoyed a Winter candlelight hike years back. With the snow coming down, just as it had 6 years ago, Nelsy anxiously looked at Guy on one knee, and with tears of unbridled joy filling her eyes, she mumbled, "Yes!"

...And so began the next phase of their journey <3