We met in San Francisco during Autumn 2011. A friend was in town and had double booked to hang out with us, so Jasper ended up coming along to my History of Homosexuals in Film class at City College. Standing on one of the campus’s many hills, Jasper looked out onto the sea of pastel colored houses and remarked that he loved the way the light reflected off the hills. I found Jasper’s appreciation for subtle beauty and their not-so-subtle dimples quite intriguing. I was dazzled by Shawna's bright, fun spirit and beautiful smile. I had planned on staying in California for just a couple months to work and then traveling to the desert in Arizona, but I ended up staying for the next 7 years. Here we are now in Arizona, heading into our 11th year together. Fun fact: we were both born on the 11th of the month. Lucky 11!