A personal log I keep for my 365 day hooping challenge!
November 19, 2011
Hooped at night. I think im sick. Not good. Waist hooped , tv, then bed.
Hoop time 15 minutes
November 18, 2011
Hooped to the shuffle option and had a blast hoping while I packed. 9 more days till I officially move out. So many emotions there.
Hoop time: about 45 minutes
November 17, 2011
Worked all day, but had a good day. Hooped when I go home. Its always those twelve hour long days that I actually have motivation at night. How is that.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
November 16, 2011
Hooped before work a bit, worked on some linear transitions.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
November 15, 2011
Hooped at night , same as yesterday, think im getting sick.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
November 14, 2011
Hooped at night before bed.. Waist hoop second current in front of tv.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
November 13, 2011
Lots of work at the house and a bit of hooping when I got home. Just some routine practice stuff.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
November 12 2011
Hooped to a mix of new downloads. Nice flow work practice.
Hoop time: 1 hour.
November 11, 2011
World Hoop day! Was going to have a hoop jam outside with my friend but it was too cold for her so I stayed home and went crazy with hoping, even recorded it to see more progress. So proud of my progression so far.
Hoop time: 1 hour
November 10, 2011
Not feeling hot, 12 hour work day and so beat. Hooped before bed with focus on breaks and isos.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
November 9, 2011
Worked on changing levels in flow. Hard in such a tight space but I did what I could before work.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
November 8, 2011
The technical 300th day of the 365 day challenge! Hooped on dinner break to some new downloaded songs.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
November 7, 2011
Work all day hooped before bed. Not feeling so hot. Waist and breaks.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
November 6, 2011
Yup no work again. Worked at the house and got lost done, cant wait to hoop there, until then, hooped when I got back home, focus on flow.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
November 5, 2011
Powers back on woohoo! Worked a bunch at the house as work was closed yet again for power issues. Hooped afterwards focusing on breaks.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
November 4, 2011
Hooped in between jobs, elbow attack practice.
Hoop time: 25 minutes
November 3, 2011
Hooped before bed/ after scrubbig some floors. Once again no work today since the outage. Kinda wanna start working… gotta pay the mortgage! Worked on second current.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
November 2, 2011
No work because of outages. Hooped and painted. Good day.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
November 1, 2011
Worked a bit today and in between jobs I went and painted the master bedroom at the new house. HOoped when I got home at night. Was a good day.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
October 31, 2011
IM A HOMEOWNER! Finally a goal I had been pursuing for a few years now has finally come true. Im still in shock, and know it was worth all the stress. Hooped from happiness!
Hoop time: 20 minutes
October 30, 2011
Walk through at the house, lots of trees down and no power at the house Nt sure how much of a walk through it w as. Home depot, then dinner with some hooping at night.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
October 29, 2011
Most scary weather in the world. Took me 3 hours to go 30 min. Work to home. Surprised they kept us open for that long. Def not my favorite day at all. Came home upset and scared and hooped it off.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
October 28, 2011
Taught, hooped, went out with a friend. Got the word closing for my house is on for Monday! Woohoo!
Hoop time: 15 minutes
October 27, 2011
Worked all day, found out some sad news one of my students passed away. Hooped after work to some sad paced songs. It helped.
Hoop time: 30 minutes
October 26, 2011
Hooped before work. Hoping to close on house on Monday!
Hoop time: 20 minutes
October 25, 2011
Hooped after work. Waist hooped in front of tv.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
October 24, 2011
Hooped a bit in the morning, then more at night. Iso bounces and iso manipulation ( watched poki’s video )
Hoop time: 20 minutes
October 23, 2011
Great day, Gots lots of stuff done after work and hooped in the sun.
Hoop time: 25 minutes
October 22, 2011
Waist hooped in both directions. More of a ab workout today, not feeling so hot.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
October 21, 2011
Work in the am, hoop time while getting ready to head to a wedding later at night. SO wish I would have brought a hoop to the wedding lol I really wanted to dance with one there. Appropriate? No clue, but I know there will be hoops at my wedding for sure.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
October 20, 2011
Worked all day, came home and worked on isos in the second rotation. Im tired!
Hoop time: 15 minutes
October 19, 2011
Hooped before work. Nothing in particular just the usual flow.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
October 18, 2011
SO tired. Hooped before bed. Waist and isos.
Hoop time: !5 minutes
October 17, 2011
Hooped in between jobs, and got some good news with house stuff. Things are moving along smoothly. So far. Lol. Hooped from happiness.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
October 16, 2011
Worked for a bit today, trip to home depot, hooped before bed.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
October 15, 2011
Hooped after work and before dinner for moms bday. Second current lifts and sustained spinning.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
October 14, 2011
Mom’s bday. Took her around to a few different stores and I got some things for the new house. I think im starting to get older when I discovered I enjoy shopping for garbage cans and hampers lol. Hooped afterwards, iso work.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
October 13, 2011
Long day. So tired. Waist hooped in front of TV after work.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
October 12, 2011
Hooped after work. Same as yesterday, flow and dance to shuffle on itunes.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
October 11, 2011
Middle job cancelled so had time to do art and hoop in my 6 hour break lol. Worked on overall flow and dance.
Hoop time: 30 minutes
October 10, 2011
A bit of attempt at double shoulder iso again. I used to be able to do it , not so much anymore. Trying to get my right shoulder duck out cleaner.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
October 9, 2011
Tired. Hooped throughout the day.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
October 8, 2011
No work because of the jewish holiday! Spent the day getting stuff done and hooping. Then went out to a friends for dinner.
Hoop time: 25 minutes
October 7, 2011
Didn’t have to work too much today so I spent a good amount of time hooping, and hooped a lot more later in the evening to random music. Really worked on flow.
Hoop time: 30 minutes
October, 6, 2011
Long day, got home late from work and did iso work.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
October 5, 2011
Got some good news today about house stuff so hooped over happiness!
Hoop time: 20 minutes
October 4, 2011
Hooped in between jobs.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
October 3, 2011
Hooped after work and worked on some sustained spinning with some barrel rolls in the non dominant direction.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
October 2, 2011
Hooped around the house, got a dresser for the new place. Other than that a boring day lol.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
October 1, 2011
Hooped after work and discovered a cool new move. I call it fling and push lol. Nothing too crazy but I was surprised what a few glasses of wine, some flailing and itunes can do!
Hoop time: 30 minutes
September 30, 2011
Hooped after work. Nothing special just some iso work tonight.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
September 29, 2011
Had the day off, was better than yesterday hooped throughout the day while I hung out and packed some.
Hoop time: about 25 minutes
September 28, 2011
My birthday! Golden bday, 28 on the 28th. A very stressful day though regarding house buying stuff. Pushed closing date back. I hate bumps in the road. Tried to hoop it off after some crying from frustration L
Hoop time: 15 minutes
September 27, 2011
Worked all day but found time in between my schedule to hoop a bit. SO stressed with house buying stuff.. when will it end!
Hoop time: 15 minutes
September 26, 2011
Hooped before work, just practiced a bit of flailng and some opposite direction barrel rolls.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
September 25, 2011
SO tired after last night, just isos and waist hooping for me today.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
September 24, 2011
Performed at my work fundraising event, painted full in black light and with my black light reactive polypro. Very cool. Hooped all night and got others as well.
Hoop time: 3 hours
September 23, 2011
Fiance made me a new hoop for my performance. I usually would just use my regular, its so comfy but it’s a black light party and didn’t wanna rely soley on my clunky LED, so I made a black light reactive hoop. Hooped with it to get accustomed. Its ok but nothing beats my go to hoop!.
Hoop time: 45 minutes
Septemeber 22, 2011
Hooped after work. 12 hour day. Gotta start thinking about my performance on Saturday.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
September 21, 2011
Got up super early, got all my s tuff done, hooped, and then packed till work. Productive day .
