How old are you?
30
When did you first start hooping?
2009
Would you call yourself a beginner, intermediate or advanced hooper?
Intermediat I guess.

How often do you hoop?
As much as possible.. at least an hour a day, more like 2 or 3.

Do you have an indoor hoop space?
Baarrrely

Is there a hoop group where you live?
Not that I have found yet :(

Did you start it?
Eh, I guess I'm not that pro-active lol

Would you say that you are obsessed with or addicted to hooping?
Absolutely! Both!

Have you posted hooping videos? How many?
Not yet.

Do you have friends nearby to hoop with?
Not really

Do you teach hooping? If so, how many people have you taught?
I teach anyone remotely interested in learning so maybe I WILL have friends to hoop with! Right now thats about 6 people.

What kind of songs do you listen to while hooping?
Anything but gospel or polka :D

What is your favorite song right now?
Heartbeats - The Knife but the Jose Gonzalez version

Do you buy hoops or make your own?
Make them

Have you lost weight since starting to hoop?
I got nothin' to lose so I hope not!

What size is your favorite hoop?
35" Any smaller and I have trouble with step throughs and stuff. I am 5'10" :)

Are you comfortable hooping by yourself in a public place?
Heck Yes!

How did you learn the majority of the tricks you know today?
YouTube and SaFire's online classes

Who is your favorite hoop teacher?
Caroleeena... and SaFire of course!

What advice would you give to to beginner hoopers?
It can be really frustrating but just keep trying and you will get it!

Do you fire hoop? If not, do you want to?
Yes

Do own an LED hoop? Where did you get it?
2 of them form Cosmic Rob!

How much time do you spend on Hoop City Hooping Community?
Too much

What was the first trick you learned (besides waist hooping)?
Laso

What is the last trick you mastered?
Elbow pass

What trick so far was the hardest for you to learn?
That was definitely in the beginning when I was trying to get the hoop from my knees to waist.. Looked like I was doing the funky chicken!

Which one are you finding is almost impossible to get?
Scissor Switch on legs

How many hoopers would you say live in your town/city?
I have no clue. Judging by this network not many.. They're all in Portland!

Have you performed hooping in front of an audience?
Yes!

Has anyone told you you were too old to be playing with a hula hoop?
Why would anyone say such a silly thing?!

What’s the worst injury you’ve acquired from the hoop?
Just some bruises.. No biggie

Have you ever hooped naked?
Every day!

Have you been to a hoop camp/retreat? Which one?
No but sounds like fun!