life is weird (and so am i): Hoop-a-holic

"There is no other product that gives me as much fear and respect for the power of mass culture as the hula hoop."
~ Dan Rodick, director of sports promotion at Wham-O

And so, the addiction continues. After a fun and successful first hoop class I attended another beginner class and then faced facts. I really needed my very own hula hoop so that I could practice (er, show off?) at home. It is really lovely - silver glitter with purple and green stripes. The first night I brought it home I wanted to sleep with it. Scott disagreed.

The girls have been "virtually hooping" on the Wii Fit game. (Yes, it's more of a game than an exercise program. I am not fooling myself, though it probably is marginally better than sitting on the couch like a slug.) They could hardly wait to try out the real thing. We had fun giggling as everyone gave the hoop a try. And then they even let me use my hula hoop for a while too!

I have taken a couple of weeks off from class, but plan to go back for more next week. Want to come with me? If so, this is a great opportunity to give class a try. Mollie is giving my friends and readers a deal! If you come with me on Monday (7-8:30pm), the cost is only $15 for a 90-minute class. Leave a comment or email me if you want to give it a try.

Later today, I am heading over to World Hoop Day. You can join in the fun too - bring your own hoop (it doesn't have to be fancy) or borrow one at the park. Or just come watch, and hang out with all of Bend's happy hoop-a-holics!