Another year older

Yesterday was my 23rd birthday and I am now another year older and another year wiser.  A lot has happened in the last year.  For one, I fell in love with the man of my dreams and he asked me (and the kitties) to move in with him.  I graduated university with my Bachelor of Social Work and got a job in the field.  I started my blog and made new friends.  Most importantly, I matured.  I won't be wearing a tiara or a sequined bra for my birthday this year and I won't be waking up in the morning with cryptic messages written on my arm, wondering where they came from.

Dress & Sweater- Smart Set; Heels- Primark, UK; Belt & Pleather Jacket- Thrifted; Necklace- Frash Femme (borrowed from Marilou)

No folks, to celebrate my 23rd birthday my main man and I dined at our favourite place Zen Kitchen (courtesy of my Dad and Step-Mom) and spent the evening catching up and relaxing.  In a few weeks time, my best friends and I are taking a road trip to Montreal for wining, dining, partying and shopping.

The beautiful bouquet my boy presented to me

My birthday card with gift choices.  For my birthday I asked for a Michael Kors bag but he wanted to do something more exciting so he offered me a trip to Hawaii or a mystery prize.  I felt like I was on The Price is Right, picking a showcase!  The choice was easy, HAWAII please!!! We are going in July after his work trip to San Diego and I can't wait to start planning fun activities to do together.  Now I just have to buy some new bathing suits and work on my beach bod! (He still won't tell me what the mystery prize was!)

My girly cake we were too stuffed to eat after our dinner.

It was finally warm enough to break out these new shoes I got over my holiday trip to the UK.

Flax bread and tomato paste.

Tortilla soup with avocado, cilantro and sour cream.

Corn patty with caramalized onions, roasted peppers, mushrooms and nut cheese.

Panko crusted pepper with mole sauce with a side of mango coleslaw.

Coconut sponge cake with poached pears in caramel sauce.

Purple clad couple.

Happy Birthday to all my fellow Aries!