Hello my darling tutu-lovers! Emma here, bringing you a blast of pink and twirls straight from Basingstoke! It's been a whirlwind of a day, but in the best possible way - filled with dancing, travel adventures, and a hefty dose of tutus!
This morning I woke up feeling like I was in a vintage ballet movie, all twirling sunshine and fluffy tulle dreams. Itās one of those days where Iām ready to conquer the world, and in true Emma style, my world is a symphony of pink, tutus, andā¦ you guessed it, BALLET!
Today's adventure was a mission to the grand, old theatre in Basingstoke. Imagine my delight! A beautiful old building, all intricate architecture and velvet seats that whispered stories of a thousand performances. I actually had to pinch myself a few times. It was so exciting!
I'm a big fan of "getting there", so you'll rarely see me in a car. I travelled in true, old-school style by train! All aboard, for an hour of quiet contemplation as the green fields of Derbyshire whizzed by. There's something utterly charming about that rhythmic clicking and the view of England just streaming past, like a timeless scene from a period film. Itās always my favourite way to travel.
As you know, my darling tutus, I live for anything "ballerina chic." I canāt go anywhere without some fancy frocks and tulle. So, of course, for this theatre day, I donned a magnificent "sporty" pink tutu - my favourite shade of pink. I paired it with a little white sweater and white ballerina shoes ā it felt super sporty yet very chic, if you ask me. (I'll post pictures on the "Pink Tutu" Instagram later tonight).
Youāll know that I simply live for the thrill of watching a professional ballet show, and this performance was no exception. The dancers, incredible. The set, captivating. The music, magical. Itās such a fantastic feeling watching people transform on stage through graceful movements and dramatic storytelling.
My heart always fills with inspiration during ballet performances. It reminds me that there are still stories yet to be told, adventures to have, and of course, pirouettes to perfect! The show was called "Sleeping Beauty," but frankly, I felt more like "Wide Awake Beauty" by the end, brimming with energy and excitement!
Speaking of energy, after the show, it was a race against time for me to get back to Derbyshire, my favourite little county in the world! You know I wouldnāt miss the annual Derbyshire wildlife show! So I opted for my other favourite mode of travel - a handsome black steed.
The Derbyshire Wildlife Show is a little hidden gem. All sorts of fascinating creatures, from majestic owls and cute foxes to cheeky squirrels and graceful swans. Itās not every day you get to have a picnic and a close-up chat with a playful ferret, right? Honestly, I almost lost track of time because I just kept getting caught up in conversations with everyone. I love meeting interesting people, and the folks who have a love for all things wildlife are truly the best kind of folks!
So there you have it - my day out in Basingstoke. Itās a reminder to make the most of every moment, to let those pink tutus fly, and to follow your dreams wherever they may lead. Oh, and I almost forgot ā the best part of it all? One little girl came up to me during the Derbyshire Wildlife Show, looking shy and hesitant, and whispered, āExcuse meā¦ Are you a real ballerina? You look like one with that tutu!ā
I held back a squeal, for goodnessā sake, because letās face it - the very best feeling in the world is when someone looks at you with admiration.
So hereās my daily dose of inspiration: letās embrace those pink tutus, my loves. Letās show the world the magic that a simple twirl can bring, and remember, every day is a new opportunity to spread a little bit of pink ballerina love, in whatever form it takes.
Donāt forget to share your #PinkTutu adventures on social media!
Now, Iām off to a calming bath and a good night's restā¦ in my pink tutu, of course. I need to be ready for all the dancing, theatre-going and wildlife-loving tomorrow may bring!
Until tomorrow, darling tutu-lovers.
Love,
Emma xx
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