A family bereavement followed by the Hoopgirl training which was immediately followed by an avalanche of hoop orders slowed things down considerably this year, at least on the blogging front. Not much time to pontificate when there is admin / taping / teaching to do!!
Despite all the unheaval, we have managed to run a few new courses and things are zipping along nicely so I’m excited to see what the remainder of the year will bring.
On the horizon are a number of events including this years offerings from the UK Hoop Gathering organiser, Gems. Amazingly, she has three events organised and I believe the third is close to selling out. Tickets for the first two disappeared within hours. Looking forward to contributing to the activities and supporting these events.
The Hoopdance Experience (www.hoopdance.co.uk) – a cooperative enterprise between Hoopswhirled and Inner Spin – has a number of offerings coming up including a fun workshop on Saturday 19th June.
More to follow!
Filed under: Life in general
Went to “The France Show” at Earls Court 2 today.
It was disappointing: a lot smaller than in previous years, with very few edible goodies for sale 
Previous years have yielded delights like ‘Confi Vin’ a fruity wine-flavoured accompaniment for meat and fish dishes that was utterly yummy. Sadly they were not at the show this year, so the online search will continue!
Oh well.
At least we managed to indulge in an authentic-tasting ‘crepe’ before heading back out into the cold for the journey home…
The time when we tend to eat too much, drink too much and generally have way too much fun for civilised folk. Well, some of us, anyway!
Irrespective of beliefs, dogma, commercialism or propaganda, a little goodwill goes a long way and can only be beneficial for all of us.
So peace, happiness and goodwill to all!
Merry Christmas!
Wishing you all a Hoopy New Year!
xx
… after months of preamble, distraction, procrastination and ruminating, I now have some glitter for sale on my website. Woo hoo.
Having become somewhat hooked on all things glittery, after being among powerful and glittery women during my San Francisco trip at the beginning of the year, I have been wearing glitter more and more frequently until it has become a part of my routine. Love it!
There are a number of variations available, some of which are suitable for use on hair and body only, so the search began for something that would be safe (almost) anywhere it could be applied. Having found a source for a very safe acrylic polymer product, I then had to sort out all the other details…
Although I had small quantities some time ago, a few of which were sampled at the Hoop Gathering in the Summer (why does that seem sooooo long ago??), it has taken a while to get everything as I want it. I guess I’m fussy that way!
So here goes…. there are three shades to begin with: a warm gold that looks scrummy on almost any skin tone, an iridescent silver which shimmers with all the colours of the rainbow and a translucent shade (which has become my favourite as it takes on the colour of skin or make-up, so is very adaptable). Photos available soon! All the details are on Hoopswhirled.com.
If no-one else shares my glitter obsession, I know I’ll get through it all eventually… it just may take a while!!
Recently I was facilitating a large class with very mixed abilities.
I had just initiated a game.
There was lots of running around and laughter.
Suddenly I felt I had stepped back and was very much the observer. Accompanying this feeling was an intense sense of joy and delight for all those taking part. It only lasted a few moments but it was amazing and I think it would be fair to say I’d like to feel that way in all my classes.
So this is my thought for the day: I want to feel a sense of joyful oneness with the world and everyone in it as often as possible.
A long gap between postings here, but I have not been sitting idly with my feet on the desk, sipping margueritas and watching the world go by. If only…!
Nope. I’ve been rushing around doing things. Taking care of family matters. Zipping from piller to post to hoop and back again.
Also I’ve been to San Francisco. How cool is that?!
The lovely and gracious and amazing (I use that word a lot, I’ve noticed) Christabel Zamor ran her first Level 3 Hoopgirl training and I’m proud and honoured to say that I was there, soaking in the hoop love and inspiration.
Of course there was that magical ‘other worldly’ feel to the training. Undoubtedly there was rich content and much thought given to how to approach all of the ideas and teachings. However above all there was a sense of truly moving to the next level and finding ways to shift awareness and explore inner as well as outer potential.
This wasn’t just about hoop tricks, this was about a way of being, moving and flowing that has only been tapped into by the very few and not nearly enough. Whether I can make it accessible remains to be seen as I organise more classes and get things underway, but whatever happens, it will be glorious to get this class series out there and share with the world at large.
Level 3 training
Got an email today telling me that one of my T-shirt designs has had some sales.
I set up some images for t-shirts ages ago and hadn’t given them a thought, so this is a fun way to start the day.
I’m so thrilled that I just had to share:
Spreadshirt Market Place Design
I (heart) my Hoop
This has renewed my enthusiasm and I will be uploading more designs soon.
What fun!
Welcome to 2009, with the credit crunch and the frozen feet and doom and gloom and…. Sod all that!
We can choose to make this year wonderful, if we focus on the positive and stop listening to all the doom-mongers who would have us lay down our optimism and simply give up until all the difficulties have passed. Picture yourself and your life as bright and shining – filled with possibilities.
See yourself filled with all your glorious potential and then hold that dream until it manifests. We can make a difference – let’s see what we really want in our minds and by holding the dream make it a reality in the world.
Wishing everyone a happy, hoopy and hopeful 2009.
Filed under: Life in general
Haven’t blogged for ages and seldom seem to have the time at the moment – too many things to juggle.
So many family related commitments are cutting into my ‘free’ time that I don’t really have any ‘me’ time at the moment. I grab opportunities when I can, but ultimately there is very little to do but accept the situation.
Even though I have so many things to remember, I always beat myself up when I drop the ball – usually one of many I’m trying to keep airborne simultaneously.
Managed to do that today and am still cringing at my oversight, the net result of which is that an urgent appointment for someone else will have to be rescheduled. Sometimes I feel very challenged by it all!
Time to hoop it all away….
Filed under: Hooping
… life has been frantically busy and I haven’t been able to get on to Tribe much lately. I feel like everything is gathering pace. In a good way, but some of the things happening at the moment are tricky. Lots going on away from the hoop. Business issues, family issues and other stuff and it has been a little overwhelming, but I’m carrying on regardless.
What else can we do?
Sometimes I wish I had someone to help with the letter writing and other things I am having to do on the family front, but overall I’m coping and hooping keeps me smiling, so that is a *good thing*.
All I need are another six hours in each day and I should be able to get things up to date again.
Yeah, right!
