We met officially at the downtown YMCA in Spartanburg, as lifeguards and spent a total of three years together as coworkers. However in the first couple of months working, our good friend Preston Erb was the one who introduced us. After that, we picked many shifts together and building our friendship. I made a cheesy comment to Ashlin when we were in the community pool area watching a swim lesson take place; and what I said was, "Is it me, or is it hot in here?" Ashlin did a small grin with a chuckle and walked off. I went back to my area thinking nothing of it. Later in the shift, she mentioned the comment I said was so cheesy but so funny because it caught her off guard. Long story short, we went to Starbucks for coffee and I asked her out. It'll be five and half years since then I'm so excited to be spending the rest of my life with her!