Carissa and I are one of a kind because the way we love each other unconditionally through every season of life. Through good or Bad.
We would like to thank you for supporting Carissa and james in this year's competition. Your participation allows us to aid both the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Oceana in their respective missions to support hunger relief and ocean conservation.
They say soulmates meet when they least expect it. Carissa and I crossed paths after accidentally reaching for the same book at a tiny bookstore. We laughed, shared a coffee, and talked until closing time. That “five-minute stop” turned into hours, then dates, then forever. Sometimes the best love stories don’t begin with fireworks—they begin with one simple moment that changes everything.
What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?My favorite memory with Carissa wasn’t anything extravagant. We watched the sunset from the hood of my car, sharing fries and laughing over the dumbest jokes. We talked about our dreams, sat in comfortable silence, and realized happiness didn’t need expensive plans—just each other. It’s a moment I’ll always carry with me because it felt like home.
What would you do with $20,000?If Carissa and I won $20,000, we’d create memories that last a lifetime. We’d take our dream vacation, enjoy a few special date nights, save for our future together, and share some of it with our families. The money would be amazing, but the greatest prize would be experiencing it all side by side and building the life we’ve always dreamed of.
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