Comment by Casey B. on November 6, 2010 at 11:06am

you can do it!! I know it sounds scary, but it really isn't. Once you do it, you'll be like "This is what I was so afraid of?" I used to be freaked out by hooping in public too, but I've hooped at festivals, parties, parks, etc. For the most part, people are really kind and usually interested to learn more about hooping. Bring an extra hoop or 2 and see if you can get some people to join in! :) Good luck and have fun!

Comment by Ola on November 6, 2010 at 11:15am

Good luck! Public hooping is not as scary as it sounds, believe me. I'm extremely shy, I've hooped in public several times and it's really nothing you should be afraid of. I've heard some nice comments and some rude ones, but don't let the latter get to you. I usually just laugh at them. And most people don't even notice you are there.

Comment by Kitty Kat on November 6, 2010 at 11:16am

I haven't done any videos yet either...
I have only been hooping a few months, so I think I want to wait till I'm a little better at it, or have a few more moves & flow....
YOU CAN DO IT!
and so can I!!!! :)
they guys at work are always asking me, I don't think I'm ready for it to be a spectator sport yet....

Comment by Miss Anastasia Arts on November 6, 2010 at 1:38pm

I have to agree with Ola. 9 times out of ten people take one look at me and ignore me. (which I am thankful for.) I have never had anyone walk up to me and talk to me about it, or even try it with me.
You will do great and I know it. :) Just remember to breathe and no matter what you do you are awesome.
(Thats what I tell myself all the time...it works pretty well.) :)

Comment by spider baby on November 7, 2010 at 11:13am

thanks everyone... i am feeling scared but your encouraging words help...it is silly to be so shy at my age... no one is looking at me ... no one will care if i am hooping in the park... they have there own stuff to do..i will remember to breath...and i will hoop for at least 1/2 an hour there..if i don't give a time limit then i know i will spin for a min and flee the scene lol..

Comment by spider baby on November 7, 2010 at 11:15am

lol maybe it will snow and i won't be able to get there because the roads will be closed....

Comment by spider baby on November 7, 2010 at 1:46pm

OH OH i just realized that i HAVE put up a full video !..was long ago (may 2009) and it was my 1st fire hooping experience.. i posted it and it was 4 mins long...but i will do another video on Dec 1st as planned ...i still feel nervous..lol silly

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