Hoop time: 25 minutes
September 20, 2011
Hoped after work, packed a bit today, just the minimum tonight.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
September 19, 2011
Hooped after work and dinner. Got our mortgage commitment, woohoo, hooped to some sweet aboriginal music. Refreshed some of baxter and Malcolm stuff.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
September 18, 2011
Sunday at roots, so tired beat and sore, hooped when I got home work in the morning.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
September 17, 2011
Return to roots! Workshops with Malcolm and safire. Dappled into doubles and explred more flailing.
Hooptime: about 3.5 hours
September 16, 2011
Today is the day! Roots, workshops with Baxter and brecken. So tired, learned a bunch
Hoop time: about 3.5 hours
September 15, 2011
12 hour day, came home, pack a bit for roots, hooped some a nd went to bed. Tired!
Hoop time: 15 minutes
September, 14, 2011
Worked on overall flow, and some flail.
Hoop time 25 minutes.
September 13, 2011
Hooped in between work. Worked on overall flow
Hoop time: 15 minutes
September 12, 2011
Hooped after work. Worked on isos. Excited for roots
Hoop time: 15 minutes
September 11, 2011
Got some hooping in while watching the names being read for the memorial. SO sad!
Hoop time: 20 minutes
September 10, 2011
Got home from a hectic day of mortgage paper work and dinner with family, hooped practicng vortexes and changing planes within a vortex.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
September 9, 2011
Hooped at the town fair with bands. That’s always fun. Lots of claps from the crowd.
Hoop time: over an hour
September 8, 2011
Tree fell in our driveway, 1200 dollars worth of tires on car. Needed a good hoop, so I hooped it all away later on.
Hoop time: 25 minutes
September 7, 2011
Hooped for about 30 minutes today, was feeling the flow for sure.
Hoop time: 30 minutes.
September 6, 2011
Tired. Hooped the min.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
September 5, 2011
Got home today from evolve. Hooped at home. SO tired.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
September 4, 2011
Evolvefest. Hooped a bunch throughout the day. Led at night as well
Hoop time: def way more than 15 minutes.
September 3, 2011
Evolvefest. Hooped throughout the day. Led at night too!
Hoop time: def way more than 15 minutes.
September 2, 2011
Hooped at Evolvefest. Hooped a bunch. Led hooping at the late night stage.
Hoop time: def way more than 15 minutes.
September 1, 2011
Work bbq, hooped for about an hour at it, and brought lots to share.
Hoop time: 1 hour
August 31, 2011
Long day, exhausted, hopped before bed. Just led hooping. I am so excited to go to evolvefest this weekend. I NEED the weekend away.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
August 30, 2011
Hooped before dinner with my aunt. That was nice, very stressful day today. Had to hoop it off. Working on this new combo transiition.
Hoop time: 25 minutes
August 29, 2011
Hooped in between jobs, and more after work. Still using my heavier hoop. I put on a few this summer and am not happy about it!!
Hoop time: 20 minutes
August 28, 2011
Power is still on, awesome, hooped with my heavy hoop for more of a workout.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
August 27, 2011
Hurricane! My friends wedding was cancelled so I just hooped and waited for the power to go out.
Hoop time: 30 minutes
August 26, 2011
Hooped during work. It was dress like a super hero day. Of course I brought a hoop
Hoop time: throughout the day, so def over 15 minutes
August 25, 2011
Don’t you love it when you cant stop hooping? Hooped for over 2 hours, just having fun, letting loose, listening to tunes. Tomorrow is superhero costume day at work. Cant wait! I love my job.
Hoop time: over 2 hours
August 24, 2011
Hooped in between doing things at night. Worked on waist hooping with LED to a fast pace for cardio.
Hoop time: 25 minutes
August 23, 2011
A little bit of flail. Cant wait for some killer workshops at r2r!
Hoop time: 30 minutes
August, 22, 2011
Drama of all sorts. Hooped right before bed, heavy hoop, chest hooping and thigh hooping.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
August 21, 2011
Worked with my heavier hoop, things s o so smoothly with it since it so much slower. But nothing will change my love for polypro. Sometimes I wonder if brecken and Baxter use polypro ever. Only ever see then with the regular black tubing hoops..
Hoop time: 35 minutes
August 20, 2011
BBQ tonight, so I decided to hoop earlier instead of after. Worked on second d current everything.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
August 19, 2011
My co workers and I made some awesome home made seed paper for my wedding invites, yay, so happy and thankful came home and hooped for a while.
Hoop time: 30 minutes
August 18, 2011
I swear id rather plan 10 weddings over the stress of buying a home. Lots of home buying stress, hooped it off.
Hoop time: 25 minutes
August 17, 2011
12 hour day, came home and hooped around 11pm, so beat!
Hoop time: 15 minutes
August 16, 2011
Hooped right before bed. Some some basic stuff. So tired. Home inspection was today.
Hoop time : 15 minutes
August 15, 2011
Came home after a very long day, and hooped for the minimum.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
August 14, 2011
Went to visit the house again today, took measurements of the rooms etc. Did a dream shopping run lol In home depot. Inspection is tomorrow. I cant stand waiting. Hooped with both regular polypro and heavier black tubed hoops. Practicing for a performance I gotta do on sept 24tth.
Hoop time: 30 minutes
August 13, 2011
Cleaned, hooped, got stuff done. Hooped throughout the day to my itunes on shuffle
Hoop time: AProx 30 minutes spaced out.
August 12, 2011
Hooped with my heavy hoop for a bit of a workout. It nice to switch it up now and then. The black tubing hoop seems almost easier since its not to quick as my polypro.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
August 11, 2011
Brought up my heavier hoop, I needed more of a workout. And the sellers of the home accepted my offer! Lets hoep the inspection goes well!
Hoop time: 25 minutes
August 10, 2011
Got better news, hoping and praying. Positive vibes please! Hopped at night in anticipation.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
August 9, 2011
Got some annoying news, came home from work and did some research. Silly house stress. Hopped non dominant current.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
August 8, 2011
Put an offer in on a home. Waiting to hear. Hooped to get the stress off. Worked on second current shoulder and chest.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
August 7, 2011
Open house, liked the house, will they actually go far enough down in price so I can afford it is the question. My poly pro hoop separated. No clue why, but my fiancé fixed it yay! Love that hoop.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
August 6, 2011
Baby shower for a friend. 5 hours of full eating. Couldn’t move much after that so worked on isos and iso transitions.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
August 5, 2011
Finished a drawing for a client then hooped throughout the night. Also submitted a drawing for the r2r program cover.
Hoop time: 25 minutes
August 4, 2011
Drove by a house I wanted to check out that was on the market after work. Came home and hooped to some big gigantic, with some anxious excitement.
Hoop time: 25 minutes
August 3, 2011
12 hour day. So tired. Foot hooped while laying down. Finally starting to get that sort of well.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
August 2, 2011
Worked on tracing, and flow.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
August 1, 2011
Hooped after work, worked on second current shoulder hooping.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
July 31, 2011
Hooped in between getting stung three times and having an allergic reaction and the harry potter movie at night. What a day. Ouch.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
July 30, 2011
Hooped before my future mother in law came to visit. Excited!
Hoop time: 20 minutes
July 29, 2011
Hooped to some new tunes. Big gigantic, saw them at vibes. great show.
Hoop time: 30 minutes
July 28, 2011
Hooped a bit after work. Just some waist hooping and lift ups.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
July 27, 2011
Hooped in room after a 12 hour day. So sore!
Hoop time: 15 minutes
July 26, 2011
Tired, sore, hooped outside some.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
July 25, 2011
Tired, sore, waist hooped.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
July 24, 2011
Hooped a bit before we left vibes.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
July 23, 2011
Hooped throughout the day, not as hot today. Taught a few things to a few other hoopers and spread the word about the return to roots hoop gathering.
