Our love story began as serendipitously as any romance could: at a vibrant college concert hosted by UC Merced during the dawn of our senior year in 2014. The air was electric, pulsating with music and youthful exuberance, a perfect backdrop for what was to become the start of something extraordinary. Both "slightly" tipsy, we surrendered to the rhythm, dancing the night away. Amidst the whirlwind of melodies, our connection was sealed with a kiss, marking the first chapter of a timeless romance. Fast forward a week: Ale, unfortunately, was battling a cold at the time, leading to several postponed first date attempts. However, persistence paid off for Ryan, who, on the third try, secured a date at Tumeric, Merced's go-to Indian restaurant. In a thoughtful gesture that spoke volumes, Ryan brought along some medicine for Ale, earning him invaluable brownie points right from the start. That evening, as they sat across from each other, the conversation flowed effortlessly for hours, setting the stage for a bond that only grew stronger with each passing day. A few months later, after the stress of finals week had lifted, Ryan planned a memorable moment. With a grand bouquet of red roses in hand, he asked Ale to be his girlfriend. Her answer was a resounding yes. Fast forward ten years, and here we are, still inseparable, still enamored, and forever grateful for that fateful concert that brought us together.