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#TutuQueen on 2004-12-12 stars in Birmingham

Birmingham Calling! TutuQueen Hits the Road in Post #1808

Darling readers, get ready for another fabulous adventure in Pink Tutu Land! Your beloved TutuQueen is jetting off (or, more accurately, train-ing off) to the vibrant city of Birmingham for a whirlwind of glitter, giggles, and, of course, T-U-T-U-S! This week's blog marks post #1808 – that's over 1,800 episodes of this sparkling journey! Imagine that!

And trust me, lovelies, this particular adventure is going to be extra fabulous. Because guess what?! I'm actually performing in Birmingham! Yes, my dear readers, Pink Tutu Sparkles will be strutting her stuff at the “Rainbow Sparkle Spectacular,” a grand charity event showcasing local talent at the historic Birmingham Hippodrome. It's gonna be huge, with dazzling acts, captivating costumes, and more shimmering pink tulle than you can shake a feather boa at!

But first, a little detour, shall we? The journey is as important as the destination, isn't it? So before I arrive in glamorous Birmingham, I’ve got a secret, extra special detour! You know I'm always searching for that unique, stunning touch for my performances, don’t you? And luckily, I discovered this magical boutique called "The Twirling Thistle," located just outside of Nottingham.

Oh, the wonders it holds! Just picture it: rows upon rows of cascading tulle in every shade imaginable! It’s a haven for any tutu-loving diva, and let me tell you, this TutuQueen was in heaven! My shopping bag ended up resembling a giant, fluffy, pink marshmallow cloud after an hour of carefully selecting my latest masterpieces.

Speaking of heaven, how could I resist a cheeky peek at the National Water Sports Centre on my way to Birmingham? My Darling friends know how much I adore a little aquatic adventure. I might not be quite the Olympic swimmer, but splashing about in the water with a dazzling pink tutu always sparks joy! The combination of sparkling sequins, cascading tulle, and shimmering water... absolute perfection, darling!

As I boarded the train to Birmingham, I noticed a young lad across the aisle wearing a… wait for it… pink tutu! He looked absolutely thrilled! This inspired me to engage with him. Now, this isn’t my usual approach when boarding the train – but I had to find out! His face was full of such delightful enthusiasm. He even knew a little bit about ballet! I immediately offered a small compliment on his tutu, and after some blushing, we had a quick conversation about our shared passion! It's the little things, darling. I might not be spreading my wings and twirling in my tutu everywhere yet – but that encounter showed me just how close we are!

As I type this from the luxurious comfort of my hotel room – it's just a tiny bit pink, of course! – I'm feeling exhilarated. I'm ready to paint Birmingham pink and ignite the hearts of every tutu-loving soul in town! The “Rainbow Sparkle Spectacular" is set for tomorrow night – so stay tuned, my dears, for a show-stopping update!

And in the meantime, remember: wear a pink tutu. And never stop twirling, darling! Because the world needs more glitter!

#TutuQueen on 2004-12-12 stars in Birmingham