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5/11/12 9:14 A

It was on this page:

Got to watch the video though:
www.hooping.org/2012/05/hooping-idol-slow-
jam-farewells-and-performance-week/

Everyone is distraught Harlow lost. :/

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5/11/12 9:05 A

I´ve been in and out of hooping.org all day too see the results but I don´t see them so I wonder where the information is?

I honestly thought you would get through at least another round Shannon, this challenge was perfect for you and you did an excellent job. I did not vote for you just because I "know" you, I voted for you because I looked at all the videos and decided that you deserved it most. There were more that was good, but I thought that you were definitely among op seven as I understand three were excluded this week...

I am so happy that you made the effort and got so far, you are an inspiration and I do think that you got hooping.org a new audience that did not know it before.

As I watch a lot of hooping videos these days I have found that it is kind of boring to watch... unless there is a stroy or theme or something else that catches my eye or imagination... "just" hooping skill is not enough.

You got that extra dimension it is something about your rythm that is so beautiful. And imagine – winning Hooping Idol a year after you were new-comer of the year... what would be left to aim for

Keep on hooping for us and to keep yourself happy!

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5/10/12 9:24 P

You did an amazing job the whole way through! It's ok to sulk a little today - tomorrow will bring new opportunities. You have certainly inspired many of us here!!!

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5/10/12 6:48 P

Shannon, I was talking about you today. About how weird it is that I'm so excited for you, a virtual stranger, never met, probably will not... yet I was hoping for you, excited, hooping with you on your videos in my heart and mind. So very proud of your courage and willingness to hoop outside of your box.

I am sure you are disappointed but don't fall back into "old stuff". You took a huge challenge one I must say most of us would be too afraid to face, and you faced it... excelled and grew in that challenge.

Don't let anyone or even yourself diminish that! Shine on Shannon!

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5/10/12 4:08 P

Shannon we are proud of you and making it to the top ten, worldwide, is a big deal! That alone is cause to celebrate. I appreciate that you had your goal set higher but you are right up there among the stars! As I am watching American Idol come to a climax I can't help but remember a lot of the most successful contestants were in the top ten but didn't make Idol; while some of the Idol's haven't been as memorable. Trust me; your "beautiful" video is "memorable" and so are you! I'm with Shellie; go have some fun!

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5/10/12 11:05 A

Shannon, you should be very proud of yourself. You did something that most people never do and you made it farther than most people would even dream. Thank you for sharing your journey. We're all proud of you! And just think of what you can do next year...
(Now you can relax and hoop for fun, no pressure of shooting and editing. Go have some fun today.)

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5/10/12 10:04 A

Shannon, I can understand that you would be disappointed. But you should be very proud of all that you have accomplished. You amazing! and defiantly a winner! Congratulations on who you have become and for inspiring so many people. Keep hooping my friend!

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5/10/12 8:37 A

Someone just texted me. Now I have to decide if I want to sulk and cry or what. I mean I know that I was a long shot but stillllll......I just feel like I never win anything. ever.

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5/10/12 8:15 A

Has anyone watched the results yet? I don't want to because I'm sure I didn't make it. I'd rather hear from a friend than someone else. In my head it'd be a softer badness.

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5/9/12 2:52 P

voted last night!
best of luck!

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5/9/12 1:35 P

You got my vote Shannon, great comments and fantastic getting in the last 10. You deserve to got further.

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5/9/12 10:49 A

You just got my vote Shannon! WOW! Top TEN! At this point you are ALL winners! Awesome, world wide comptetition! WTG!

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5/8/12 8:28 P

www.hooping.org/2012/05/hooping-idol-2-slo
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Voting is up!

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5/7/12 9:20 P

Voting should be tomorrow afternoon.

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5/7/12 4:00 P

I just now got to view your video Shannon. In a word; BEAUTIFUL! I think it's your best yet, you go girl! You truly are an inspiration!

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5/7/12 2:54 P

Make sure to view Shannon's youtube entry - she's at 171 views right now.

