It made me want to rush home, find every colourful piece of clothing in my cupboard, put them all in a suitcase, and join. Only one problem: I have no special skills that they’d be looking for. I thought maybe I could let my middle-aged lady hairs grow on my chin and be The Bearded Lady, but I don’t think that’s what Cirque du Soleil are looking for.
It was, literally, breathtaking. The colours, the silliness, the fun, and then the acrobats – swooping through the sky like superheros, throwing each other around as if they were weightless… seriously, I found myself taking in huge lungsful of air every now and again at the astounding stunts.
And to add a cherry on the top, I know one of the characters. Back at Small Town University his older brother was my first love and they included me in their family for a good proportion of my varsity years. I used to help him with his maths homework when he was little. Back then he was friendly and funny and sweet and now: he’s friendly and funny and still sweet and incredibly talented and I kept wanting to jump up and shout: “I know him!”
And to add another cherry on the top, his family were there from Small Town University town, including Nanna, the granny, who I haven’t seen for years! So lovely to see them all and bask in their pride. Well deserved pride, too.
What a treat to spend a Sunday afternoon in a Dr Seuss-esque glow, eating popcorn and Whispers and gasping in delight, then seeing old, old friends.
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4 comments:
JEALOUS!!! Lucky, lucky you! Well deserved of course. Must have been AWESOME. To see the performance and then all those marvelous talented beings from dem days. xxx
When I was little we had a very small circus coming to our part of town, performing on a near-by meadow, with all their family members included, even the grandmother. (Her back creaked a bit when she attempted a "bridge" backwards, but still).
I envied their youngest blond-curled daughter, doing some acrobatic things, and I would have loved to run away with them. My freedom blood in motion!
Cirque de Soleil was probably EVEN better, though.
Hello, I'm Lori Times Five's kid. Angela recommended I read your blog...so here I am.
I'm reading "Water For Elephants" and it too, makes me want to join the circus. Sometimes I look around and realize I'm already in one though. Cheers!
Miranda - oh it was awesome... amazingly awesome!
Geli - the last time I saw the circus was probably 25 years ago, it was one of those too, but made me sad, because of the poor animals.
Daffy - welcome! And a very good point you make!
xxx
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