I watched my mother be awarded her naturalization at the courthouse in downtown before I even knew what that meant. I memorized the traffic-riddled daily drive from Chula Vista to Coronado, closing my eyes at times to test my accuracy. I stood for 10 hours at my first job on the Ferry Landing, pleading for a break to enjoy the bay breeze. I smiled for my prom photos at the Hotel Del, dismayed that my first love was late. I crossed the border to go clubbing with friends at 18 to get over him, certain that no harm could ever befall me. I went to my 9 a.m. classes in East Village, hoping for a single parking spot in a 10-story structure. I opened my college acceptance letter in my 1920s-built North Park apartment, crying in disbelief. Now, I cruise through the many neighborhoods, smirking at the cringe- and cry-worthy associations I have with those blocks. San Diego looks and feels different now, but the blanket of warmth and comfort remains the same. I don’t blame SD for changing—I did, too. And while the process of growing up was hard, growing up in San Diego never was.
Responsible for pairing thousands of couples over more than three decades as a matchmaker, Cassie provides her private clients with round-the-clock concierge-style services. These include match selection and pairing, online dating platform management, profile writing, and coaching. Always available with dependable advice, valuable guidance, and passionate professionalism, Cassie takes the mystery out of dating to encourage and inspire dates that are uplifting and enjoyable as they are meant to be. “One of the world’s top dating experts.” – Older Dating UK America’s Ultimate Experts on Dating – Woman’s World 2019 100 Best Websites for Women Nominee – Forbes
– Catelyn, 22, North Park
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