Hello my lovely Tutu Twirlers! 💖✨
Well, here I am, in Darlington, a town in the North East of England, known for its historic railway, charming cobbled streets, and surprisingly vibrant arts scene! (Seriously, who knew?!). And what's more, today I'm going to share the most adorable little adventure that almost brought me to tears... of joy, of course! 😄
As many of you know, my trusty sidekick (and sometimes personal wardrobe) is my big, fluffy pink tutu. He (I've named him, "Fluffer" by the way!), travelled with me on the train, perched proudly on my suitcase, and let me tell you, he drew more stares than a flamboyant peacock in a chicken coop! Everyone loved him. He has this uncanny ability to charm people... which is great when you need to break the ice at a local café for a latte (I always have a double, my lovely readers).
Before heading out to my ballet class (did I mention I was staying in Darlington for a week to soak in the local dance scene? It’s such a great reason to spend some time outside of my beloved Derbyshire, you see!) I decided to visit the local park. It was full of families picnicking, kids running around (they are quite endearing, even when covered in mud, don't you think? ) and.. well, that's when Fluffer met his destiny! 😄
Let me just paint the picture for you. Sunshine dappling through the leaves, a gentle breeze... and then I see a magnificent swan, just gliding gracefully through the pond. As if by fate (or, perhaps, just by random chance!), the swan was just inches away from Fluffer, who I was holding aloft. And then, it happened.
The swan, who I'm sure was no ordinary bird but a reincarnation of a tutu-loving fairy (and believe me, dear readers, I wouldn’t be surprised if such a thing were possible in this whimsical world of ours!), dipped its neck and.. kissed Fluffer!! It really did! It was the most magical, fairy-tale moment, and it reminded me, yet again, how beautifully unexpected life can be!
Needless to say, the swans’ affectionate gesture left me giggling like a little girl, which is always a bonus, right? And this event has also fuelled my Tutu-Mission.
After all, if even the wildlife has embraced the power of tutus, can’t you just imagine what it could do for humanity? Picture the world in pink! Imagine streets filled with men, women, and children dancing, skipping, twirling with confidence and joy in a symphony of fluffy tulle!
Well, dreamers, that’s the dream, and my journey starts today in Darlington. My blog today has been short and sweet but watch this space - the story continues tomorrow in the Darlington Hippodrome! It is a stunning theatre that holds some very dear memories. (Don’t you just love a place full of history, dear reader?) I’ll let you know about the show tomorrow but for now I am off for my well earned ballet class... so my dear readers - hasta la vista, baby.
Oh, and Fluffer sends you all a swan-kiss! 💋🦢💖
Love, Emma www.pink-tutu.com
