Of course I can't let Matt's announcement pass without some sort of comment.
Matt and Alicyn are two of my oldest friends, but what's weird is that for years their paths never crossed at all. I've been friends with Matt since I started university. We've now known each other for 10 years with 6 of those being years we've shared flats/houses and 4 of those being years we've also shared offices, so it's fair to say we know each other pretty well. Alicyn on the other hand is a girl from California who I struck up a close and supportive online friendship with 9 years ago, which despite a bumpy ride in places is still as strong today as it ever was.
Matt describes in his blog entry the circumstances of how the two met and how romantic chemistry did its thing, so I won't repeat it. I just wanted to say how unexpected and great it is that my two best friends, from totally different starting points, have found enjoyment in one another's company, and how nice it is to think that I played a small role in it.
Congratulations and all the best to both of you.
Thank you very much :)