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Mandatory Hoop Break & Backyard Circus Practice

Friday, August 24, 2012


(trying to post this again...)
I diligently worked at my computer all morning. By afternoon, I realized I had swirly cartoon eyes and knew I had to take a mandatory hOOp break. This is a woohoo in itself. Previous Shelli would've considered a break to be sitting down and reading a book. Don't get me wrong, I still love to read, but I needed to get up and MOVE. The break turned into a 45 minute backyard circus practice, which I edited down to 2 1/2 minutes. You're welcome. Nobody needs to see 45 minutes of backyard circus practice. Pause for a moment, to feel sorry for my neighbors who have no option, other than closing their blinds.

I didn't realize it was 90-something degrees outside, until I went back inside. Then, another woohoo--I drank 2 SparkCups of water and ate a small bowl of grapes, rather than ice cream, to help cool down. Why I'm posting this as a vlog, I have no idea. I just thought I'd show some stuff I'm working on at the moment.

PS: That's the longest I've been able to keep the diabolo spinning, so far. I can't wait 'til the day I can throw that thing up in the air and catch it. Practice, practice, practice...
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JOYINKY 8/25/2012 9:29AM

    WooHoo! Worth the wait! I had to give up last night but a great way to start today!

The fun you radiate is what got me hooping! I still hoop every day, nothing fancy but I try a few moves and am having fun. Enjoy your weekend. Your entire repertoire is really impressive!

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DJSHIP46 8/25/2012 8:42AM

    What an enjoyable break... Thanks for sharing! It's going to be a delightful circus emoticon

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EVER-HOPEFUL 8/25/2012 8:37AM

    i can do the two balls in one hand thing but never could quite get the three balls.luckily my kids are at the age where they are impressed by two balls juggling in one hand,lol.keep on keeping on love.loved the stepping through the loop.you are doing great emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon

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SNOWANGELDIVA 8/25/2012 8:08AM

    THAT right there!!! That move, I want it. it's driving me crazy teach me. (:40)
1:05 ~ You make me smile one of teary ones. I loved hearing your joy.
1:17 ~ Drool!

Kids say, "Hi, Gunner!!!"

Food for thought: Our grandchild (be prepared for buckets of crocheted heirlooms...although, I have a sneaky suspicion I'll be doing jester caps and quite untraditional stuff.) Anyway!, OOUR grandbabies are going to be overstimulated and it won't be because of sugar overload.

Sparkgoddess, you are indeed divine.

OH! With your balls (pick one). Set it on the floor. Pinch it with your toes (left for you being that you're a south paw). Then quickly fling your foot up (bending at the knee). Allowing release when you think it will not go straight up but arch a bit over your shoulder. Be ready with that left hand, held palm up in from of you. Cuz, you're gonna catch it.

Here's a dealio. You show me that move I'm all green over and I'll show you that one just so that you can master it and make me green over more moves you learn.

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SNOWANGELDIVA 8/25/2012 7:57AM

    YAY, it loaded. Now to watch.

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STRESS80 8/25/2012 7:54AM

    You are emoticon , fun and look FABULOUS! Thanks for always creating vlogs that make my day and inspire me in more ways than one. Keep hOOping!~ Paula emoticon emoticon

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GABY1948 8/25/2012 7:45AM

    You are doing great and an inspiration! emoticon

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GERMANIRISHGIRL 8/25/2012 7:40AM

    emoticon Shelli!

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TRISTAROSE 8/25/2012 7:28AM

    Woo Hoo You are really getting good with your hooping ... love the new sequence you are working on! Excellent Vlog!

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NEW-CAZ 8/25/2012 3:33AM

    Sorry, could view it!

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MISSY455 8/25/2012 1:35AM

    No vlog for me either :-( Grats on grapes instead of ice cream....woohoo!

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GOSPARK45 8/25/2012 12:20AM

    Couldn't get the video to work so went back and watched the Color Me Rad once more. I love that video. Woo Hoo!

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RUNNERRACHEL 8/24/2012 11:45PM

    I couldn't watch the video emoticon emoticon

I'm the same way--now, I need to get up and MOVE! Keep up the emoticon work!! emoticon

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NANASAMM 8/24/2012 11:15PM

    emoticon Not working for me either.

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NANHBH 8/24/2012 11:11PM

    I can't open the video either. But those are some awesome lifestyle changes you have made - hooping instead of reading; grapes instead of ice cream. I'll bet your neighbors love the shows you put on! I know I would!
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KARIDIAN1 8/24/2012 11:02PM

    Nothing working yet. Darn, got all excited and waited and waited for it to be ready.

maybe another time?

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KIPPER15 8/24/2012 10:04PM

    Way to go with the hoop work out. Looking forward to the vlog. emoticon

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NEWTINK 8/24/2012 9:53PM

    emoticon on the effort and the mandatory hooping

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VICKY31MOM 8/24/2012 9:26PM

    Well hopefully the video will work soon! Glad to hear u got a hoop break!!! emoticon

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1CRAZYDOG 8/24/2012 9:17PM

  Ok . . . picturing it in my imagination! Can't be stopped from doing that . . . right!!! LOL Did take a moment of silence for your neighbors . . . who, if they have any common sense, would join right in! Right?!? I know if I was YOUR neighbor I would!

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CHUBRUB3 8/24/2012 9:16PM

    You are doing awesome Shelli. Keep going, you are inspiring a lot of people. Hopefully your neighbors too.
Hugs
Angela
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BRAVELUTE 8/24/2012 9:09PM

    Okay, I'll come back later. Your fans are waiting.

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LAURIETAIT 8/24/2012 8:51PM

    Still not working! I think I'll watch the Rad Run again.

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PEGGYO 8/24/2012 8:04PM

    and I was on the edge of my seat

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MOSTMOM1 8/24/2012 7:31PM

    Spark does NOT want this lil video to load.
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SNOWYOGA 8/24/2012 7:05PM

    Ok lets try this again. I had typed a whole note to you and it wouldn't let me post it
emoticon Now to start I thought it sounded like you had a lot of fun and you got your exercising in to! Also you better enjoy it now, because soon you wont be able to do it with winter coming emoticon , sorry couldn't find a hoop? that might be hard to do in the house. As for your neighbors, they should be happy they got the show for free! Sorry we didn't get to see the video, but maybe later. But just in case this doesn't print again, i'm going to copy it. emoticon Thanks again and have a great weekend! emoticon
emoticon Woot! Woot!

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MYSTERY-LADY1 8/24/2012 7:02PM

    Not working

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JOYINKY 8/24/2012 7:00PM

    Hmmmmm . . .What are you up to?? Still no video! The excitement is building! :)

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EDWARDS1411 8/24/2012 6:42PM

    Yup ... must still be in cyberspace darn!

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PICKIE98 8/24/2012 6:33PM

    no epic adventure yet.. must still be in cyberspace..

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