JessaLu has been singing the praises of hooping for a while, and last night I had the chance to give it a try. People, hooping with a "real" hoop–not the lightweight numbers from childhood–is amazing. Ah. Maze. Ing. So much fun.
Last night we went to a party at a friend and colleague's home. She's a fantastic hostess, and we were celebrating the birthday of another friend and colleague. Plenty of fun right there. Lo, what did I learn? The hostess has a hoola history! Her husband makes hoops, so there were plenty to go around.
After a few fumbling attempts, I "got" the basic hooping. I could have kept going all night, what with the 80s music the deejay was spinning and the fantastic company and all. I didn't want to be a hoop hog, though.
When our hostess showed off her tricks, well, I saw hooping in an entirely new way. I've put in my order for a hoop, and I cannot wait to learn how to make the most of it. I haven't been so fired up in ages! Anything new have you fired up, too?
Here's a clip of a cool hooper (not from the party…wish I'd had my camera going!):