Hoop time: a couple of hours
July 22, 2011
SO HOT, still hooped it up though but had to wait till the sun set a bit. Pulled out my LED hoop at night and jammed out to some late night dubstep.
Hoop time: a couple of hours
July 21, 2011
Hooped at gathering of the vibes, long time, few hours, its great to be in a community of so many hoopers and wonderful people.
Hoop time: a couple hours
July 20. 2011
Packed for gathering of the vibes, and hooped right before bed.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
July 19, 2011
Whipped out the LED, gotta get used to it again, I got two days to do so!
Hoop time: 25 minutes
July 18, 2011
Went to walmart, picked up a hoop and hooped while I shopped lol, cant wait for vibes this weekend!
Hoop time: 15 minutes
July 17, 2011
Not feeling too well today, and its hot, waist hooped in my bedroom.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
July 16, 2011
Hooped after I went wedding dress shopping, and said YES TO THE DRESS woohoo!
Hoop time: 15 minutes
July 15, 2011
Hooped after work, jammed to some tunes.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
July 14, 2011
Listened to some dl-ed music again and played with the hoop. Gotta pull out the heavy LED soon to get back into it. 6 days till vibes!
Hoop time: 15 minutes
July 13, 2011
Got home from work, watched theivery corporation on tv, love that band, dled some tunes and jammed out for a bit.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
July 12, 2011
So freakin hot! I need a pool. Hooped again after work
Hoop time: 15 minutes
July 11, 2011
So hot. Hooped afer work again. So hot.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
July 10, 2011
So hot. Hooped afer work. So hot.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
July 9, 2011
Isos, and flow work.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
July 8, 2011
WOohoo TGIF! First weekend I don’t have to work in a long long time. Hooped to some tunes after work.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
July 7, 2011
Back killing today, Had to cancel my second lesson. Came home from work and hand hooped a bit, and tried some basic waist hooping in both directions.
Hop time; 15 minutes
July 6, 2011
Hooped after work, rained a bit, just the usual inside.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
July 5, 2011
First day back to work, summer camps! Nice to be home a bit early ( 5 pm) hooped after work. Nothing in particular just the usual stuff
Hoop time: 15 minutes
Jul 4, 2011
Still tired from yesterday, Hooped a bit before a bbq, and finished hooping when I got home, passed out at 7 pm lol.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
July 3, 2011
At hospital for about 14 hours. Emi had her baby. Exhausted. Came home and hand hooped in bed .
Hoop time: 15 minutes
July 2, 2011
Did some yardwork for wedding landscaping. Hooped in between things during the day.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
July 1, 2011
Worked on breaks and second current tricks.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
June 30, 2011
Hooped a bit before a baseball game, Robs bday, just did some waist hoping in both directions.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
June 29, 2011
Went dress shopping today for my wedding and I think I found my dress! Woohoo! Celebratory hooping afterwards.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
June 28, 2011
Hooped after work, worked on breaks
Hoop time: 15 minutes
June 27, 2011
Taught a private hoop lesson. We made a hoop and I gave an intro lesson.
Hoop time: One hour
June 26, 2011
Had company after work, Gorgeous day out. Hooped outside to some rusted root and DMB.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
June 25, 2011
Had to work today, contemplated calling out since im sick, but wanted to plow through it for financial sake and it was the last class of the spring semester. Brought hoops so my class could have fun outside. Hooped throughout the day.
Hoop time: about 25 minutes
June 24, 2011
Not feeling well today, hooped in 5 minute increments thorough the day.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
June 23, 2011
Had a couple hours to kill at work so I pushed all the easels aside and taped my practice. Hooped for about an hour. I love my work. Video to come soon on my you tube.
Hoop time: one hour
June 22, 2011
Hooped in my room at night, so stressed with buying houses issues and wedding stuff. Need a few days to chill. Soon!
Hoop time: 15 minutes
June 21, 2011
Came home, hooped to random tunes. Nothing special. Need inspiration.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
June 20, 2011
Hooped 10 before work, and another 5 after work. Does anyone else get in funks? I just feel like ive been doing everything the same. I need a fest. Lol Vibes is only a few weeks away woo hoo!
Hoop time: 15 minutes
June 19, 2011
Hooped to some regular music, have been feeling redundant lately with my flow.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
June 18, 2011
Hooped to some new music. Love hooping in long flowy skirts but sometimes it adds an extra challenge!
Hoop time: 15 minutes
June 17, 2011
Was inspired by some music and videos I saw on hoopcity. Wasn’t quite on it today, but still tried pushing myself with flow obstacles I had noticed when I hoop.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
June 16, 2011
Hooped to my itunes on shuffle. Worked on overall flow. Trying to play with levels but my knees are not so jumpy lol
Hoop time: 15 minutes
June 15, 2011
Bought my Return to Roots Hoop Gathering ticket today! Was the first one J. Should be fun! Today just jammed out to some music after watching some vids and inspiration on the r2r website.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
June 14, 2011
Discovered a new move/combo! Woohoo! Combo of an escalator, jump through type deal. Worked on that for most of my practice.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
June 13, 2011
Got to hoop a bit during work. I sometimes model for a group of fellow artists, and today was the last drawing get together till the fall. Beautiful wather out, so why not enjoy a glass of bubbly with a hoop? They love my hooping, and I even had some of them trying it .
Hoop time: 15 minutes
June 12, 2011
Worked on elbows, some second current stuff. Nothing in particular. Cant wait for Gathering of the vibes. Less than 40 days left!
Hoop time: 15 minutes
June 11, 2011
Hooped after work, trying to push new sequences in my flow. I always do the same stuff. Push push push!
Hoop time: 30 minutes
June 10, 2011
Hooped after work. Had a fun time just jamming out, I love how hopoing always brings a smile to my face!
Hoop time: 30 minutes
June 9, 2011
Hooped after my 12 hour day. HOT. Just jammed out to some random tunes.
Hoop time: 25 minutes
June 8, 2011
Hooped when I got home form work. Hot! Worked on second current flow.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
June 7, 2011
Worked on second current. Flow with second current. Hooped in between jobs.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
June 6, 2011
Hooped before work, and after a meeting with some clients. Beautiful day out today. My goal for June is to be able to bring the hoop up and down my legs to my knees going in my second current.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
June 5, 2011
Worked till 4, sun came out at 4:30, hooped outside. Perfect weather. Trying to get second current knee hooping comfortably.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
June 4, 2011
Taped my hoop practice today. Try to do that every month or so at least. Havent in a while, not shabby, I worked on over all flow with attention to incorporating tracing and hand movements.
Hoop time: 25 minutes
June 3, 2011
Taught a hoop-shop (workshop) with Emi today for adults in a local park. Was good, they picked up lots of things fast and had a good time. Hooped for about an hour. Nice weather.
Hoop time: about 1 hour
June 2, 2011
Not as hot, got home form a long day but am amped, maybe cuz of these silly steroids I have to be on for controlling my poison ivy. Gotta make two hoops for a workshop im teaching tomorrow.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
June 1, 2011
Got home around 8, hooped 15 minutes, so hot. No air, just heat. Sticky. Worked on the usual flow, no music just focusing on me.
