When I'm not writing...

(yes that is my foot)

I went back to ballet this year after having 18 months off because the class times clashed with work (I'd only been going for a year before that but I'd become hooked). I'd always wanted a pair of red shoes (yes I know the stories, but I love red shoes), so when I saw a pair on line I jumped at the chance to have them.

I'm sure you'll agree they are rather amazing.

A couple of months ago I got my first pair of pointe shoes (not red, but it was still super exciting).

Also my feet... in 4th

3 things I've learned while en pointe

• Pointe shoes aren't excruciating, more pressure than anything.
• Pointe shoes are like avocados. Too hard, too hard. perfect! eh too soft...
• OMG the core workout from stabilising myself in the center. 

I did ballet for a bit as a kid (but had my lessons stopped) and only took it up as an adult because I was researching for In The Spotlight which has a ballet dancer hero.

Next year I'll be doing an exam because it's always good to have goals.

What hobby do you have that is something no one would expect?