Hello my lovely darlings! Pink Tutu Sparkles here, ready to spill the tea on my latest adventure - East Kilbride, baby! It's post number 6019 for your girl, and I'm bubbling with excitement to tell you all about it!
So, let's rewind the tape, shall we? You see, your girl's a total train enthusiast. Something about those gleaming carriages and the rhythmic clickety-clack on the tracks just gets my heart racing. This time, I snagged a ticket to Glasgow, and the only destination worth mentioning - East Kilbride! As soon as I spotted the town's vibrant skyline, I knew this was gonna be a fab day.
Now, as many of you know, I adore a good bit of ballet. My first love was actually a ballerina - a wisp of a girl with shimmering silver pointe shoes and the most delicate grace. I was smitten! And it sparked something in me - a yearning for elegance and expression. This wasn't just a tutu-induced fantasy, you see. My love for all things girly started way back when I was studying science (believe it or not, I was a lab rat by day, a pink tutu princess by night!). It was at university that I stumbled upon the magic of the tutu. There was a charity event for a local ballet school and, as a member of the uni's ballet club, I found myself in the midst of a frothy, pink paradise. It was like a whole new world opened up – a world where feathers, sequins, and all things shiny reigned supreme!
I know what you're thinking. “Alex, you were a science student? What was that all about?" And honestly? It all went hand in hand for me! It's about understanding and celebrating beauty in all its forms - whether that's the precise science behind a beautiful molecule or the ethereal elegance of a pirouette. My time spent working with fabrics in the lab (a lot of polyester, let me tell you) only fuelled my love for the luxurious fabrics and embellishments used in drag. It's like creating my own scientific formula for the perfect stage outfit, haha!
So, back to my adventures in East Kilbride. I'm so thrilled to report that I had the pleasure of performing at a fantastic event called 'Tutus & Tales'. Now, anyone who knows me knows how much I love stories and a bit of theatre. My performance was all about that - a blend of comedy, drama, and of course, plenty of glitter! The audience loved it, and I can't help but be incredibly grateful for the opportunity to spread some Pink Tutu joy.
One thing that really made this trip so special was getting to witness the amazing community spirit in East Kilbride. The locals were so welcoming and incredibly kind - they even treated me to a slice of delicious homemade 'Cranachan'! Talk about a delightful experience! Of course, no trip is complete without some shopping, and I scored some stunning pastel pink feather boas and a fab new tutu with sequined butterflies (absolutely had to bring some nature's beauty to my stagewear!)
Oh, and have I mentioned the horses?! It turns out East Kilbride is a horse lovers' paradise. I got to take a little stroll through the rolling green fields and watch the magnificent horses graze under the sunshine. Talk about a calming and peaceful experience! And yes, you bet I rocked a pink tutu while I was at it, you already know I wouldn't do anything less!
East Kilbride has definitely won a place in my heart - the vibrant community spirit, the delicious food, the majestic horses and, of course, the opportunities for fabulous performances!
And now, darlings, as you know I love to sprinkle my wisdom around: remember, life is a performance! Embrace your individuality, spread joy and make every moment a glittering masterpiece. Always be unapologetically you and, of course, wear pink!
I hope you all enjoyed reading about my adventures in East Kilbride, and don't forget to join me on my next journey over at www.pink-tutu.com - I'm always excited to share my travel tales and encourage everyone to live their life in pink! Until then, keep shining, my loves! ✨💕💖
