Connect How did your love story begin?

Our story began back in 2018. Prior to that we were coworkers/best friends at Chipotle. We were the platonic couple that everybody swore we were secretly dating, but in reality we thoroughly just enjoyed each other’s company. He shot photography so that sparked my interest and he did my first photoshoot. It was a win-win: more photos for his portfolio and free pictures for me. The night of February 13 at the gym, he finally asked me to be his girlfriend and we’ve been inseparable ever since.

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

Amongst all of the wonderful memories that we’ve shared together, I think our favorite has to be taking our first international trip together in Cancun. It was special to us because we took that trip with my family. Martin and I both are big on being surrounded by loved ones, so being able to share that moment and see another part of the world with them was anything more than we could ask for. On top of the amazing food and excursions as well, of course!

What would you do with $20,000?

That amount of money would mean everything to us. At the moment, we are planning for our wedding for next year in April, so it would greatly help with some of those expenses. However, since we are fortunate enough to be working - while we are both attending school, Martin for his undergraduate program and mine for a doctorate program; we would also use it to save towards a down payment towards a home. Our apartment has served us well but we are definitely ready to take the next steps in life.