Gallery
Our First PicThis is where it all began! The very first picture we took together.
First GarbaOur first time playing Garba together. Rahul still hasn’t learned the steps even after all these years!
Moving Because of COVIDThis was taken right after I helped Nishita pack up her dorm room. It was during the onset of COVID, and we didn’t know when we would be able to see each other again.
First Time at Nishita's HouseThis was the first time I met Nishita's parents. I drove down to Charlotte for a day trip, and it was our first time meeting since the lockdown began!
First Time at Rahul's HouseI drove to Rahul's house for the first time. His parents were really nice, and it also happened to be July 4th! Just a year before this, we had started talking.
Asheboro ZooAs lockdown restrictions eased, we visited the largest zoo in North Carolina. A refreshing break after months of isolation!
Return to SchoolSchool resumed in person after the lockdown. This picture was taken during a trip to Maple View Farm in Hillsborough.
Nishita’s 20th BirthdayI drove down to Charlotte to celebrate Nishita’s 20th birthday. It was also my first time meeting Romeo!
Rahul’s 20th BirthdayWe cut cake at midnight to celebrate Rahul’s birthday. I might have tried to get icing on his face…oops, lol!
Jordan LakeWe took a short trip to Jordan Lake, just 30 minutes from our college campus. A peaceful escape!
Garba Pt. 2Rahul still didn’t know the steps, but he tried! Our second time playing Garba together was just as fun.
Rahul’s 21st BirthdayWe went ice skating, an activity we still love doing together. It’s become one of our favorite pastimes!
End of Junior YearOur third year of college had just ended. Right before heading home for the summer, we made a day trip to Falls Lake in Raleigh.
Summer 2021A quick picture from one of our meetups during the summer of 2021. Cherished memories!
Valentine’s Day 2022Nishita had just gotten me this jacket, which remains one of my favorites to this day. We went to Cheesecake Factory shortly after taking this picture!
Our GraduationWe did it! We graduated college, and what an amazing journey it was. Plus, Romeo looks adorable in this picture!
Nishita’s Graduation PartyThis is one of our best pictures. Taken after graduation, I drove down to Charlotte to celebrate Nishita’s graduation from college and Pooja’s high school graduation.
Moving to DCTaken just after we moved to Washington DC. We enjoyed a short break before starting our full-time jobs. I happily played passenger princess while Rahul pedaled!
Trip to New YorkOur first trip to New York City! Exploring the city together was unforgettable.
Nishita’s 23rd BirthdayWe celebrated Nishita’s 23rd birthday at a fancy restaurant in DC. The food was absolutely incredible!
Nishita’s 24th BirthdayWe celebrated her 24th birthday in Miami with our closest friends. What a trip!
The ProposalAfter five years of being together, everything led to this moment! I got on one knee and proposed. She said YES!
Right After the ProposalA friend captured this moment right after I proposed. It was a day filled with emotions and joy!
Nishita’s 25th BirthdayWe returned to New York for Nishita’s birthday. This photo was taken after our morning haircuts and right before a special lunch with a close friend.