Well, looks like it's that time of year again. The giving time of year.

I had an idea with my Facebook hoop group that we should do a calendar and give all proceeds to the World Hoop Day organization. and they agreed! Several people donated photos that were quite good. I'm so excited! I really hope that we are able to make a donation that will make a dent in the efforts of these people trying to improve the lives of children. 

My entire life I've wanted to do…

Hula hoops can either be a gift of salvation, or they can be tools for frustration.

Mostly, for me, lately they've been tools for bruising.

The only real trouble is that I can't remember where or when these happen. I don't bruise all that easily, but each time I see one they're black and blue. Am I getting into fights in my sleep? Am I abusing myself?

The second question, one could argue is debatable, if I continue to hoop on bruises - which I…

Okay, so anyone who read my last blog heard all about my shoulder hooping troubles. 

I nailed it! But only once. 

I guess that's just my small triumph for the week. I haven't done it since, but I have a bathroom that's like full of mirrors, so I was thinking of practicing in front of that. 

I guess maybe sometimes you just have to stop thinking about the big picture. Since when is hooping about impressing people anyway? Even though, let's face…

It's funny how learning one simple thing can just blow your mind. 

For example, I've been trying to learn shoulder hooping. I've been trying all the tips I've read about, all the techniques, all the tutorial videos... my friend even made one for me. But each time I duck my head out, it just flies away... it's like my shoulder simply doesn't want to grab it. All I end up with are bruises and frustration.

I'm also trying to learn it soon because I'm going to get my wisdom teeth…