We never thought we would find our life's love on Hinge, but we did. We had lost hope in dating apps, but found a glimpse of light in each other. We first bonded over The Sims, and our conversation took off from there. We live in different cities, and even so, Jasmine was eager to drive to me for our first date. Let's say I ruined quesadillas in the air fryer, and then we made cute LEGO roses together. Did she end up staying the night? Yes, and that was history.

A few months into our relationship, we were invited to my friend's wedding. A beatiful ceremony of queer love. Here, we spent the night dancing, drinking and basking in a space made by queer people for queer people. It was such a lovely glimpse into our future, and we spent the night feeling as though we invented falling in love. It felt like such a pivotal moment in our relationship where we realized how much we enjoyed each other's company and souls.

With the $20,000, we would do three things. First, we would spend part of our money donating to the Austin Pride foundation, a space that has made us feel so welcomed in a big city. Secondly, we would take a vacation where we can further deepen our love and bond with each other. Lastly, we would save part of the money as a foundational tool for our future together. These three things are important to us, and we feel that this would help us flourish as we continue our journey together.