Comment by Tangled Macrame on August 23, 2009 at 3:30pm

Bad days happen, inside and outside the circle. I've only seen you on video, but I think you're a fantastic hooper with a quick, unique style & charming smile. I think those traits will make your audition stand out, even if you are nervous and do "stuff that's boring." You have to try out, even if you feel discouraged today. My mom always told me, "If you don't try you won't make it" and I always thought that was a lame reason to persevere, but it's true. Even a botched audition is better than giving up.

Comment by circularlogic on August 23, 2009 at 3:53pm

We all have bad days-- unpredictably so in my experience-- tricks I've mastered long ago sometimes elude me repeatedly during a particular practice, for no discernible reason. It can be baffling & maddening. And I also know I can be self-conscious & sometimes freeze up when I feel I'm being judged, so maybe that's part of the reason for your off day. But on the other hand some of my best hooping grooves are when I'm with other hoopers... remember, it's a loving & inclusive community overall. And you are a beautiful, expressive, skilled hooper. And as I always tell myself when I venture out of my comfort zone (as for public speaking {shiver}) "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger!" I find that sometimes the adrenaline rush of pure fear can give me a boost!

Comment by Salali on August 23, 2009 at 6:11pm

You'll be great! Bad Days suck but you rock and this way all the shitty parts are out of the way well before the audition! I think its so rad that you are auditioning for a hoop troupe! Best of luck to you!

Comment by Chelsee Alibi on August 23, 2009 at 8:42pm

Definitely audition.No matter what, you will come out with a new, awesome experience. If hooping was always easy it would be boring. Remember to have fun. Hoop for yourself, not for the judges or troupe. Breathe into sections of moves that are giving you trouble. Jam out to super feel good music before practicing your routine. Remember you are always your own worst critic!! Good luck.

Comment by Lulu Hoop* of Spiraling Within* on August 24, 2009 at 1:22am

Oh I second everyone's advise, esp Chelsee's! Enjoy the expirence. And breath. :-) Think of how far you've come!

Comment by Kinetic Kristen* on August 24, 2009 at 7:25am

Thank you guys, very very very much! tried a few more times and decided I needed to take the day off from hooping. So I made new hoops instead! Very meditative. I made one for my best friend since she has been wanting one forever and one for myself that I will use in my audition. B/c it's black, white & red, that makes my audition apparel choices that much easier :-) I'm going to just hoop out today and tonight and then practice the routine and see how I do. Thanks again for letting me vent!

Comment by Andrea Mason on August 27, 2009 at 4:16pm

If it makes you feel any better I just now got my routine made up on Tuesday...I'm a procrastinator! I'm sure you will do awesome. I wish you the best of luck cause I know i'm nervous as hell! Every time I play my song it makes me want to vomit! Hopefully you and I will lock down a spot though. How random to meet on here then at the roo and now we are auditioning for the same hoop troupe! I can't wait till Sunday even if I am scared shitless! C ya then i'll be there around 1! Good Luck and Happy Hoopin ;)

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