To the Pointe

I am still a gal without a computer.  Today I am working on the girls' computer.  My cursor is a flashing seashell. My background is bright pink.  It is a bit distracting, but totally do-able.  I am just happy to have something that works.  I am a complete techno-goofus. In fact, when the computer technician tries to explain the problem to me, I nod as if I understand. In truth, his words are floating like little butterflies, passed my ears, and into space.  Blue screen error...reboot with DOS command code...press D for duh??  I try, but it is not my cup of tea.  Let's move on to something better.

For two or three days, Libbie's new  pencil roll has been sitting on the ironing board waiting for the binding to be put on.  So close, and yet so far away.  It isn't that I don't want to sew on the binding.  Really.  The truth of the matter is that pointe shoes have been demanding my attention.

Pointe Shoes--They're so pretty when they are new and so hideous when they are used.  The used ones are dirty, sweaty, and very stinky.  It's hard to believe that something so girly that is worn by beautiful young ladies could smell so hideous.  Don't kid yourself.  They really do stink!  They look like this:

These ones are about half used up.  It is my understanding that when a pointe shoe is half used up, you start breaking in a new pair.  It's not good to completely rely on a brand new pair of pointe shoes. It's bad for your toes. Or, something like that??

New pointe shoes are smooth, silky, and a lovely shade of pink. Did you know that new pointe shoes do not come with elastic and ribbons attached?  In fact, you have to purchase the elastic and ribbon separately.    Something about this seems wrong to me.  A sixty dollar pair of shoes should come with all its parts in all the right places. I'm not complaining, mind you, just stating the facts.  Since I am not a dancer, I was surprised to learn that ribbons and elastic are necessary extras that have to be stitched on by the dancer.  Or in this case, the dancer's mom.  It is not easy to sew something on a pair of shoes, especially back by the heel.  The toe of the shoe gets caught on the front of your machine. Not a sewing project I enjoy, for sure. The good news is, the ribbons and elastic are securely stitched on. Ahh...

Now back to that pencil roll...

Comments

[Julianna]

Those new shoes are divinely beautiful. They look so full of promise. I always wanted to be a ballerina but grew to be 6 feet tall and now I have a little 5 yr old who dreams of being a ballerina. Girls are such fun...we have 3. Thanks for a beautiful picture of dreamy shoes.

[Bowznstuff]

Tee hee - well done on getting those ribbons and elastics on
Cree