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Natalia, walked up to Carissimo's at about 12:00am midnight where Danny and a few mutual friends were discussing the latest worldly happenings. Natalia was introduced to Danny by one of their mutual friends and directly after ...Natalia asked if there was a bathroom that she could use.

Carissimo's was closed so Danny offered to let Natalia in the Plaza Riviera Building to use the bathroom on the 3rd floor. Danny's business (CreatiVerve) was on the 3rd floor of the office building and Danny had a key to the restroom. They took the elevator up to the 3rd floor and Danny stood watch as Natalia used the restroom. Afterwards, Natalia & Danny joined the others in conversation at the famous outdoor corner table located in the patio area of the coffee shop downstairs (Carissimo Cafe).

For the next 3 or 4 weeks Natalia and Danny would run into each other at the coffee shop or at one of the other hang outs of their friends (the bar). A mutual interest inspired and they began seeing each other. Their first official date was on New Years Eve 2003. Danny's sister (Charlene) had given Danny some tickets to "The Producers" ...they had an awesome time together!

Since... together they have vacationed at the following places...
• "3 day cruise (Royal Caribean)"
• "Santa Barbara" 2X
• "Santa Catalina Island"
• "Ensenada, Mexico"
• "San Diego" 3X
• "Las Vegas, Nevada" 6X
• "Palm Springs" 2X
• "Temecula" 6X
• "Utah" 2X

Since... together they have attended the following concerts/events/games...
• "Seal" at the Hollywood Bowl
• "Sarah McLachlan" at the Greek Theatre
• "Jack Johnson" at the Grove of Anaheim
• "Los Angeles Lakers" at the Staples Center
• "Los Angeles Kings" at the Staples Center
• "Los Angeles Dodgers" at Dodger Stadium
• "Anaheim Angels" at Anaheim Stadium
• "Seal" at Pechanga Resort & Casino
• "Ben Harper" at the Greek Theatre
• "Michael Buble" at the Santa Barbara Bowl
• "Madama Butterfly" at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
• "KA - Cirque Du Solei" at the MGM Grand - Las Vegas

Since... together they have visited the following state parks...
• "Zion National Park" 2X
• "Yosemite"

Since... together they have visited the following parks and institutions...
• "Universal Studios"
• "South Coast Botanical Gardens"
• "Hearst Castle" (San Simeon State Historical Monument)
• "Wilderness Park"
• "San Diego Zoo"
• "San Diego Wild Animal Park"
• "Sea World"
• "Lego Land"
• "Palm Springs Zoo"
• "Universal Studios"
• "Santa Barbara Zoo"
• "Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens"
• "Santa Barbara Mission"
• "Solvang Mission"

Since... together they have experienced the wine country of the Santa Ynez Valley (Santa Barbara County) and have taken the wine tour of the Temecula Valley. They have been to many movies, many restaurants and have enjoyed many nights out alone, with family and with friends.

Their ambitions include to travel the world together... to see as much of this planet as they are able and to experience as many cultures, foods, drinks and lifestyles as the Lord will allow them in their lifetime. It also their wish that they are able to inspire others to get out more and take advantage of the abundant opportunities not just available throughout the rest of the globe but within their immediate surroundings.