It all started in 2019, with late-night chats and a shared love for music. We’d send each other songs every day, and I’d spend hours searching for the perfect track—just to have an excuse to talk to him without seeming too eager. Those endless conversations turned into something magical, filled with laughter, deep talks, and a connection I didn’t expect.

By September 2019, he asked me out, and everything changed. What started as friendship blossomed into a love story I didn’t even know I needed. Along the way, we discovered a mutual dream of traveling the world, creating a bucket list of places we promised to visit. So far, we’ve explored four countries together—each trip filled with laughter, adventure, and unforgettable memories.

He’s the one who makes me laugh until I’m rolling on the floor, the one who’s stood by me through my best and worst moments, and the one who loves me in ways I never thought possible. Now, five years later, I get to marry my best friend, my travel partner, and my forever love. Here’s to a lifetime of laughter, adventures, and dreams come true.

The moment I met Shanaia, I knew she was special. What truly left me in awe was discovering how much we had in common — shared goals, dreams, and aspirations that aligned perfectly, as if we’d been destined to find each other. Despite being in the same circles with plenty of mutual friends, we somehow never crossed paths in a meaningful way until fate finally intervened.

I’d often catch her eyes on me when we were out with friends, and the truth is, I couldn’t stop looking at her either. Safe to say Tony Montana was onto something in Scarface (1983) when he said, “The eyes, chico, they never lie."

Now, here we are. After what felt like a long wait, I can’t believe I get to spend the rest of my life with her! The future ahead feels so full of promise, with all the adventures and challenges we'll tackle together. I'm beyond grateful that fate brought us together, and I know there's no one else I'd rather walk this journey with.