Day 4 - Electric Date

Mike and I took a trip out on the sunny bank holiday Monday.

Mike likes to plan special things for us to do together, and I got to open another Christmas envelope on May 1st, which is always super exciting to see what he has planned. This month we had a Movie out and dinner. Sounds like a pretty regular date but it had a twist.

This time last year we met for the first time and had an amazing day in Birmingham. It's a very special memory for the both of us.
One of the fun things we did that day was watch a movie at the rather cool and quirky Electric Cinema just on the edge of the City Centre.
As a surprise (which I might have guessed with my awesome detective skills) we rocked up for a matinee showing of Far from the Madding Crowd in the same seats we sat in a year ago. (I know, very romantic!)
What's really great about this cinema is it's a really individual movie experience. They have an old school ticket booth with a window and tear off tickets that say "admit one", a concessions stall, with sweets, cakes, nibbles and booze if you are so inclined.
There are a couple of screens each with 50 or so seats, sofas for two in the back and comfy leather seats with big arms and foot rests at the front. Once you sit down you feel like you are at home in front of a big tv with loads of snacks and drinks, it also helps when the film is excellent and the person you're with is your favourite too.
For dinner we went back to the Miller & Carter restaurant, where last year we spent a long time chatting and had some real deep and meaningful conversations, right up until I had to catch the last train home at 10pm. On this date we had no time limits, had a wonderful meal, shared desserts and got to people watch and guess how many other couples were on first dates. A game I am very good at! Coming back to Birms with Mike was such a wonderful way to walk down memory lane and celebrate an awesome and life changing year together.