Hoop time:15 minutes
May 31, 2011
HOT! Hooped in between jobs and my to do list.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
May 30, 2011
So tired and hot! Hooped a bit while in between unpacking form camping and napping. Did the minimum.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
May 29, 2011
Still camping, hooped throughout the day
Hoop time: 15 minutes
May 28, 2011
Camping still, hooped throughout the day by the delawarre river.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
May 27, 2011
Went camping today for a few days, hooped while camping. Back feeling better J
Hoop time: 20 minutes throughout the day
May 26, 2011
Back hurt a lot today, so bad I actually had to leave work early. SO not like me. Went to doc, gave me some anti flam and muscle relaxers, hooped today doing mostly waist but stretching and doing some reversals. Tried foot hooping while lying flat on the ground which feels good but it kept coming down and hitting me in the face
Hoop time: 15 minutes
May 25, 2011
Hooped some out in the park by my work in between classes. It was beautiful out. So peaceful disregarding all the noise of the town of summit,
Hop time: 20 minutes
May 24, 2011
Hooped in my room during the day in between jobs, it was hot in my room. I refuse to turn on the air. Too pricey! Worked on some horizontal bunny ears in both directions. Yup I can do it the other way now woo hoo!
Hoop time: 25 minutes
May 23, 2011
Had a crappy day, bad news, and had a few to drink. Hooped my fifteen, nothing special, trying to be positive.. the glass is….half full half full half full half full……
Hoop time: 15 minutes
May 22, 2011
Hooped inside today. Did lots of errands and yardwork, so just did some vortexes both directions, waist and some sky angle hooping.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
May 21, 2011
While avoiding the rapture, I met with Rose Hoopsify at a local town event and started a bi hoop jam right in the middle o fit! Was a lot fun! Hooped to whatever music they were playing. Good times
Hoop time: About 45 minutes
May 20, 2011
Elbow Attack success! It was sloppy and I looked weird but the point is I did it! A few times actually! And I am way more fluid with my horizontal elbow pass now that I know that new transition. Successful day! Might hoop a bit later but wanted to doc now.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
May 19, 2011
Hooped after a long day, and make a breakthrough with a better transition to the horizontal behind the back pass. Woohoo!
Hoop time: 30 minutes
May 18, 2011
Got home from work and worked on tracing and flow. Hooped to some slower songs, and focused on handwork and grip changes.
Hoop time: 1 hour
May 17, 2011
Listened to the ‘Zen’ channel on direct tv. I love that channel. Very calm and good for more interpretive dance stuff. Worked on dance moves, and incorporating sustained spinning, with tracing, with overall flow. Video taped it, not too shabby.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
May 16, 2011
Hooped for about 15 minutes, worked on tracing and incorporating left hand more.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
May 15, 2011
Worked on overall flow, and incorporating my left hand and more dance movements. Noticed on someones doc they practiced tracing, wasn’t familiar with that term so I googled it and a video of ann humphrey doing it came up. It was awesome, so ill be trying to work on that a little more now.
Hoop time: 30 minutes
May 14, 2011
Had a mini hoop jam with a hooper in the area. Sold a polypro hoop with lovely glow in the dark tape on it. Happy to spread the polpro flo love J Hooped more when I got home, worked on flow.
Hoop time: 30 minutes
May 13, 2011
Hooped throughout the day. Worked on a bit of everything.
Hoop time: about 30 minutes
May 12, 2011
Seeing that next year is a leap year, I will officially be married in 366 days! Woohoo! Anyhow, today was my 12 hour day so came home, and hooped to some 60’s music. Worked on some rolls and incorporating my other hand and arm in my session.
Hoop time: 25 minutes
May 11, 2011
Hooped in the park today with Rose Hoopsify J. It was nice to just chill and hang with another hooper! Beautiful weather. Worked on a little of everything, just jamming.
Hoop time: About an hour
May 10, 2011
Hooped after work, worked on using my left arm, elbow and hand more. Need to be more disciplined with that. Hooped to some songs from ‘Dirty Dancing.” Gotta love Swayze.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
May 9, 2011
Took it easy today, whipped out the heavier black hoop and waist hooped. Focused on breathing.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
May 8, 2011
Gardened a bunch outside, beautiful weather. Hooped intermittently throughout the day while landscaping.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
May 7, 2011
Hooped at a local town music fest. Had fun, but got out of breathe easily. I wonder if I took the time to breathe lol.
Hoop time: About an hour
May 6, 2011
Hooped outside some in between jobs. Was trying to incorporate some elements I learned on Wednesday. Picked up the hoop again at night and jammed out in my room.
Hoop time: about 45 minutes
May 5, 2011
SO sore from yesterday and back hurts from standing all day, waist hooped and hand hooped.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
May 4, 2011
Went to the HOOP There it is workshop with Malcolm Stuart and Poki. SO amazing! Learned a bunch new techniques to help me with my flow and style, and fun games to keep learning on my own as well.
Hoop time: About 3 hours or so.
May 3, 2011
Hooped a bit while watching tv, and a bit earlier in the day to some songs. Didn’t wanna get to crazy and hurt for the workshop tomorrow!
Hoop time: 15 minutes
May 2, 2011
Just finished hooping. Realized I was more sore that I thought from gardening. Tonight I hooped more to hip hop type music. Worked on flow, wasn’t too “on” tonight but I blame it on the sore muscles lol.
Hoop time: 25 minutes
May 1, 2011
Feels so good to write May! Anyhow, beautiful out today, hooped outside, did some gardening, and landscaping. Worked on strengthening left hand and overall flow.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
April 30, 2011
Hooped after work, just rocked out to some songs. Tried to work on my other side shoulder duck out. The right side is so hard for me! practice makes improvement!
Hoop time: 20 minutes
April 29, 2011
Went to visit emi, former 365 hooper, and got a hair cut, also made her her first polypro hoop. Yay! Hope she works with it a bunch, and is able to start hooping again. Hooped some at her house and a bit throughout the day.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
April 28, 2011
Worked 12 hours and came home to find out one of my cats died today. Hooped to some sad music and actually discovered a new move I haven’t seen or done before. At least I can find something positive out of it…..
Hoop time: 30 minutes
April 27. 2011
Had a great day today, and hooped outside. Had a few hours to kill near my work so I went to the local park and hoped it up outside. Perfect weather, Had fun. Not the best hooping, but great to have room! But it was my first time out and about in “public” I guess you can say this year.
Hoop time: About 2 hours with breaks
April 26, 2011
Got a 2.5 hour break in between jobs so I took advantage of this hot beautiful day and hooped outside was going to record it but my battery was dead. Oh well! It was great to be outside, but I gotta watch out for “land mines” we call them in my yard . 
Hoop time: about an hour
April 25, 2011
Tried the three beat weave again. No success. Hooped a bit with my single hoop. I realized I have to really strengthen my left had so from now till the Hoop there it is workshop ill be using my left hand a lot more.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
April 24, 2011
Tie dyed some eggs, did some yard work and made twins. The three beat weave is just out of my grasp I can feel it. I just need something to click and I got it. I really feel im like 60 % there. Worked on twin stuff.
Hoop time: 25 minutes
April 23, 2011
Got home from, work and felt inspired to hoop right away! Put a cute little top I bout last summer music fest I went to along with some cute pants I bought a while ago, and hopped away! Made a video of a song I don’t know well as a challenge to just go with the flow and expect the beat coming. Uploaded it to my you tube channel as well as the hooping vlog page. Anyhow, had a blast hooping today and will probably hoop more later, but wanted to doc now.
Hoop time: 1 hour
April 22, 2011
Happy Earth Day! Cold windy weather today, im officially sick and im convinced its at least not FULLY allergies. So I watched some hoop vids for inspiration, downloaded some new music hooped for about 20, but j ust wanst feeling too into it. Time for some more peppermint tea!
Hoop time: 20 minutes
April 21, 2011
My long day today, got home, and surprisingly after 12 hours on feet I was ready to hoop! Worked on second current sustained spinning, samarai, elbows, and also hooped with my led. Boy that thing is so huge and heavy! Checked out hoopdaddy’s site, wow those hoops are great! And they have polypro! Im not handy enough to cut my led open and make it at least smaller, maybe after fest season in the fall. Till then ill just deal lol.
