Connect How did your love story begin?

We worked at the same company & got assigned a project together, so we started spending a lot of time around each other. Before we even said much, a coworker noticed there was an undeniable spark & attraction. It was there from the start. When Javi found out Ana liked him, he stormed into her office, locked the door & said ”I’m attracted to you too. So what are we going to do about it?” We went on a first date to Buffalo Wild Wings after work, had our first kiss & we’ve been inseparable since.

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

Our favorite memory is our first spontaneous trip together to Washington, D.C. I was in Virginia for work, and he was in Pennsylvania visiting his sister and meeting his baby niece (but he also followed Ana to the East Coast! We live in CA). We FaceTimed all week, and for Labor Day weekend 2021, we met up in D.C. We explored the city sharing a scooter, spent QUALITY time together checking out museums, restaurants, and truly enjoyed our love. It was the perfect start to our love story!

What would you do with $20,000?

With $20,000, we’d invest in building our future, starting with our dream wedding surrounded by family and friends. We’d also set aside funds for a honeymoon to explore a new part of the world together (we dream of visiting Paris, France) and create lasting memories. What’s left, we’d put toward our home, and start a coffee shop that we’ve been dreaming about, to keep growing in love and in life, together.