Edgar and Zienna met in college at San Francisco State on the volleyball court. Zienna was wearing a bright orange shirt that immediately caught Edgar’s eye. He quickly noticed how good she was as a setter, and being the competitive person he is, he jumped on the other side of the net to try to keep up. When she kept winning, he jokingly grabbed her hand mid-play in an attempt to sabotage her. It didn’t work, but it definitely got her attention.

Soon after, Zienna made the SFSU club volleyball team, and Edgar was excited for more chances to talk to her. One of his favorite early memories was a team-hosted 80s trivia night, where Zienna showed up dressed as The Rock with a turtleneck and fanny pack. That sealed the deal. He was hooked.

Their first date was on October 24, 2018. They went to Fort Funston and sat on the cliffs for hours, talking and watching the sunset. Edgar knew right then that Zienna was the one. Five years later, on the exact same date and in the exact same place, he proposed.

Over the years, travel became a tradition for the two of them, especially around Zienna’s birthday. They have taken trips to Hawaii, Carmel, Ireland, and driven up the coast on Highway 1. They both love a good road trip, especially with the top down in Edgar’s old convertible. A year into their relationship, they added a third member to their little family: Loki, the world’s most handsome and mischievous dog, also known as Loki the Destroyer.

Their relationship is full of fun, laughter, and the kind of moments that happen when two people just get each other. Zienna’s quick wit keeps Edgar laughing every day, and even during the challenges of long distance and social distancing during COVID, they found a way to stay strong together.