Ariel:

We met on a hiking trail—of all places, right? She complained the whole way up the mountain, but luckily, I was there to give her a little encouragement. I secretly snapped some pictures of her that always make me smirk whenever I look at them. And then, the best part: while I was busy setting up my tent, she offered me a cookie. I declined because my hands were dirty, so she offered to feed it to me instead. Such a simple act of kindness, but it’s stuck with me ever since.

Lanny:

Our first encounter happened on a hiking trail, an unexpected setting for the beginning of a meaningful connection. As it was my first hiking adventure, I found the terrain difficult and frequently voiced my frustration, unaware of his quiet observation. He kindly provided water and jellies to keep me up in reaching the peak. While he was occupied setting up my tent, I was socializing with new acquaintances. In a spontaneous moment, I offered him a cookie since his hands were full and dirty—a simple act that unknown to me, left a lasting impression. Since that day, he has invited me on numerous hiking adventures, and now, we have decided to start on an even greater journey—an exciting lifetime together.