words from the birthday gal

So it was my 23rd birthday on Friday, and CJ made sure it was a really special day. I woke up to a bunch of balloons over the bedroom door and a trail of paper hearts with sweet notes, leading up to my first gift (cue the “aw’s” here!).

CJ had surprised me with lunch at Zen Kitchen, one of Ottawa’s best vegetarian restaurants. Everything is organic and local, and seriously the most delicious place we’ve eaten at in a while. Even CJ, who’s quite the opposite of a vegetarian, said that you would never guess the food was completely vegan!

Of course, no birthday would be complete without a birthday cake, but we’re self-proclaimed fro-yo addicts so we treated ourselves to that instead. Mine was so multi-coloured and covered with of mountain of candy – it seriously looked like an 8-year-old’s sugary dream come true!

It was really such a fabulous day! With my bright yellow birthday dress, and a great boyfriend to celebrate it with, I can already tell that my 23rd year will be full of great things! I’m very blessed. Thanks to all our followers and everyone that sent me some birthday love!

With my birthday, and some awesome collabs and reviews coming up, this is seriously going to be one awesome week. Also, have you checked out our DIY lapel pins post yet? I used the same floral accessories to DIY my shoes!

12 Comments

jacques

April 7, 2013 at 4:58 pm Reply

you guys are awesome, hope il have a relationship like that one day. You inspire me

ourMode

April 8, 2013 at 11:00 am Reply

Wow this was such a truly sweet comment!! We both consider ourselves really lucky to have each other, and are absolutely beaming that you think that way of our relationship. You made our day! 🙂

Ms.Beltempo

April 7, 2013 at 7:01 pm Reply

Happy Birthday! Love the colour of your dress!

ourMode

April 8, 2013 at 11:06 am Reply

Thanks for the birthday wishes! I was a little hesitant about the bright yellow, but I was convinced when CJ said there’s no better occasion to stand out! 🙂

Tiffany D'Souza

April 8, 2013 at 12:50 pm Reply

Awesome job CJ! I love Zen Kitchen, been there once before and the food was truly amazing!

ourMode

April 11, 2013 at 10:15 pm Reply

Thanks Tiffany! I’m glad that Katherine enjoyed the afternoon I had planned for her (or so she says! :P) Oh nice! Did you live in Ottawa at one point or were you just passing through, and you stumbled upon Zen Kitchen?