Hello darlings! It's your girl, Pink Tutu Sparkles, reporting live from Merthyr Tydfil! Can you believe it, my little sweeties? This fabulous queen is trekking across the countryside, spreading pink tutu magic, one glittery twirl at a time. It’s been a whirlwind, darling! This is post #4546 for you on www.pink-tutu.com, and let me tell you, I haven’t even begun to unpack the magic of this Welsh wonderland!
The train journey was pure enchantment. Imagine, me in my hot pink feather boa, seated next to a lovely elderly gentleman who looked positively thrilled to see a tutu on the carriage. He couldn't help but admire the rhinestones, saying it reminded him of the Christmas decorations in his living room! It warmed my heart. So, there you have it: tutus, they truly have the power to bring joy.
But before we get into the glamour of this fab new city, I've got to tell you all about how this queen arrived here! Let’s be real, I've got a secret obsession, you see. 🐎 It's not the tutus, although they are pretty fantastic. It's horses. Gorgeous, strong horses. 🐎
My life has this wonderful balance: science by day and pink tutu by night! During the day, I'm in my lab, carefully testing the durability of fabrics, but by night, I become Pink Tutu Sparkles. Believe it or not, my science degree actually played a part in my love for tutus. You see, back in university, I joined the ballet club. They were hosting a charity event where we got to try on tutus. You wouldn't believe the explosion of joy I felt! It was then I realized that I had to incorporate the magic of the tutu into my life! Ever since that moment, I've become quite the performer! I strut my stuff at anything - local fairs, drag shows, even in front of the local butcher shop! They’re still giving me a bit of a hard time about the glitter, bless their cotton socks.
Back to my horse adventures. In the run-up to Merthyr Tydfil, I spent a week with my dear friends, the Davies family, down in a beautiful valley. The Davies' have the most fantastic farm, with fields full of gorgeous horses, sheep, and even the sweetest little piggies. And you wouldn't believe it, my darling! It wasn’t an impromptu journey like my last trip on the railway to Blackpool - which you may have seen in my post from last week! Nope. They gave me the absolute treat of riding on a beautiful chestnut horse! Imagine! My very own Prince Charming (I always pictured him as a dark-brown horse). I spent the day exploring their amazing landscape and I swear the world became more pink!
Now, you know my sweet, quirky side, but I’ve gotta tell you about my little Welsh surprise. This town isn't just all green hills and friendly locals. Merthyr Tydfil has a gritty edge! Think industrial charm mixed with those quintessential British pubs. And while the townsfolk may not be immediately jumping on the pink tutu bandwagon (yet!), there's a spirit here I adore. It's rugged, it's welcoming, and it's bursting with the kind of hidden beauty that’ll make your heart sing!
Right then, darling. We've been all about the heartstrings here, but I have to reveal my big reveal! You might be surprised at what I've found in Merthyr Tydfil! Imagine the excitement! You see, Merthyr has a stunning little gem of a theatre! Imagine: A gorgeous little theatre that oozes historical charm, complete with velvet seating, hidden balconies, and even a shimmering star-shaped chandelier. Now you’re just picturing it, right?! But the true star was waiting on the other side of the stage… a gasp… the most divine ballet school! And what was nestled within the ballet studio? A plethora of beautiful, pristine, pink tutus. This queen went through them like a whirlwind, spinning, twirling, and dreaming up the perfect routine for tonight’s performance at The Merthyr Arms Pub!
But this town is so much more than the ballet studio, sweetie. My sweet Merthyr, darling! What would this trip be without a dose of delicious eats and fun finds?! The pubs have been so incredibly friendly and welcoming, with an amazing spread of the best homemade chips I have ever had in my life! 🥔 Honestly, darling, it was all I could do to hold my crown. It would've gotten a lovely golden chip coating in all the laughter and feasting I got into.
And, my loves, I found myself a little Welsh treasure! Imagine this, I found the cutest little shop - they have these brilliant knitted blankets with a Welsh dragon pattern on them. This one had the prettiest red on a pale pink background. This queen, is obsessed!
Oh, you know I had to get dressed up and give a show at the Merthyr Arms. 🍷 It was just like one of those old-school music hall acts, all cosy, intimate and filled with charm! With my hot pink wig perfectly perched on my head and the rhinestones twinkling brighter than a firework display, I did a medley of Broadway favourites, all from the heart, of course.
This sweet little town has a big, beating heart. I found a spirit of kindness and welcoming smiles even when the pubs weren't entirely receptive to my glitter and a little flash of tulle. But I can't tell you the joy in my heart! My last act was an amazing display of ballet inspired routines for the local schoolchildren. The parents just loved the twinkle-toes, they were so adorable. One of the little boys even joined in my "I want to be a pink tutu" song. The crowd just roared. We finished off the performance with me leading them all in a dance along to “The Pink Tutu Serenade”, an original tune I’ve put together. I swear I’ve never seen so much joy! The tiny little hands grabbing for my boa. I was truly surrounded by a swarm of little tutu queens and kings. And the adults weren’t far behind, there were some hilarious dads who just couldn’t resist joining the performance and a couple of ladies just jumped right in! The crowd was cheering, all the kids were smiling. What a beautiful day it was!
As I left, it was more than the sunshine making me blush. This place has given me something special. It has shown me that pink tutus and community, together, can create the most fabulous kind of magic.
So, remember, it’s always about a little pink, a whole lot of love, and maybe even a bit of magic. It's time for me to get on the train, or perhaps get my hands on a magnificent horse. But first, a quick photo of this glamorous queen. Stay pink, my lovelies, I'll be back soon! 💋
Love always, Pink Tutu Sparkles 💕✨
