As the summer of 2020 was winding down, Liliana and Anthony met on a Thursday afternoon outside the Grove Street PATH Station in Jersey City, after connecting in the modern way…on a dating app (shout-out to OkCupid)! Staying true to her personality, Liliana had prepared for this moment by considering a variety of online matches, creating a personal motto (“be kind and honest”), and engaging in self-reflection. A self-described "charming goofball", Anthony showed up for the date ready to go with the flow and have a good time. Over the course of their first date, and the following months of dating, it became abundantly clear that this was love! Anthony asked Liliana to be his girlfriend in December, and they quickly found a rhythm of working during the week and seeing each other every weekend. After hundreds of Uber rides commuting between Hoboken and Newark, Liliana and Anthony moved in together in April 2022. Starting their lives in Jersey City, they began building a home full of warmth, an abundance of plants and pillows, and constant laughter. Living under the same roof not only deepened their connection but also offered a glimpse into the bliss of married life. With their love as the guiding force, they found themselves so certain of their future together that they began crafting their wedding plans well before the official engagement. Anthony, with a sly touch of romance, orchestrated a surprise proposal, and on September 14, 2023, they officially became engaged, marking a year to the day before their previously-determined wedding date. Eager to embrace the next chapter of their life journey, they swiftly expanded their family by adopting an adorable dog, Fjord van der Floof. With love, laughter, and a furry friend by their side, Liliana and Anthony are ready to embark on their lifelong adventure together, hand in hand, as they build a future filled with shared dreams and cherished memories.