Connect How did your love story begin?

We are high school sweethearts so our story began in 2019 on a school trip around Ecuador where I quickly fell for Carson. We played tag for a few months as teenagers do but then finally realized we were worth a shot. Little did we know right as our love started to blossom we would be separated for an entire month because of Covid 19- which feels like an eternity for a 16 year old girl. But even with that huge barrier between our brand new relationship we and our love for each other made it.

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

When I studied abroad in 2023 I was missing Carson so badly and him being my favorite person all I wanted to do was show him this amazing new place I was discovering and simultaneously falling in love with. Luckily he was able to come visit during Christmas break, and it was truly the most amazing experience getting to roam the streets of Spain with the love of my life- unforgettable.

What would you do with $20,000?

Right now both of us are struggling financially. Carson is in his unpaid internship of his masters program for dietetics which he loves and is so passionate about. I have been struggling since graduating college to find a career style job and luckily just got hired recently but because of the long period without a job have many bills and debts that need to be paid. So both of us will be putting the money towards our apartment, our fur baby Archie and all other expenses like student bills.