About the couple:
Mary and Youssef met in Baltimore – Youssef was out to dinner with some friends from DC, who also knew Mary, and they invited her to join the group. They told Youssef to save a seat at the end of the table next to him for Mary. The two spent the evening talking about their respective journeys to Baltimore/DC, their favorite travel destinations and foods/wines, and what they enjoyed doing outside of school/work. At the end of the evening, Youssef asked Mary for her phone number. They have spent the last 2+ years splitting their time between Baltimore and DC (and arguing about who lives in the cooler city).