"It's a match!" After connecting on two different dating apps, Michael and Jen were looking forward to meeting in person. The world had a different plan in March of 2020 in the wake of a global pandemic, so they pivoted and started getting to know each other over Zoom and socially distanced dates until they realized this was something special. The first year of their relationship was an unconventional one with many nights in and ample quality time, even spending Thanksgiving and Christmas together while video calling their families from afar. It wasn't until almost a year into their relationship that they started going on date nights in Durham as the world started to open its doors again. Year two was a time of transition with Jen selling her house and Michael buying his house, and the pair building a home together. Year three was all about life on the move, filled with new adventures in places across the country, led by team captain, Rafiki, on his throne in the Subaru. As the years continue, Michael and Jen can only imagine what laughter, love, and long car rides lie ahead. Something they've already proven is wherever life takes them, whether it's on snowy mountain slopes, standing in the breaking waves of the ocean, looking up at the tallest trees on earth, or sitting on the couch with their feet up, life is better spent together. Adventure awaits, start the engine!