A few months back: D brought me out for my birthday to a ballet! It's been a while. San Francisco Ballet, Don Quixote.
His first ballet, and I think Don Quixote works very well as a "first ballet". It's more story-driven and playful and humorous and flirty--easier to digest than something more technically-focused.
I close my eyes and imagine the dark hills I would have to cross / to reach you. For I am in love with you / and this is what it is like or what it is like in words.
Carol Ann Duffy
When I grow up, I'd like to be a cream puff. A cream puff with apricots, or even a plain one. Lukewarm at the bakery. In the window.