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Julie & Isaac

19 December 2026

Ceremony

Trabuco Canyon Community Church

3:00 PM • Trabuco Canyon, CA

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Reception

Sheraton Garden Grove

6:00 PM • Garden Grove, CA

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An Interactive Timeline • 2024–2026

Our Story

An interactive timeline of Julie and Isaac's relationship

Isaac met Julie in the Adult I Sunday School class of First Baptist Waco. He didn't think she would stay. She confused him with another Asian guy.

When Isaac noticed Julie attended Sunday School regularly and always took notes, Isaac resolved to get to know Julie more. She thought he was a menace because of how he rode his bicycle.

In December, Isaac finally learns Julie's last name and ethnicity. Her Instagram profile was private, but her LinkedIn really caught his eye.

In the new year, Isaac resolves to get to know Julie better. Despite many attempts, he never gets a chance.

Unbeknownst to Isaac, Julie thinks he is cute in his pink shirt. Isaac has no idea, but his friends and family tell him that he actually has to ask Julie on a date to get to know her.

Isaac gives up and asks her out after church. Julie says yes.

One date leads to another, and Julie and Isaac settle into a joyful routine.

Working together in the lab and around campus — in different fields but towards the same goal (graduation).

Walking around Baylor University and Waco — to nowhere in particular but always together.

Spending time together with friends — sometimes planned, sometimes impromptu.

And as they got to know each other, they loved each other more and more. So when Isaac proposed to Julie in July 2026, she said yes.

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To Be Continued...

We cannot wait to celebrate the beginning of our next chapter with you on December 19, 2026!

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September 2024 Day 0/685
First Encounters

September 2024 • First Baptist Church of Waco

Isaac's Game Plan

1

Show up early to talk before Sunday School

❌ Result: Failure – Julie joined church orchestra, misses Sunday School

Isaac noticed Julie would show up to Sunday School before anyone else. He resolved to arrive early as well. By then, Julie realized the futility of showing up early in the South. Worse for Isaac, she had joined the church orchestra and would miss Sunday School twice a month.

Julie playing viola in the First Baptist Church orchestra
Julie playing the viola in the First Baptist Church orchestra.
2

Offer to help with Python

❌ Result: Failure – Julie has ChatGPT
CHATGPT SWE-BENCH BENCHMARK ✦ Data from chatgpt_SWE-bench_coding.csv • Hover Mar '25 for message
60% 40% 20% 0% SWE-bench 33.2% 41% MAR '25: ISAAC OFFERS HELP 49.3% 54.6% 24-Nov 25-Jan 25-Mar 25-Apr
Isaac offering Python help to Julie
March 2025: Isaac offers to help Julie learn Python.

ChatGPT coding ability according to SWE-bench Verified from November 2024 to April 2025. Data from OpenAI.

3

Schedule social events

❌ Result: Failure – Julie was always busy
Julie backs out of Meridian hike text message
Isaac plans a group hike to Meridian State Park. Julie backs out at the eleventh hour.
Julie backs out of PyPhD tabling text message
Isaac invites Julie to table with PyPhD on campus. Julie backs out again.
Julie backs out of baseball game text message
Isaac tries once more with tickets to a Baylor baseball game. Julie is completely swamped studying.
Isaac in his pink shirt sitting on a cubicle desk

Do it before I visit on June 25

Do you want me to ask Paige to set you all up?

You need to set a deadline and just do it.

Did you ask her out yet?

Mom and Dog

你给Julie聊了吗?

Woof.

May 2025 • The Pink Shirt

Settling into a Routine

June 19, 2025

Working Together

July 17, 2025

WALKING TOGETHER • 2024–2026 ✦ Tap or hover data to explore • 📸 Jul-25, ❄️ Jan-26, 🌸 May-26 reveal photos
Pre-Dating: 4.6 mi/mo Dating Julie: 12.5 mi/mo 175+ Miles
30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Miles Walked ✦ JUNE 15: FIRST DATE ✦ 4 Aug-24 4 Sep-24 8 Oct-24 5 Nov-24 1 Dec-24 2 Jan-25 6 Feb-25 9 Mar-25 5 Apr-25 2 May-25 7 Jun-25 27 📸 Jul-25 6 Aug-25 16 Sep-25 7 Oct-25 10 Nov-25 6 Dec-25 9 ❄ Jan-26 12 Feb-26 11 Mar-26 19 Apr-26 24 🌸 May-26 10 Jun-26 11 Jul-26
📸 Tap any month bar to inspect • Tap Jul-25, Jan-26, or May-26 for photos
❄️ Winter Snowstorm Revealed January 2026 Walk
Julie and Isaac walking around Baylor

January 26, 2026: Walking together through a quiet January snowstorm in Waco — 9 miles logged together.

Data from Isaac's Google Maps • 175 miles walked together across Waco, rain or snow.

The Proposal

July 18, 2026 • “...she said yes.”

September 2024 Day 0/685

Isaac met Julie in the Adult I Sunday School class of First Baptist Waco. He didn't think she would stay. She confused him with another Asian guy.

First Encounters

September 2024 • First Baptist Church of Waco

When Isaac noticed Julie attended Sunday School regularly and always took notes, Isaac resolved to get to know Julie more. She thought he was a menace because of how he rode his bicycle.

In December, Isaac finally learns Julie's last name and ethnicity. Her Instagram profile was private, but her LinkedIn really caught his eye.

In the new year, Isaac resolves to get to know Julie better. Despite many attempts, he never gets a chance.

Isaac's Game Plan

1

Show up early to talk before Sunday School

❌ Result: Failure – Julie joined church orchestra, misses Sunday School

Isaac noticed Julie would show up to Sunday School before anyone else. He resolved to arrive early as well. By then, Julie realized the futility of showing up early in the South. Worse for Isaac, she had joined the church orchestra and would miss Sunday School twice a month.

