I got engaged to my Grubhub driver after he delivered my lunch
- Hannah Bullerman rarely used food delivery services but ordered GrubHub when she was sick one day.
- She went to the lobby to pick up her lunch and was instantly attracted to the Grubhub driver.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Hannah Bullerman. It has been edited for length and clarity.
I woke with a migraine one day in March of 2022. I have a strong work ethic, but felt too sick to do my job as an X-ray technician.
A few hours later, I didn't want to make lunch because I wasn't feeling well. I rarely used food delivery services but ordered chicken wings and fried pickles because I had a Grubhub coupon on my phone.
The simple decision to order comfort food changed my life.
I live in an apartment building where deliveries can be tricky because of the security system. So, when the driver arrived, he called to let me know he was there.
I was embarrassed because I didn't look my best
I walked down the stairs, wearing a T-shirt, sweatpants, and a pair of sloth slippers. It was not a fabulous look.
Two thoughts entered my mind when the delivery guy handed over my lunch. "This man is handsome and cute," I told myself. Next, I thought, "You're not looking very cute right now." I was rather embarrassed.
Alec's work as a delivery driver was a side gig
It took a bit of brain power and I was pacing. But I came up with something I hoped might be quirky and cute. "I hope you have a day as nice as your face," I texted.I flung the phone on my bed, not wanting to look at it. But he replied. He introduced himself as Alec Hoffman and asked if looking me up on social media was OK."I think it's only appropriate to grab your Snapchat or Instagram," he wrote.It was thoughtful because most people would go right ahead anyway.We communicated on Snapchat. Alec, two years older than me at 27, said he worked in home care for veterans. Grubhub was a side gig.
It feels as if meeting Alec was divine intervention
Alec proposed on October 18, 2023. He went down on one knee while strolling along a boardwalk before dinner. We're getting married in May next year.I feel as if meeting Alec was divine intervention. As we were getting to know each other, we would talk about concerts we'd been to on the same date. He lived 10 minutes away from me, but we'd never run into each other.We met at the time when we were supposed to. I'm so glad he brought my delivery that day.Do you have a powerful story to share with Business Insider? Please send details to jridley@businessinsider.com.