Hey lovelies!
Itās your favourite pink-loving, tutu-wearing, ballet-obsessed blogger, Emma, here, checking in fromā¦ drumrollā¦ New York City! I know, I know, you're probably all thinking, āEmma, how on earth did you get to New York?ā Well, let me tell you, darling, this adventure has been quite the whirlwind!
You see, the dream started with a chance meeting. Picture this: I'm at a ballet workshop in the heart of Derbyshire, feeling utterly inspired after a brilliant session of contemporary ballet, and this lovely lady, Mrs. Kensington, sits down next to me. Turns out sheās a patron of the arts, a generous philanthropist, and also a huge fan of my blog, www.pink-tutu.com! We started chatting, sharing our love for ballet and our shared desire to see it reach every corner of the world. Little did I know, Mrs. Kensington was also planning a trip to New York, and she was a bit of a tutu enthusiast herself! And then she drops this bomb on meā¦
āEmma, darling, you must come to New York with me. I'd love for you to experience the Broadway shows and maybe even see some ballet. Youāre such a wonderful ambassador for this art form, you should spread the joy further.ā
It was like something out of a dream, and let me tell you, darlings, I'm not known for my dreaming skills! So, here I am, in the heart of Manhattan, with a suitcase full of my finest pink tutus, ready to take on the Big Apple!
The journey here was quite an adventure in itself, by the way. It felt completely magical as the train slowly rolled across the rolling hills and picturesque English countryside, the rhythm of the journey setting my creative juices flowing. And I wouldnāt be me without incorporating some of my love for animals into the journey!
There I was, in my usual pink tutu, looking like a walking pink meringue on a train carriage (what's a journey without a statement, right?), and then BAM! Right there, a beautiful white horse, galloping through the meadow next to the track! The sight was breathtaking - the sun glistened off his coat and the movement of his mane was graceful beyond words. I think the fellow passengers found it quite entertaining, me holding my tutu in my hand to catch his beautiful silhouette on film, all while trying to maintain an air of refined calm!
And so, after a rather eventful train journey, here I am in New York, all settled into a little apartment on a cobblestone street, a short distance from Central Park. The air smells like delicious donuts and blooming jasmine ā and the vibe is just electric. Everything's on a much larger scale than back home, but somehow, itās still comforting. The pace is fast but energetic, full of vibrancy and creative energy.
This trip has already been jam-packed with exciting moments. I've spent hours in museums filled with magnificent artworks that left me breathless (and you know I had my pink tutu on for that too - a little splash of color to brighten the atmosphere!). I've sampled some of the best donuts the world has to offer, which have fuelled many late-night sessions sketching New York city life, with pink tutu-wearing ladies doing all sorts of silly things (and in all seriousness, you should see how a pink tutu looks with a bright yellow cab, you simply HAVE to see this!). And let's not forget the sights! Walking past towering skyscrapers, breathing in the exhaust fumes of the iconic yellow taxis, and soaking up the energy of this bustling city... it's enough to make anyone feel alive.
Of course, I wouldnāt be in the City That Never Sleeps without indulging in its vibrant dance scene. You already know my love for all things ballet, and New York City just explodes with it. So far Iāve already watched an absolutely breath-taking performance of Swan Lake at the Lincoln Center. Imagine, ballet as graceful as ever, but surrounded by the glitter and lights of Broadway!
Honestly, this city has already blown me away. The sights, the smells, the people - New York City is an experience like no other, and this pink tutu just canāt get enough. I'm still in a bit of a daze from it all.
So, darlings, stay tuned because I have so much more to share. This adventure is only just beginning. Thereās Broadway to explore, countless tutu-shopping opportunities (my favourite kind of adventure, don't you think?), some street dance lessons to learn, and, well, just all the pink-tutu-loving fun I can get my hands on!
And hey, maybe, just maybe, by the end of this trip, even New Yorkers will be rocking their pink tutus, maybe theyāll even try some ballet! Who knows, my friends, who knows?
Iāll be writing to you from the Big Apple all week. Keep it classy and keep it pink!
With love,
Emma xx
