Blog Post Number 289 - 15th October 2000
Hello lovelies! It's Pink Tutu Sparkles here, signing in from the wonderful town of Harrow! I've been meaning to pop over here for ages - it's a proper cultural hotspot, with everything from gorgeous green spaces to a lively arts scene, not to mention the delicious food! I mean, just look at this stunning picture I took - Harrow Hill, right by the church - all those autumn colours just scream "Pink Tutu"! And don't even get me started on those lovely little shops on Station Road - just waiting for a pink-tutu-wearing queen like me to explore.
Oh, but where was I? Right! I've been getting ready for my performance tonight. A little bit of theatre magic is just what Harrow needs, so I've been practising my signature moves - you know, that pirouette-and-shimmy routine that just gets everyone's sequins shaking - and perfecting my stage makeup, so my dazzling eyes will light up the stage at The Town Hall!
I have to say, travelling here was an adventure! You see, I love to travel by train when I can. It gives me a chance to let my imagination wander, dream about all the amazing pink-tutu outfits I might create for my next show, and, most importantly, sketch new ideas in my little notebook. I always pack a pink felt-tip, and, on the way here, I doodled a new sparkly outfit with an iridescent tutu that shimmers like the sunrise. If it's going to be as brilliant as it looks in my sketch, I reckon it will have Harrow itself dazzled!
You know, my love affair with pink tutus began at uni. I was studying chemistry, a field about as far from sequins and feather boas as you can imagine, but I found myself drawn to the ballet club. My friends coaxed me into trying on a tutu for the university's charity fundraiser, and the rest, as they say, is history! My life just felt more "pink" after that, and well, here I am - a drag queen on a mission to make the world sparkle, one pink tutu at a time!
So how have I been filling my days in Harrow? Let me tell you! First, I treated myself to a little afternoon tea in the cutest cafe on the high street. You wouldn't believe it but they had these absolutely delightful pink cupcakes that even a picky queen like myself couldn't resist. Plus, it's hard not to feel inspired in a town with such beautiful parks and gardens. You know I've been snapping photos of all the vibrant flowers in bloom - I can already imagine incorporating those shades of pink and purple into my future performances. Just imagine the shimmering lavender tutus - it's practically a fashion show in itself!
I did tell you this was going to be a cultural experience! I spent this morning at the beautiful Harrow Arts Centre. There was an exhibition of beautiful textile art – can you imagine my joy when I saw a dress in that shade of rose that would just be perfect for a pink tutu moment. I had to get the inspiration for a whole new dance sequence for my next performance. Oh, and did I tell you I popped over to the church for some glorious choral singing - all that power and emotion just made my heart flutter. The perfect setting for a pink tutu dream, if ever there was one!
Speaking of heart flutters, I found a really incredible dress shop, filled with the most beautiful vintage clothes - just what a vintage pink-tutu enthusiast needs! I walked in and suddenly felt like I was right back in the 1950s with all the crinolines and floral fabrics. Now I'm plotting how to give those classic designs a Pink Tutu Sparkles twist. Imagine a pink-tutu with a fifties skirt underneath! You heard it here first, folks.
And speaking of "first", I had a dream! Not a usual dream either, but a proper Pink Tutu dream, where I woke up determined to try horseback riding for the first time! Yes, imagine me on a horse in a shimmering pink tutu, gracefully galloping through a field - talk about a vision! I just had to experience it. It turns out, there's a beautiful horse riding centre just a short trip from Harrow, and let me tell you, it was incredible! Horses are quite an elegant creature - a perfect companion to a fabulous queen, wouldn't you say? And I swear, that pink tutu just shimmered brighter as we trotted along in the sun! Maybe this Pink Tutu Queen needs to find herself a little horse!
This morning, I actually went into town, not to perform but just to watch the locals bustle around. I wanted to absorb the atmosphere, you know? That buzz and energy of Harrow is just contagious, and, if you know Pink Tutu Sparkles, you know she loves that. The town really feels alive. You get a real sense of history walking through the old streets, with all the quirky shops and those charming pubs that feel like they belong in a storybook. There's even an impressive little theatre just a stones throw from the station. It feels like the perfect venue for a pink tutu party, right?
And speaking of theatre, the performance is calling me, so I must dash! I've been busy getting into full-fledged pink tutu mode - sequins, sparkles, and yes, that shimmering pink tutu I dreamed about. But let me tell you, there's more than just glitter to a Pink Tutu Sparkles performance. There's the feeling of magic, the spirit of play, the message of positivity and fun that I love to share. It's a reminder that we're all meant to shine, to stand out, and let our hearts sparkle!
Don't forget to come and visit me on www.pink-tutu.com - where we celebrate pink, we dance with joy, and where the pink tutus are always fabulous! See you in our next post!
Lots of love and sparkly kisses,
Pink Tutu Sparkles