Hoop time: 25 minutes
April 20, 2011
Not feeling well today, hoping its just allergies. Got into my hoop after work today and felt better, at least while I was hooping! Amazing the power of the hoop.! Hooped to some recommended music stemmed form ted’s fav hoop music thread yesterday. Hoping for nice weather on Friday to hoop outside.
Hoop time: 25 minutes
April 19, 2011
Got the feature photo on hoopcity today, of me in a scary easter bunny head, hooping. Worked on elbows, and second current. Tried a few new jump throughs but that wasn’t working out too well lol
Hoop time: 30 minutes
April 18, 2011
Hooped some in between work. Just getting more acquainted with the new hoop. Worked on eagle rolls, step throughs and overall flow.
Hoop time: 25 minutes
April 17, 2011
Hooped with my new hoop, liking it more and more and starting to get a bit more round. Realized I was hopping in my second current on my knees which was a nice surprise! Beginning to not notice the difference when I switch currents as well.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
April 16, 2011
Beginning to connect with my new polypro hoop. I felt we finally had a connection today. Felt good. Hooped outside as well as inside to record how I looked with it. It was nice to start to feel part of the hoop again. J
Hoop time: 25 minutes
April 15, 2011
Back is still killing me, don’t know what did it, im going to do some yoga afterwork today wth my dvr-ed namaste yoga. That usually helps. Made a new polypro hoop with my new roll. I made it slightly bigger than my last. About 32 inches/33 inches I haven’t measured exactly yet but planned for 33. Almost to a perfect circle, still working on it, and stretching out the rest of the roll. So I worked on breaks and some core hooping , introducing myself to the new hoop. Couldnt hoop much though. Unfortunately just the minimum.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
April 14, 2011
Back is KILLING me from being on my feet for 12 hours. Normally I can shake it after an hour on the heating pad but not today, so I just did a bit of waist hooping, and shoulder hooping after stretching a bunch which helped some. Tomorrow is a new day!
Hoop time: 15 minutes
April 13, 2011
Happy day in the mailbox today! 100 feet of 5/8 inch (o.d) polypro. Im in heaven cant wait to make one. Ill make it slightly bigger than my last polypro since 30 is so tricky ! I got it pretty well though now, but curious to see how I work with a 33 in this time around. Will make a few moves a bit easier. But I like the smaller hoop in general. So tonight I worked on a few new transition moves I stumbled open, and my eagle rolls. Hooped to a few songs, and almost hit my dog. Poor thing no wonder he hates the hoop.
Hoop time: 25 minutes
April 12, 2011
Worked on continuous eagle rolls for 15 minutes. Starting to get the hang of it!
Hoop time: 15 minutes
April 11, 2011
So hot out today! Couldn’t hoop during the day, don‘t know if id be able to in the heat! But its better than snow and cold! Hooped at night, using my LED hoop. Tis the season for festivals and time to start getting my body acclimated for the heaviness of that huge led. I wish I got it smaller! Oh well. I ordered it 7 months ago and have gone done a good 6 inches in diameter. One day ill either make that one smaller or get a smaller led. For now it will do!!
Hoop time: 20 minutes
April 10, 2011
My co workers organized an adult easter egg hunt today, so I hooped at that a dn even put a scary bunny head on. Ill post a pic. Anyhow, taught some people so isolations and had fun hooping and finding eggs! Of course not at the same time but that would have been sweet!
Hoop time: about 40 minutes
April 9, 2011
Hooped outside today, finally! It was so nice out. Even though the ground was mushy and wet it was still nice to work on things I cant in the house. I think spring is finally here. To stay.
Hoop time: About an hour
Hooped again at night to a variety of music for my fiancé. I just let loose and had fun ( carefully since we were indoors!)
Hoop time: Another hour
April 8, 2011
Focused on just having fun to some songs, some flow work, and incorporating the eagle roll into my flow. Also discovered a cool transiiton move I guess I made up but who knows. Don’t know how to describe it, but I like it. J
Hoop time: 45 minutes
April 7, 2011
Worked on hooping all in second current with lift ups and angle hooping. Trying to get my angle hooping a bit more level and even. Have been working with the heavier hoop for that to get some ab work in. Cant wait till this weekend to hoop outside. J
Hoop time: 15 minutes
April 6, 2011
Hooped before work as I know I wont feel like it tonight. Worked on my chest and back rolls. Theya re so bouncy on my back, im thinking the hoop has a LITTLE to do with it since it’s a 5/8 30 inch pp. not sure im sure most of it is me though , as for chest I just cant seem to get that fluidly, and I cant lean back that much. My back doesn’t like that. SO I vid myself to see how they looked, and surprisingly not AS bad as I thought. If funny how hard we are on ourselves sometimes. Hope I feel better soon because I feel like I have been out of t he flow lately.
Hoop time: 25 minutes
Didnt wanna give up just yet on the eagle roll so i watched good ole caroleeenas back roll tutorial and i notced she did a slightly different hand transfer than me. so i tried it her way and it seems to be going better so far! bonus! just gottta break my habit of doing it the not so great way….
Hooped for another 20 minutes
April 5, 2011
Feel like im coming down with something, came home from work worked with my heavy hoop, and tried to work on some core and lift ups in non current, trying to get those more fluid. Just didn’t feel flowy tonight. Not even with my PP. Seemed like it w as going extra fast tonight. Maybe im just going extra slow lol.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
April 4, 2011
Traveled home to NJ today from MA. Did some in MA before we left and some when I got back home. Cant wait for it to be warm, and DRY.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
April 3, 2011
Hooped for 15 minutes before dinner, still in Mass. Worked on 2nd current stuff and isos. Very limiting to space.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
April 2, 2011
On my way to Massachusetts for the weekend to visit family. Hooped about 10 minutes before the haul up and another 15 or so when I got there. Seeign as they still have massive amounts of snow, couldn’t go outside, and was limited to my space. Worked on some iso stuff and 2nd current lift ups.
Hoop time: 25 minutes
April 1, 2011
Hooped to some prodigy today. Video-ed myself and liked how it came out so I posted on my you tube. I love seeing my progression in just a matter of three months!
Hoop time: About 30 minutes
March 31, 2011
Back was hurting today. Got frustrating news about mortgage stuff and house stuff ( trying to buy a home) Why does everything have to be so difficult!? So I just did some waist hooping and a few lift ups in both directions.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
March 30, 2011
Pulled out my Led, to try to get accustomed again to the weight change. I feel like a novice in my led! Its so big and heavy. I would love to take it apart and make it smaller but eh that’s too much work, so ill make it work and hope I get used it.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
March 29, 2011
Home from lunch break and hooped to some Zen channel sonds and some jewel. Today I focused on some slower songs since its a challenge for me, Focused on incorporating more dance, and going with the music a bit more. Another success!
Hoop time: 20 minutes
March 28, 2011
My half birthday! Lol. 27.5. Today I taught a girl scout workshop with my friend emili. It was a blast, each girl taped their own hoop and learned some basic moves. A success!
Hoop time: About 45 minutes
March 27, 2011
Did more of a workout core hooping session today. Took my black, heavier hoop out and worked on angle in both direction and some chest and waist. Still recovering from yesterday!
Hoop time: 15 minutes
March 26, 2011
A Saturday I didn’t have to work? Wow! And it just happen to coincide with a DNA hoop Jam in NYC! ME and two other fellow NJ hooper, Rose and stevie headed on in and had a blast. I hooped for about 1.5 hours and worked on everything, met some people who I have only been ‘friends’ with online, and got a lot of inspiration from hooping around such awesome hoopers! A great experience.
