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2018 : High School Sweethearts
Isn't it funny how relationships begin in high school? A simple group project can turn into a life-long relationship, or a shared class can spur an unknown connection. Our relationship honestly wasn't much different. We met in our freshman year at Clover Hill High School in Midlothian, Virginia where we had the same first period gym class. While gym itself wasn’t exactly our favorite, we did discover a mutual love for ultimate frisbee (a tradition we’ve proudly carried into adulthood). We became friends, and by sophomore year—when we shared chemistry class—that friendship continued to grow. By junior year, we had created a close-knit friend group and began spending our spare time together.
We both share an immense love for music, so after class we used to share our favorite songs to each other while bonding over our love-hate relationship with our physics teacher. Kyle even made a not-so-very-subtle travel playlist for Angel when she went on a trip to Hawaii over winter break in 2017. After Angel came back and then another month of building up the courage, Kyle eventually asked Angel on a date - and she said yes! A talkative, rainy, movie-theater date (in true high school fashion) marked the official start of our relationship in early 2018.
Reminiscing on this time always makes us laugh (and occasionally cringe), but always for the right reasons. Thinking about our after class walks, junior and senior prom, Relay for Life events, show band or color guard performances, and many, MANY, mornings listening to music in Angel's Camry, our relationship grew and became stronger. By the end of high school, we were each other's person.
Our Second Date
Our Second Date
No living pictures exist of our first date ironically, but we spent the day at Sunday Park for Valentines Day listening to music, talking, and drinking Angel's Favorite: Coke in a glass bottle.
Prom-posal
Prom-posal
The classic high school tradition was of course partaken in. Kyle did indeed flip the guitar around after he finished playing for Angel in dramatic fashion.
CFA Cow Day
CFA Cow Day
One of our first dates after Angel got back from her trip to Hawaii. These costumes curated by Angel herself got us a free chicken nugget 8-count and was well worth it.
Our Senior Prom
Our Senior Prom
This is photo evidence that Angel has tried to expose Kyle to dancing several times. Thankfully Angel doesn't judge too hard.
Virginia Fine Art's Festival
Virginia Fine Art's Festival
One of Kyle's favorite pictures from high school. Angel saw Kyle perform in his jazz band and Kyle got to see some of Angel's photography.
Graduated Seniors!
Graduated Seniors!
We still have a handful of these leis, and most importantly the inflatables!
2019-2023 : Long-Distance throughout College
After we graduated high school, we had the summer to spend time with each other before college started. We decided to choose different colleges and agreed we would give our very best to going long-distance. Angel studied at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) for biology and Kyle went to Virginia Tech (VT) for mechanical engineering, and although we were only 3.5 hours away, long-distance proved to be one of the hardest things our relationship has faced.
College was incredibly demanding on our relationship as we juggled high stress from school while trying to maintain a semblance of closeness from afar. Although it took time to find what worked and what didn't, we were able to get in our rhythm and make it work. Those four years were filled with so much love, and we cherished every moment, especially whenever we could visit each other. Even though neither of us want to do long-distance EVER AGAIN, we graduated college with a deeper understanding of our relationship and immense gratitude for every minute we get to spend physically together.
2019-2020 : Freshman Year
John Mayer!
John Mayer!
The Summer leading up to our freshman year, Angel surprised Kyle with tickets to see John Mayer, one of his favorite artists.
Angel Starts at VCU
Angel Starts at VCU
Kyle helped move in Angel into her VCU dorm, and right afterwards we hit Ramen Spot, a staple of many future visits in Richmond, VA.
VT Football Game
VT Football Game
One of Angel's first visits to VT with friends. This game went into 6-time OT where VT somehow pulled it back and won!
Typical Visit to Richmond
Typical Visit to Richmond
Whenever we would see each other in Richmond we never failed to get some Canes :)
First Valentines long-distance
First Valentines long-distance
Took a quick visit to Richmond and got some Village Cafe to celebrate 2 years of dating!
Disc Golf Shenanigans
Disc Golf Shenanigans
Another trip up to Richmond and spent the weekend with the Shields Family doing some disc golf.
2020-2021 : Sophomore Year
The Pandemic Hits
The Pandemic Hits
Masked up and safety first, but we were still able to see each other when we could (after negative COVID tests of course).
Cascade Falls
Cascade Falls
One of the nicest hikes near VT. The water and views were fantastic!
Virginia Triple Crown
Virginia Triple Crown
We hiked the Virginia Triple Crown, a famous set of 3 hikes in Roanoke, Virginia. Pictured above is "Dragon's Tooth".
Virginia Beach Trip
Virginia Beach Trip
Our first beach trip together in Virginia Beach. The beach is one of our favorite places, and ironically was one of the best places to be during the pandemic.
Church Hill Overlook Picnic
Church Hill Overlook Picnic
We enjoyed a picnic experience at Church Hill Overlook in Richmond that Angel randomly won in an Instagram giveaway. This would later be the inspiration for Kyle's proposal to Angel.
2021-2022 : Junior year
Libby Hill Picnic
Libby Hill Picnic
Had a spontaneous picnic to relax during a stressful semester. Shoutout to the RVA band "Weekend Plans" whose sweaters we are repping.