Julie playing viola in the First Baptist Church orchestra
Julie playing the viola in the First Baptist Church orchestra.
2

Offer to help with Python

❌ Result: Failure – Julie has ChatGPT
CHATGPT SWE-BENCH BENCHMARK ✦ Data from chatgpt_SWE-bench_coding.csv • Hover Mar '25 for message
60% 40% 20% 0% SWE-bench 33.2% 41% MAR '25: ISAAC OFFERS HELP 49.3% 54.6% 24-Nov 25-Jan 25-Mar 25-Apr
Isaac offering Python help to Julie
March 2025: Isaac offers to help Julie learn Python.

ChatGPT coding ability according to SWE-bench Verified from November 2024 to April 2025. Data from OpenAI.

3

Schedule social events

❌ Result: Failure – Julie was always busy
Julie backs out of Meridian hike text message
Isaac plans a group hike to Meridian State Park. Julie backs out at the eleventh hour.
Julie backs out of PyPhD tabling text message
Isaac invites Julie to table with PyPhD on campus. Julie backs out again.
Julie backs out of baseball game text message
Isaac tries once more with tickets to a Baylor baseball game. Julie is completely swamped studying.

Unbeknownst to Isaac, Julie thinks he is cute in his pink shirt. Isaac has no idea, but his friends and family tell him that he actually has to ask Julie on a date to get to know her.

Isaac in his pink shirt sitting on a cubicle desk

Do it before I visit on June 25

Do you want me to ask Paige to set you all up?

You need to set a deadline and just do it.

Did you ask her out yet?

Mom and Dog

你给Julie聊了吗?

Woof.

May 2025 • The Pink Shirt

Isaac gives up and asks her out after church. Julie says yes.

One date leads to another, and Julie and Isaac settle into a joyful routine.

Settling into a Routine

June 19, 2025

Working together in the lab and around campus — in different fields but towards the same goal (graduation).

Working Together

July 17, 2025

Walking around Baylor University and Waco — to nowhere in particular but always together.

WALKING TOGETHER • 2024–2026 ✦ Tap or hover data to explore • 📸 Jul-25, ❄️ Jan-26, 🌸 May-26 reveal photos
Pre-Dating: 4.6 mi/mo Dating Julie: 12.5 mi/mo 175+ Miles
30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Miles Walked ✦ JUNE 15: FIRST DATE ✦ 4 Aug-24 4 Sep-24 8 Oct-24 5 Nov-24 1 Dec-24 2 Jan-25 6 Feb-25 9 Mar-25 5 Apr-25 2 May-25 7 Jun-25 27 📸 Jul-25 6 Aug-25 16 Sep-25 7 Oct-25 10 Nov-25 6 Dec-25 9 ❄ Jan-26 12 Feb-26 11 Mar-26 19 Apr-26 24 🌸 May-26 10 Jun-26 11 Jul-26
📸 Tap any month bar to inspect • Tap Jul-25, Jan-26, or May-26 for photos
❄️ Winter Snowstorm Revealed January 2026 Walk
Julie and Isaac walking around Baylor

January 26, 2026: Walking together through a quiet January snowstorm in Waco — 9 miles logged together.

Data from Isaac's Google Maps • 175 miles walked together across Waco, rain or snow.

Spending time together with friends — sometimes planned, sometimes impromptu.

And as they got to know each other, they loved each other more and more. So when Isaac proposed to Julie in July 2026, she said yes.

The Proposal

July 18, 2026 • “...she said yes.”

💍

To Be Continued...

We cannot wait to celebrate the beginning of our next chapter with you on December 19, 2026!

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The Wedding Day

Order of Service

Ceremony: Trabuco Canyon Community Church • Reception: Sheraton Garden Grove

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Order of Service

Saturday, December 19, 2026

Processional & Ceremony Trabuco Canyon Community Church
3:00 PM
Cocktails & Refreshments Sheraton Garden Grove
5:00 PM
Entry of the Bride and Groom Sheraton Garden Grove
5:45 PM
Dinner Sheraton Garden Grove
6:00 PM
Speeches & Toasts Sheraton Garden Grove
7:00 PM
Couple Exit & Send-off Sheraton Garden Grove
9:30 PM

Explore Southern California

In the Area

Our favorite spots for food, fun, and comfortable lodging nearby.

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Food & Dining

Sam Woo

Chinese

19008 Pioneer Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703

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Southern Spice

Indian

3850 Barranca Pkwy Ste O, Irvine, CA 92606

Map ↗

Porto’s Bakery and Cafe

Cuban Bakery & Cafe

7640 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620

Map ↗

In-N-Out Burger

Classic California Burgers

Several locations throughout Orange County

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For Fun & Sightseeing

Irvine Spectrum Center

Outdoor shopping, dining, entertainment, and giant Ferris wheel.

Map ↗

Whiting Ranch Regional Park

Scenic hiking and mountain biking trails right in Trabuco Canyon.

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Little India

Vibrant shopping and dining district along Pioneer Blvd in Artesia/Cerritos.

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Knott’s Berry Farm

World-renowned theme park and coaster destination in Buena Park.

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South Coast Plaza

Premier luxury shopping and dining destination (looks beautiful for Christmas!).

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Accommodations

Sheraton Garden Grove - Anaheim South (Reception Venue)

12221 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites: Lake Forest - Irvine East

20768 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630

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Ayres Suites Mission Viejo - Lake Forest

28941 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

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Courtyard by Marriott Foothill Ranch Irvine East/Lake Forest

27492 Portola Pkwy, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

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