The first "meeting" on a dating app. When asked what their favorite bar was, Cody likes a pub, and Loraine likes wherever as long as it's with friends. Two strangers intertwined unexpectedly, a testament to life's unconventional ways.

The first videocall. It took us awhile to "see" each other but when we did, we just couldn't stop talking.

The first "I love you"s, or known as "Just Say It" Day. We kept teasing each other with "really really really" that Cody finally took the challenge and courage to say it. This is also the day we became Boyfriend-Girlfriend.

The first legit meet. Cody went to his first international flight to see a cutie Filipina, who agreed to have a coffee date with him months prior.

The first meet with Loraine's family. Loraine introduced Cody to her parents and siblings during a church function.

The first musical. A thank you gift Loraine got from Cody for being so nice to him during the early months of talking stage.

The first bouquet. Loraine got her first "Just Because" flowers from Cody.

The first meet with Cody's parents. Cody came back to the Philippines along with his parents for a short vacation, and to meet the girl who contributes to his happiness.

The first wedding attended together. And it was Loraine's brother and sister-in-law's!

The proposal. Cody got down on one knee and asked Loraine to be his wife, marking the beginning of forever together.