Well....it was a good experience, my first hooping in public adventure.We hit this little festival run by some friends. Set up the hoop tent with lots of hoops to share and sell. Wendy handled the sales and teaching folks. I also taught folks but hooped in front of a crowd. Learned a LOT--mostly about my tendency to hide--behind speakers, behind the stage, with my back to the audience. This comes from not having a lot of confidence, which is something I just need to push through. Learned to not…  

So--it's Friday. I just spent a good week at Transformus spinning my butt off. I did a bit of fire hooping at the Burn, which was my first time hooping for an audience--but with other hoopers around me. BUT TONIGHT...I'm going out on a limb. Someone has asked me to spin at a festival, and I'm more or less on my own. I'm bringing hoops to share but am also expected to perform. Alone. EEEEK! I'm more neurotic about this than I should be. Anyhow--wish me luck. Many thanks to all my instructors,…