The birthday weekend continues with my annual birthday dinner with Crystal! We take turns taking each other out, just the two of us, for birthday dinner. Have been doing it for years. Last year we went to the Wildflower Grill.
This year Crystal suggested Unheardof restaurant in Mill Creek. I wore what is now becoming a favourite dress.
You can't tell from the photo but all the little layers come to life once I'm moving on the bike. And the skirt requires a little riding up in order to make pedaling more comfortable. A few times I caught my reflection in some store windows along Whyte avenue and thought, "Hey... legs!"
It was also a good opportunity to wear the new hairband Sable got me for my birthday. I later took it off and put it in my basket in exchange for my helmet. When I arrived at the restaurant I just switched back. I think I need a rear view mirror for my bike, just to have a reflective surface to tweak these sorts of things when I'm on the go. Would be handy for lipstick reapplication too.
When we were outside Crystal said when I had first arrived the lady who was seated by the window was going on and on about this girl who was all dressed up on the bike (aka: miss sarah). She commented on the heels, the dress, the hairband, and my handbag. I'm so pleased that I made an impression on her! I hope she might consider hopping on her bike some time too, now that she has seen that it's no big thing. Bicycle advocacy AND my birthday dinner in one. Yes!
The ride home was really fun too. I took the busy street the whole way because there was actually some construction detours. This meant the cars weren't moving that quickly and they were packed very closely. I was able to ride right up in between the right lane and the parked cars (with a mindful eye for the doors) at wicked speed with my bell ringing. Perfect way to get moving after a big meal.
Evening = Success.
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