In the sunny towns of Dana Point and Laguna Beach, I found peace by the beautiful cliffs and coves of Laguna Beach while Matt enjoyed the sandy beaches and waves of Dana Point. We lived parallel lives, unaware of each other until we both ended up in Davis, California for college. Our paths finally crossed at Froggy's bar one night in 2016. Amidst the lively atmosphere and friendly chatter, we struck up a conversation that felt like fate had a hand in it. That chance meeting set the stage for what was to come. Even though we felt a spark that night, we just remained friends. But destiny had other plans. Fast forward to 2020, amidst the craziness of a global pandemic, our paths crossed again. Matt, back home for the weekend from Sacramento, found out I had also returned from San Francisco. He took a chance and invited me for drinks, not knowing I was already cozied up at home in my PJs watching a movie. I fibbed and said I had plans, but fate had us both heading to San Diego that weekend. Matt's clever maneuvering led to an unexpected reunion at his friend Mitch Shepard's house, with my pals Kate and Madison. As the night unfolded and laughter filled the air, it was Madison's simple invitation to Matt to come over to play games that changed the course of our story. From that moment on, our conversations flowed endlessly, bridging the physical distance as I eventually moved back to San Francisco in 2021, to be with Matt. Our journey has been filled with moves, new jobs, and countless adventures. In 2021, we took a big step together and bought our first home. And in 2022, Matt joined the Orange County Fire Authority and just this year I pursued my dream of becoming a nurse. Today, we're standing on the brink of forever, a testament to love's power to endure. Together, we face life with big dreams and fierce love, cherishing every moment as a tribute to our unbreakable bond. Our love story shows that sometimes, the best things in life come from unexpected places.