Fred and Vernée were destined to meet. Our love of computer programming opened the door to fate as we met in graduate school at Cleveland State University. We had a class together the first semester. Fred was instantly captivated by Vernée’s grace, beauty, and humble spirit. Fred was patient and carefully planned to win Vernée’s heart. Fred’s intelligence and calm demeanor drew Vernée to him.
One day she asked him to work together on a class project. Seizing the opportunity after the project, Fred asked Vernée out on a date. We both love sushi, so our first date was at Sasa, a Japanese restaurant. We began to spend every weekend together during our last semester together. After graduation, Vernée moved back to DC, while Fred remained in Cleveland. Fred later moved to DC to be with Vernée, the love of his life.
| 8.21.12 | First meeting class at CSU |
| 3.26.13 | First class project worked on together |
| 3.29.13 | First date |
| 11.9.13 | First out of state trip (New York) |
| 1.25.14 | First play in Cleveland (Porgy and Bess) |
| 9.28.14 | First time kayaking together |
| 1.15.15 | First time snowbroading together |
| 3.21.16 | First ski trip (Colorado) |
| 9.1.16 | First international trip (Greece) |
| 7.1.17 | Move to DC |
| 4.1.18 | Moved in together |
| 8.30.18 | Engaged |
| 6.22.19 | Wedding date!!! |