Hoop time: About 1.5 hours
March 25, 2011
Watched some of the flow hooping.org idol vids, and tried to do some slower songs, but it wasn’t working well so I stepped up the tempo and hooped to some faster music. I think I prefer faster with a good beat vs slower/calmer music.
Hoop time: About an hour.
March 24, 2011
Abs are getting a bit better but still hurt. Hope im better for tomorrow DNA Hoop jam in the city! Worked on isos again, some samarai with my 30 incher, and took it easy.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
March 23, 2011
Took it easy today with isolation variations and arm work, since I’m so sore from hoop class yesterday! Abs are killing me! In a good way
Hoop time: 15 minutes
March 22, 2011
Dropped in on Stevie’s Hoop class this evening. I finally had a spare moment in my schedule that worked out with a class! Yippee! What a work out! Worked on angle hooping which I avoid a lot lol, and learned a new type of break I had been wanted to nail. All in all a great session and now im exhausted and hurting. Yay.
Hoop time: One hour
March 21, 2011
Got to sleep in late due to this ridiculous snow, and woke up had breakfast and hooped a bunch. Recorded myself to see how I was doing from a different perspective. Not too shabby. Was hooping to different music I usually hoop too, forget the bands but they were more dubstep-ish. Lol. Had fun trying new music and focusing on flow.
Hoop time: 30 minutes
March 20, 2011
Inspired by the Hoop idol 80’s week, I hooped to some 80’s music. Had a fun time, and worked on overall flow.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
March 19, 2011
I teach at a local art center for a living, and today was the last day of our 10 week semester. What better than to bring a bunch of hoops and some snacks with a game of pictionary and share with the class. It was cute watching them try to learn lift ups and isolations!
Hoop time: 45 minutes
March 18,, 2011
What a gorgeous day outside! Hooped a bunch outside. Worked up a sweat. Did my garden and all the outdoor work. Spring is finally here!
Hoop time: A bunch throughout the day
March 17, 2011
Worked all day, but came home and hooped a bunch. Since it was st. patty’s day , had a few drinks, then realized I am horrible at hooping when I drink lol. Luckily I got my time in beforehand.
Hoop time: Over 30 minutes
March 16, 2011
Hooped before work to some fun new Indian music I downloaded. Tried to just work on flow.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
March 15, 2011
Today it was so nice out. So of course I brought my hoop outside and did my first outdoor hooping for 2011 ( unless you count my snow day one!) Anyhow did some tosses, nice and high, and worked on some stuff I cant really do indoors for space reasons. Ah spring. J
Hoop time: 25 minutes
March 14, 2011
Hooped before work. Practiced a bunch of everything. Focusing on second current vortexes in my fast little PP. Excited for the nice weather this week!
Hoop time: 25 minutes
March 13, 2011
Pretty nice out today. A bit chilly but was great to get some landscaping done. I hooped inside today since I was working outside and “ in the mode.” The fun part was its my future Grandfather in law’s bday today so we had a video chat with him and I hooped some for him. Still plan on hooping more tonight but logging in now.
Hoop time: over 30 minutes
March 12, 2011
Exhausted by the end of the day and took it easy with some mini work and hand hooping while relaxing.
Hoope time: 15 minutes
March 11, 2011
Today I put the most awesome grateful dead bear hooping decal on my car and gave my BFF, emi one as well for her bday! I hooped a bit outside and hooped again at night just hooping to some fun songs. Worked on a bit of everything.
Hoop time: about 45 minutes
March 10, 2011
Long day today, and was so exhausted by the end of the day. I worked on my iso stuff, and did a bunch of second current work, along with pulling out my old ‘regular’ ½ inch black PE hoop for some core/cardio work.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
March 9, 2011
So knee doc said nothing too serious was wrong with my knee but that I sprain/strained my knee and ankle. So im still just trying to take it easy but he said stretch, heat and it was ok to still hoop. Although I did have to explain it was not just ordinary “hula hooping” Talked to Joan about some stretches on the phone before I hooped, that was helpful, thanks Joan! Worked on all second current stuff.
Hoop time: 20 Minutes
March 8, 2011
Knee wasn’t hurting as bad today so I decided to have fun hooping to some disco biscuits. Decided to video tape myself and I didn’t do too bad! Was pretty happy with my practice routine and flow today. Was a good day J
Hoop time: 30 minutes
March 7, 2011
Hooped some throughout the day in between jobs. I realized I can do the horizontal behind the back pass in both directions. Along with a break in there! Woohoo! And no fiddling with the leg while I do it either . Bonus.
Hoop time: 25 minutes
March 6, 2011
First day off in over a month! Woohoo! Bought some new shoes so my foot/knee would hopefully feel a fit better, and got to enjoy the day with leisurely hooping and chilling. I was happy.
Hoop time: About 45 minutes throughout the day.
March 5, 2011
Hooped some after work. Talked to Joan about how to not pivot with my leg so much and to focus on hopping so it will help my joints. J thanks Joan!
Hoop time: 30 minutes
March 4, 2011
Hooped a bit throughout the day. Didn’t wanna hurt my knee too much so I spaced it out in between jobs and stuff..
Hoop time: about 20 minutes
March 3, 2011
Hooped atfer my long day 12 hour day and really wanted to keep hooping but forced myself to stop. I video-ed myself but since I wasn’t going all out it wasn’t too great. Cant wait for my knee to stop hurting
Hoop time: 20 minutes
March 2, 2011
Hooped a bit before work, same deal with not wanting to hurt my knee too much. Def not doing jump throughs. I have discovered if I turn in the non dom. current it hurts less. Is this a sign?
Hoop time : 15 minutes
March 1, 2011
Hooped a bit after work. Didn’t wanna upset my knee so just hooped to some songs and then iced it.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
February 28, 2011
Took it easy today again for my knee. 9 days till I go to the doctor! I stuck on my knee brace,and just hooped to some various songs throughout the day while I was home.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
February 27, 2011
My knee has really been bothering me lately. Still gotta make an appt. at the knee doctor. On my to do list. Just gotta wait till I have a spare slot in my schedule. Yes im a work-a-holic. Anyhow had some fun just hooping to a few songs. Didn’t wanna upset my knee too much so I didn’t wanna go too long.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
February 26, 2011
Hooped a bit before bed. I was really tired so I started out just doing some iso stuff, but then got a bit more into it and was able to hoop on my chest in the non dom current for a few revolutions which has been hard for me. Yay.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
February 25, 2011
Came home from my day and found some pants I ordered in the mail. Love them! Put them on and hooped a good 20 minutes to some Tool. I felt I really was doing great, too bad I didn’t video tape myself. Always happens that way.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
February 24, 2011
Hooped and had some fun to numerous songs. Tried a bunch on various music types and video recorded my progress for self critiquing.
Hoop time: 45 minutes
February 23, 2011
Got a long 11 hour day ahead of me. Woke up early, stretched, hooped for 20 minutes doing core cardio hooping, while doing the not turning while hooping challenge. I did 5 min first current waist hoop, that was easy. Then I did 5 min shoulder hooping first current, that was good too. I then did 5 min waist hoop in 2nd current, which was alright, then 5 min of shoulder hooping in 2nd current but that one I had to turn with now and then. I think I can go for about 20 seconds without turning then I have to turn so I tried to minimize my turning. Baby steps! Def had a workout on the abs.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
February 22, 2011
Had to get up really early to take my mom for surgery check up ( she had surgery yesterday) then go to work for 9-9 with a lunch break in between. I was beat by the end of the day so I did hand hooping with one of my minis going in both directions, on both hands.
Hoop time:15 minimum
February 21, 2011
Hooped at night trying to get my non dom. vortexes a bit better with my small hoop. Also did a bit of the challenge in a challenge by not turning while hooping on my shoulders and chest. Cant do it really without turning in the non dom direction, but was able to do it with both the thin quick PP and my heavier ½ PE hoop. It was def a workout, couldn’t do it for 5 minutes because I think my heart would have exploded!
