Our Story

As told by ChatGPT

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Once upon a time, in a world before swiping right, Eva was a bright-eyed 19-year-old and Chris a seasoned 24-year-old, each on a quest to discover their own adventure in the big wide world. Fate had something far more peculiar in store for them than a typical meet-cute. Our story began with a Craigslist ad that read: "Roommate Wanted: Room on Quiet Street in Heart of Center City."

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Eva, a brave soul in her initial foray into the United States, was the first to answer that ad, thinking she had hit the housing jackpot. Chris, on the other hand, was merely searching for someone who could help pitch in for rent. Little did they know, this seemingly ordinary Craigslist ad would kickstart a heartwarming, hilarious, and utterly unforgettable journey.

 

As roommates, they soon discovered their shared love for watching trash tv with Taco Bell on their living room couch extended to an uncanny number of other things – like world travel, discussing their outlooks on how life should be lived, and teaching each other new things (Chris taught Eva all things Sixers and "trusting the process," whereas Eva taught Chris the true meaning of apéro).

 

Life took them through twists and turns. Chris moved to sunny California for work, while Eva jet-setted across the Atlantic to pursue her education and explore the dreamy streets of Paris. Despite the miles that separated them, their connection remained unbreakable.

 

Long-distance love became a way of life, with countless video calls and frequent flyer miles as their love story stretched across the globe. Their shared dreams and individual goals kept them going, with Eva's studies and Chris's career taking them to far-flung places.

 

But love, like a classic movie plot, has a way of bringing people back together when it truly matters. The stars aligned one magical evening when Eva decided to trade the Seine for the serene beauty of Ithaca, New York, where Chris had temporarily settled down for school. A decision that would change the course of their lives forever.

 

Now, these two lovebirds call the hustle and bustle of the Northeast home. Their love story, filled with laughter, adventure, and countless shared dreams, is about to reach its most exciting chapter. As they look back on their journey, they can't help but feel that the Craigslist ad, which brought them together as roommates, was nothing short of destiny.

 

And so, it's with hearts full of love and laughter, that they invite you to celebrate their happily ever after as they say "I do." The boy and the girl who met through a Craigslist ad will now make a lifelong promise to be each other's forever roommate.