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Onset of Hooping Addiction

I've been dreaming of learning to hoop since I attended NW String Summit this year and watched tons of beautiful women hooping to the bluegrass beats. They were so amazing to watch especially once it got dark outside and out came the LED lighted hoops. Something about the way hoopers move just really highlights the beauty of the female body and I wanted to be part of that!

So I bought the most basic (and CHEAPEST) beginners hoop I could find on Etsy at Rainbowfrogs77. Their "Naked Collapsible Infinity Hoop" comes in 2 tubing options and you can choose the diameter for only $9.99! Definitely the best deal I could find AND it shipped in only 2 days. I love it. Perfect weight and since I'm a beginner and dropping the hoop all the time, not having fancy tape to mess up makes me feel better.

And for the past two days I've been scouring YouTube for the best beginners hooping tutorials. Thankfully there are beyond plenty, although my favorites can be found on Hoopsmiles channel. His videos are well filmed, short, sweet, and easy to follow along with.

By far the best resource for really any hooper is Hooping.org. They've got tutorial videos, inspiration videos, supply resources, troupe and group information, and any hooping news you could possibly want to know. Check it out and I hope you enjoy your new hooping addiction as much as I am!

Oh and added bonus...weight loss!

The Art of Victor Hugo

The other day I was lucky enough to get to see Les Miserables at the 5th Avenue Theater downtown. I had only ever heard the soundtrack and seen the film, so getting to enjoy both together was such a treat! One thing that stood out to me was the scenery backdrops. In reading the program, I learned that they were paintings of and based off of some of Victor Hugo's actual artwork! They say that had he chosen to pursue a career as an artist he could have been among the best and most innovative of his century. It's always amazing to me to learn about people who are just so beyond brilliant and gifted in so many areas. Don't you think? Anyways, here's a sample of his art I thought you might enjoy. Some of it still seems so modern....

These Have Cats On Them

Too bad I kind of have a thing against Litas....

Retro Beauty Inspiration

I've had this image on my desktop for the last few months....just kind of look at it whenever I need to feel inspired. Sorry that I don't remember where I found it but I hope you will be inspired just the same.

Underdog No Longer: American Movie

I know I'm probably a bit behind the curve but the 1999 documentary American Movie has just blown my mind! Netflix kept recommending it to me and for some reason I had just always felt pretty "meh" towards the synopsis. But last week iTunes grouped it in a category titled "Funnier Than Life" along with Winnebago Man, Anvil, Roger & Me, and some other hilarious documentaries, so I decided to give it a go. And man, do I feel stupid for not giving it a chance before!

It's been haunting me....in a good way...every day since I've seen it. I feel like I've gained some dear friends in the process. So I wanted to spread the love. WATCH THIS DOCUMENTARY NOW. You won't regret it a promise. In fact, I might just go watch it again!

"It takes a village to make a movie, but when that village is Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin and not Hollywood, CA, the results are at times bizarre, comical, and very American.  With  the help of his mother, his 82-year old uncle, and local cast of hilarious and lovable characters, filmmaker Mark Borchardt fights his way through internal and external roadblocks to achieve his goal-to make his movie, his way. AMERICAN MOVIE is the story of filmmaker Mark Borchardt, his mission, and his dream.  Spanning over two years of intense struggle with his film, his family, financial decline, and spiritual crisis, AMERICAN MOVIE is a portrayal of ambition, obsession, excess, and one man’s quest for the American Dream."

Shannon Archuleta: Botanical Tattoo Extraordinaire

Someday I dream of heading out to San Fran's Mission District and getting a botanical tattoo from Shannon Archuleta. She's is SERIOUSLY the BEST tattoo artist I've ever come across, specifically when it comes to her brilliant botanical, Mucha, and Mehndhi inspired tattoos! She seems to really understand the contours of the body and how best to accentuate different areas. I wish I could share all my favorites here but unfortunately her flickr photos are restricted. But I highly encourage everyone to sort through all her photos. They are BEYOND inspiring. P.s. Some of these are obviously in progress, can you imagine how beautiful they will be one they're complete? My God!