Hoop time: 45 minutes
February 20, 2011
Hooped with Rose, Ted and Stevie today. Had fun in a large studio and played with both my regular ½ black tubed hoop, and my 5/8” PP. It was good to loose myself now and then. And of course I learned the “ fruit loop” created by miss stevie cee J
Hoop time: 2 hours
February 19, 2011
Hooped with fiancé doing some mirroring exercises. Then had fun hooping to some songs.
Hoop time: 30 minutes
February 18, 2011
Today it was finally warm enough to hoop outside. So I grabbed my hoop and just had fun with flinging it every which way and up in the air. Yay for no ceilings and yay for upcoming spring!
Hoop time: 30 minutes
February 17, 2011
Hooped after my 12 hour day. Didn’t wanna work too much with my heavy hoop since I got enough workout standing and walking all day. So I just have fun hoop time with my PP and just played around with flow and transitions.
Hoop time: 15 minutes
February 16, 2011
Hooping before work, just in case im tired afterwork around 10 pm. Played with my PP a bit, but tried to work with my heavier hoops again. Getting better with my non dominant current. Not fully fluid but getting there!
Hoop time: 15 minutes, but might hoop more later on tonight as well.
February 15, 2011
Hooped with my LED (37”). It so much bigger than what im using now ( low 30’s), and sooooo much heavier. Figured since it is getting to be warmer out ill start trying to use it more and get used to it. I def don’t feel as ‘graceful” compared to my PP, but core hooping and regular stuff seems to be easier cuz its so much slower. Def more of a work out!
Hoop time: 15 minutes
February 14, 2011
I worked with both my larger heavy hoop and my lighter PP hoop. I like to warm up with the larger back tubing hoop, and cool down with it as well. The P for me is the fun time even though im still trying to get used to it. Discovered I know how to do tree pinches/breaks. It was just a type of break I did before, and didn’t know it had a name. bonus! Hooping for almost a full hour!
Hoop time: About an hour
February 13, 2011
Had some company but that didn’t stop me!. Just walked around doing linear isolations, and when I wasn’t walking around, I just hoop in the spot I was standing! I was having fun doing it so I just kept on doing it the whole night. I think though accumulative time was about 30 minutes.
Hoop time: 30 minutes
February 12, 2011
Today I hooped with my PP. My fiancé and I played with doing isolations where you do them together, and pass to and from each other. If that makes any sense.
Hoop time: 20 minutes
February 11, 2011
Today I hooped in between jobs, again. Lol. I worked a bit with my 30 inch PP, but I get frustrated when I do core work since I am not used to it and its so fast. But it forces me to use off body stuff a bit more in my flow, and slowly and surely ill get used to it, at least until I get more PP!
Hoop time: 15 minutes
February 10, 2011
Today I worked for 12 hours, but surprisingly yet again this week for my long day I was energized when I got home and picked up a hoop. I used my “heavy” 37” black PE hoop and did some work out stuff. Then I played with my small PP, and had fun to some newly downloaded music! I love the small PP but I really miss being able to do a bunch of core work. It so hard with the 30, but lowly ill get used to it, hopefully ill get to make a larger one soon! Also it w as awesome to find out form my fellow 365-ers that a snow day hooping vid me and my fiancé made was featured on hooping.org- bonus!
Hoop time: 45 minutes
February 9, 2011
Today I hooped a bit before work. Worked some with my smaller polypro, but wanted to go back to my good ole ½ black tubing one for a bit more actual cardio exercise. Boy that thing is so heavy now!!! I still plan on hooping some tonight but wanted to doc before I forgot!
Hoop time: 25 minutes and whatever I also do tonight!
February 8, 2011
Today I hoped in between jobs. It was just enough time to do some fun hoop time! I decided I want to make a larger 5/8” polypro. I think I love the thinner way more. I got used to the Pex thinner tubing so I would like to stick with it. The ¾” tubing is nice too but would like to try another one since I got stuck with a small straight area of tubing, makes the hoop a bit wonky. Anyhow I just played around with having fun to some music!
Hoop time: About 30 minutes.
Feburary 7, 2011
Today I wasn’t feeling it (flow) too much. I put in the minimum 15 minutes of some non dom. core and some iso work. I hope tomorrow is better!
Hope time: 15 minutes
February 6, 2011
Today I got to have a hoop jam in a YMCA studio with two other fellow 365 challengers! It was great to hoop out of the house, and with space for once! Along with the fact I got to hoop with other hoopers as well! I just had fun using all the space, worked on some routine stuff and just had fun. Experimented with a few tricks, but today was all about fun. J
Hoop time: One hour
February 5, 2011
Today I did only non dominate current. Did some core and a bit with lifts up etc, still trying to get at least somewhat comfortable with non dom. current.
Hoop time: 30 minutes
February 4, 2011
Today I got to have a nice hoop jam with Emi ( also in the challenge) and my fiance, Rob. Practiced a whole bunch of stuff and played with all types and sizes of hoops. PE, PP, and PEX, practiced doubles, some break, reversals, and also some work in the second current.
Hoop time: 1 hour
February 3, 2011
Today was a long 12 hour work day for me, but surprisingly it few by and I was still very energized when I got home. So I played with my new polypro hoops some. couldn’t believe how much easier it was to handle a hoop! I got a ½” and a 5/8”. I like both but each has its perks. I was able to play and experience with a lot more moves and combos since it was so much lighter to hold.
Hoop time: about an hour
February 2, 2011
Today I wasn’t feeling too well, and of course there was yet again ANOTHER snow day. I just did the minimum today. Was exhausted form yesterday so just did some core work, and some iso stuff with some reversals with the PP, my pex and played with my good ole PE hoop as well.
Hoop time: 15 Minutes
February 1, 2011
Today is my fiancé and I’s 7 year anniversary, so we got some polypro tubing for each other so we can make some polypro hoops. We love the lightness of them. So all night I played with the PP, and got used to the weight and stiffness of the plastic with breaks and reversals.
Hoop time: throughout the evening
January 31, 2011
Worked on some iso stuff yet again, a few eagle rolls, (very carefully) and just jammed out to some music for a while. I really have to start loosening up. Task of the week!
Hoop time: 25 minutes
January 30, 2011
Woke up today and went straight to my hoop. Had fun with a few songs, and worked in some pops, pushes,pulls and bounces into the mix. Also tried to do some eagle rolls , couldn’t see how they were as I didn’t want to risk doing them in my room to video tape. Maybe ill get enough courage soon lol.
Hoop time: 30 minutes
January 29, 2011
Wasn’t feeling to well today so I only did my minimum. Worked on isopops again and trying to combo them together. Hopefully they are looking a bit better. Maybe tomorrow Ill vid myself to see where aim at. My fiancé and I also ordered some polypro hoops, enough for two hops, the mcmaster carr place that rich and other hoopers order form is actually only 40 min form me so im excited that it will probably be here soon!
Hoop time: 15 minutes
January 28, 2011
Today I worked on trying to incorporate isopops with linear isolations so more. Trying to use both hands instead of being reliant on my right hand. My fiancé is so into hooping now, he is doing the 365 challenge as well, just not ‘officially.’ He is great at isos, ispops, and linears so its great to have someone motivate me and that way we can learn from each other.
Hoop time: over an hour
January 27, 2011
Well it was yet ANOTHER snow day. Worked on some iso pops and linear transitions. I came to the realization that my iso pops were pops but rather linear isos. Which I love to do and they look cool, so I have been just trying to interweave iso pops in with linear isos and making them look decent.
Hoop time: about 45 minutes
January 26, 2011
Snow day today~ So we walked the dog and I hooped a bunch while walking, in the woods, all around. What a workout! Made a fun little video of it.
