A beginning

In July of 2012, a young Marine, recently arrived in Monterey, California to begin a new phase in his training, was dragged by some friends to a local diner, where he sat at a table of others his age. Across from him sat a beautiful young woman who chatted easily with him about their mutual desire to study film. The Marine left that evening wondering how he might ask her out. Despite the initial spark, he didn't actually gather the nerve to ask her until December, shortly before they'd each leave to go home for Christmas. She had misgivings... She wasn't sure the Marine was a good match for her. Regardless, she said yes. Somehow it was a success, and after returning from the Christmas break, the two were inseperable. In April he proposed marriage. Amazingly, she said yes a second time. This is the story of their adventures in life together.

Nana, I love you.