Why a penguin, a frog, and a heart?

The heart on fire, or “sacred heart,” is a prominent symbol in Oaxacan folk art that represents universal, eternal love.

The penguin represents Paulina, a life-long penguin-lover. Penguins mate for life and propose with the smoothest pebble they can find. Paulina happily accepted Jose’s pebble on December 29th, 2024.

The coquí frog (named after its unique and recognizable call, "co-kee") is Puerto Rico’s national animal, where Jose is from. The coquí represents the island's culture, identity, and connection to nature.