Hoop time: Over an hour.
January 25, 2011
Today I had a hoop/lunch break. More important to hoop then spend all that time easting, so I took the liberty of playing some songs my students recommended and tdid some hooping to try to get some flow, and practice on my iso pops, breaks and pushes. Hooping for most of my break, about an hour. Made a few vids too.
January 24, 2011
Today was definitely an off day! Hit myself in the eye, then the lip! I think I was nervous about this art demo I had to give later on today. Turned out great , I just tend to overstress. Anyhow, regardless of whether or not I kept getting hit by my hoop, the point is I hooped!
Hoop time: 30 minutes
January 23, 2011
Hooped a bunch this morning and afternoon, playing with isos in both directions, pops, with both hands, yay! And some break. Also worked on some usual reversal and routine hooping. Probably will pick up a hoop again tonight before its bedtime!
January 22, 2011
Had a great day at work, came home and am spending the night hooping with my fiancé. I have been hoping since about 6 o’clock and its about 8 o clock now, and plan on doing more still. Having a fun time playing with my iso pops, and trying to get used to my heavy led again. I find it heavy ever since I started using my Pex hoop often. Time to build that muscle back!
January 21, 2011
Got to sleep in today thanks to my fiancé, and got some much needed rest from yesterday. Today I downloaded some music I don’t usually hoop to, too much. I did both a morning session of some routine stuff, then just finished my second session of playing and having fun. I made an unedited just whatever happens happens vid. Its all about having fun
January 20, 2011
Worked twelve hours today, on my feet for all of it but 20 min for lunch and 20 for dinner. Hooped for about 20 minutes, just doing some usual stuff in both directions. Now its bed time!
January 19, 2011
Its been a whole week since the challenge began. I have been trying to document my practices now and then, so today I made a video of all the things I have been working on, and to be able to document where im at at this stage. I think documenting is a great learning tool. The vid is a bit long, sorry! The white hoop is my PEX hoop and my blue and yellow darker hoop is my ½ inch black tubing. I have included a link to my you tube, and I will also post on the wall of the group. Thanks for the inspiration everyone!
You tube link-http://www.youtube.com/user/agillustration
January 18, 2011
Had some better flow today. Trying to use both my PEX hoop and my regular ½ Black tube hoop. Each has its pros and cons… just gotta work with both to find which one I wanna work with more. The ½ is much heavier which is great for building muscle and working on t hings a bit slower, but my PEX is so wonderful for off body stuff like isos! Anyhow, I was rockin out to some music today, which I had been lacking lately. Have been hooping in silence, or just background noise, or low zen type music. Today I listened to some more upp-ity stuff. Made a difference I think in my overall flow. Got a good workout, and hopefully getting back in my flow mode. J
January 17, 2011
Started off the day with some yoga with my fiancé. After realized we should really do it EVERYDAY, we began are daily routines. I don’t have to go into work till later, so I did m y hooping right after yoga. Today I was definitely off my flow. I blame the yoga lol. I Think what it is though I was initially a bit tired, and then started using my ½ black tube hoop again where as I had been using my lighter PEX hoop lately. It was so heavy in comparison. So I now know I need to use my regular hoop a bit more if I plan on using it for things in the future. Plus I t will strengthen my muscles some. Anyhow, worked on some isos, chest hooping, and shoulder duck outs. Maybe tomorrow or later on today ill have better flow. Another thing is , and maybe someone else can relate, is the only place I really have to hoop is in my room currently, where there is not much space to do much off body and duck outs are scary as Im scared they will hit the TV!
January 16, 2011
Today I went into the city (NYC) to see my future brother in law’s play. I had forgotten how much walking was involved when one ventures into the city. Not used to that. Anyhow, just got home about an hour ago, so I hooped while my fiancé watched his game. Did some iso practice, and some core hooping in both directions.
January 15, 2011
Today I didn’t get to hoop till the evening as I had to work all day and what not. However, my fiancé and I watched hoop technique’s inspiration DVD again and was thoroughly inspired, especially by Malcolm Stuart’s flow and interview this time around. Thanks to Marsha J and her recommendation to watch some Malcolm clips, I realized DUH he was one of the featured hoopers on the hoop technique dvd. How could I have forgotten. Anyhow, that’s all I needed to get in a good 15 minutes of some hoop action. J
January 14, 2011
Today my private lesson cancelled on me, and that was my only work lined up for today, so I had the whole day to play with my hoops J. I have been working a lot with my pex hoop, and when I go back to my ½ inch, boy its so heavy! Gotta not rely so much on the pex for I fear ill not be able to handle the weight of the ½ inch hoop anymore! I love both equally though. Anyhow worked on a bit of everything. All day, didn’t count how long I did it, but I can assure you it was way over 15 minutes! Wanted to log it in now as I will be out for the evening.
January 13, 2011
Ok so after a morning of freaking out about my lost log, its all straightened out now lol. Today I was on my feet for 12 hours literally ( sat for lunch for 20 minutes tho!) for work. I AM BEAT! Feet and back are killing me but I still did my hooping! Of course after i relaxed from work for a bit! I worked on just some usual stuff, then decided to sit on the edge of my bed and do some arm exercises with isos and pops. I think i can officially say i can do an isopop now! at least out from my right hand, no other direction lol. YET! I have become better with two hand isos within the past few days going in both directions. My new PEX hoop helps a bunch with that. All for now!
January 12, 2011- Official Day 1
So today is the official 365 hoop challenge and a snow day no less! Today I invited several of my hooper friends to join me in this challenge. Since it was a snow day, I got to spend all day hooping! Of course not the whole day on stop, but I think all together it probably came to about an hour of solid hooping. 
Good way to start the challenge! Got to hoop out in the snow as well as inside. What a workout! Tomorrow I work 12 hours so I will be bringing my travel hoop to work. Till then!
January 11, 2011
So today I worked some on some of the things i watched on the new hoop Technique DVD. They really go into depth with how to properly hold your grip and get clean transitions. I found it very informative to help clean up some things I feel i do a bit sloppy. So today i worked on those things, a bit with reversal breaks, and reverse chest hooping which i finally got the jist of but doesn’t look nearly as decent as my primary current chest hooping. Also worked on some double hand isolations, but realized I really need to work a bit more on my reverse isolations. ( I turn my isolations counter clockwise when i noticed a more common current for those is clockwise.) I hoop to the left usually so maybe thats why? no clue. JUst know i gotta work on those. So thats what i focused on today. Hoping for a snow day tomorrow!
January 10, 2011
Two wonderful things today. Coincidence? I think not. Today before work, my xmas present form my fiance finally came! yup the infamous hoop technique dvd. Pre-ordered. woohoo! Just finished watching it. A few minutes ago literally. Not only am I beat from trying this out but im thoroughly motivated, inspired, and and excited to start my new 365 day challenge that Ted just started. and when I signed onto facebook? well a new group with a contest no less! what an even better motivation! Its all meant to be. I needed both these, the dvd and this group challenge/ group motivation so kick start my need to have fun hooping, be ‘me’ when I hoop and feel comfortable with everything I do. So as of january 12th, my godchild’s bday no less, the big 9! ( she is an awesome hooper btw) I will start the official challenge for the 365 hoop challenge. A few concerns, can u doc from your phone? what if im camping or at a fest? and i cant doc? ahhhh already stresssed, can we come up with a resolution for this ted ? lol thanks for listening! ps hoop technique is a must buy.
January 9, 2011
So this year in 2011 one of my resolutions is to hoop everyday. whether it be just waist hooping watching tv for a bit or a full out hoop workout. I made a promise to myself to do this, as i found not only in the colder months of the year i tend to neglect my hooping, but also b/c of the crazy long hours I work, and my duty of planning my wedding. Here we go!
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