Our first date was in Death Valley National Park, in a Pinyon Pine and Juniper forest at 8,200' elevation. After spending a week exploring the Park, and Zak's old stomping grounds in southern California, we both knew it was a done deal. In April 2022, Zak made the 41-hour drive from California to Washington, D.C., and we've been together ever since, in strife, in bliss, and in love.