In September of 2017, we met for the first time on the Bethel High School Cross Country team. We ran cross country in the fall and track together in the spring for two years where our friendship grew. We ran together in the off-season between sports and Travis often gave me a ride home from practice. In June 2019, Travis graduated high school and attended Pacific Lutheran University that fall. Fast forward to March of 2020, my junior year of high school, the COVID-19 Pandemic hit resulting in online school which allowed me to get my first job as a Starbucks Barista at the Northshore QFC. After posting this life update on social media, Travis reached out and shared that his mom, Megan worked for a Starbucks super close to home. This simple conversation led to us reconnecting. We met up monthly and started texting every day. On July 8, 2020, we hiked High Rock Lookout, marking our first date. Four days later, on July 12, 2020, Travis asked me to be his girlfriend! The rest is history! We cannot wait to celebrate our love story (that is just getting started) with all of you!