Malu!
Malu!
Stayed with the Pajimola Family over spring break and got to hang with Malu! He was just 3 months old here and was already being a menance, but we loved every minute.
3.2 for 32 at VT
3.2 for 32 at VT
Our first 5k together! Over the coming years we have continued to run and do races together to push each other to stay in shape.
Cory Wong Concert
Cory Wong Concert
This is one of the first times we met Meaha's now-husband Aaron, and we all had a great time with friends vibing to Cory Wong on Brown's Island in Richmond.
More Beach (feat. Mochi) !
More Beach (feat. Mochi) !
Got to go on a few more beach trips together in Virginia Beach, VA and Carolina Beach, NC.
2022-2023 : Senior Year
Virginia Pride
Virginia Pride
Attended Virginia Pride for a quick trip up to RVA with some of our friends!
Christmas Party
Christmas Party
If one thing is true about us, it is that we love to host, and throughout our relationship, we never miss a chance to get all our friends together for a good hang.
Omar Apollo Concert
Omar Apollo Concert
One of our all time favorite artists that we got to see at The National in Richmond. We try to hit concerts whenever we can.
🎵Feels like Ivvvorrrryyyyyy🎵
Graduated Undergrad!
Graduated Undergrad!
We couldn't attend each other's graduation sadly due to them being on the same day, but through the power of photoshop anything is possible.
Goochland Drive-in
Goochland Drive-in
One of many times we have gone to the Goochland drive-in with friends and family. Always a great double-feature night with cheap (but decent) food.
Beach Week!
Beach Week!
After graduation, we celebrated with all of our closest friends down in Carolina Beach, NC! Peep our murder mystery dinner party fits.
2023 - Present : Baltimore Livin!
By the end of undergrad, Angel had set her sights on doing a PhD to research cancer disparities and got accepted into the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in Baltimore, Maryland. We knew we were going to live together after undergrad to be done with long-distance, and JHU was an opportunity she couldn't turn down. Kyle was able to find a local job working at Stanley Black and Decker as an engineer designing DeWalt tools, so everything was set in motion. We moved to Baltimore and started living with Angel's sister Mahea and Mahea's now-husband Aaron.
Since we moved to Baltimore, we got engaged in May 2024, started training for a half marathon, became obsessed with Natty Boh, hosted dozens of UFC watch parties, and made so many new friends and memories. Baltimore is called Charm City for a reason!
We are beyond excited to finally be married, and are so thankful for everyone who has been a part of our life together thus far. Thank you for reading a little about our story, and we can't wait to celebrate with you!
Moved in Together!
Moved in Together!
After 4 years of long-distance, we finally moved in together in July 2023! This goal seemed so far away at the time.
Pumpkin Patchin'
Pumpkin Patchin'
One of our favorite group pictures! This has become a yearly tradition to pick pumpkins with Malu up in Maryland.
Nashville 2024
Nashville 2024
Visited some of our closest friends in Nashville, Tennessee for some birthdays and celebrations! This was one of our first ever vacations after moving in together.
Engaged May 2024!
Engaged May 2024!
Inspired by the picnic Angel won a few years back, Kyle setup a romantic picnic to propose to Angel. It is of no surprise though that Virginia had to make this memorable by being one of the hottest and most humid days in months, something we will most certainly always remember.
Church Hill Overlook view
Church Hill Overlook view
One of the main reasons Kyle decided to propose here was the amazing view of Richmond, one of our favorite places.
Ohana means Family
Ohana means Family
Friends and Family that all helped make the proposal a reality! Without them, as Kyle so fondly says, "It would have been straight trash".
Virginia Creeper Trail
Virginia Creeper Trail
Didn't see any Sasquatches, but did get to bike down the Virginia Creeper Trail and see ponies on a hike in Grayson Highlands.
Twenty One Pilots Concert
Twenty One Pilots Concert
Our second Twenty One Pilots concert while in Baltimore. Baltimore is a great spot to see our favorite artists on tour.
Destin, Florida
Destin, Florida
Our yearly Pajimola family beach trip. Malu was too distracted by the sand on his feet to look up, so this is the best we got!
Baltimore Running Festival 10k
Baltimore Running Festival 10k
After we got engaged, we decided to push ourselves with our health and did our first 10k race. Next is the DC half in 2026!
Some New Zealand Visitors
Some New Zealand Visitors
Kyle's brother Sam and fiancé Mat got to explore Baltimore with us!
Halloween Parties
Halloween Parties
Our townhouse is famous for our Halloween parties, and perhaps even more so for our matching costumes.
Not pictured: Us as Spy x Family
Renaissance Fair
Renaissance Fair
Some Renaissance Festival fun with some of our Bmore friends! The heat of September made it extra memorable.
More Runnin'!
More Runnin'!
More running with friends! This was the Hopkins Holiday 5k where they famously were short 0.2 miles. Strava was not happy about that one.
Always Natty Boh Reppin'
Always Natty Boh Reppin'
Us at a Baltimore Orioles game, wearing our Natty Boh Jerseys as we do. If you're not drinking The Boh what are you doing?
Answer: NOT living pleasantly (iykyk)
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