The link is in Damiere's post - scroll down.

It is so awesome.

Then be sure to vote, usually the voting should start on Tuesday www.hooping.org and closes in 24 hours.

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5/7/12 11:39 A

It is sort of what I hoped you would try to do - tell your story with hooping. It is really inspirational and with the short time and resources you have had, you did an amazing fantastic job!

I have started to look through the others as well although I will have to wait until I get to a faster connection... but so far you are really superiour because you have a story. I don´t know if that is enough, if it is about the hooping skill there are those who have come further than you but there videos might be beautiful, but they don´t express a story like you do. You prove my point - that the most important is not to show your skill but to show your creativeness and willingness to give the audience an experience!

again - it is really inspirational! I will of course vote for you!

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5/7/12 4:43 A

Shannon I have just watched your video on you tube (I commented as highlandermum) it was lovely I could not take my eyes off you it made me sad and happy. The story and music were perfect. Really smooth hooping I am no expert but you look a winner to me.

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5/7/12 3:46 A

Thank you so much. I've gotten so many response so far on the facebook and youtube comments.

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5/6/12 4:46 P

Shannon, Shannon... you are a marvel.

This video touched me deeply. You told your story so beautifully. Your vulnerability gripped my heart. It was so awesome!!

Dance and hoop on, Shannon. You delight all of us and we are grateful to know you.

~Sandra

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5/6/12 2:46 P

VAL, you don't understand how much that means to me. I start crying after reading your remarks. That's what I wanted and if you can get it, hopefully others will too.

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5/6/12 2:25 P

Shannon, your video is amazing! I had tears in my eyes in the beginning and smiling at the end. And the setting is beautiful!

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5/6/12 2:13 P

So awesome sauce and that everyone will be like omgggggg I cried or it touched me, etc

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5/6/12 2:06 P

YES!!! You told your story!

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5/6/12 1:58 P

Here it is: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUp6sv5a1eY

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Uploading now!

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5/5/12 8:37 A

Shannon, you are passionate about hooping and what it has done for you. Your passion is contagious. So is your smile.

Think about what you want to say through the song, the dance, your heart to show how hooping has brought shine and hope into your life.

Good luck! Best Wishes. May God bless you.

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5/5/12 1:22 A

I agree with Shelli - this time it is you they want, not your costume or background. Oh...then I start imagine a rainstruck window and somebody outside looking in at the happy hoopers...sort of. ... I am thinking of the "elephant" that got out of the competition as well as the "living room" hooper... somehow you have to create the illusion but is has not to be loaded with things, just not distracting from you story!

It is really hard, I will be impressed with whatever you come up with because my brain is really blank!

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5/4/12 8:26 P

I agree, Shannon. I think this week, you should definitely keep it simple. Sounds like they're looking for intimacy on this one, so I bet they want some close-ups and you looking at the camera, us seeing your face, that kind of thing. They sure talk about that a lot. Tell your story, give it a beginning, a middle and an end. We're cheering for you!

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5/4/12 5:21 P

Now, I don't want to do any elaborate costumes with this song. I have nicer tops to wear but I think a fancy smancy costume would detract from my story. Does anyone else agree with me? My friends keep telling me to come look at their stuff and what not. I'll be doing my hair but black yoga pants + nice tops.

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5/4/12 10:30 A

The turnaround time on these are so crazy fast and we're in the "everything happens in the last couple of weeks of school" time. I'd love to get down there and help shoot this. Aaargh!
I think they're really gonna be looking for story this time, for sure. Shannon, can you add voiceovers? Because it'd be really cool to hear some of your story, while we're watching it too. Could be really cool.

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5/4/12 8:55 A

Shannon, I would love to help you but am way-way too far. What a kick to be in a video and support our friend at the same time.

Anyone nearby to Shannon that can help her out?

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5/4/12 8:53 A

Meddy, you are so right. And beautifully put by the way. :-)

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5/4/12 1:09 A

My biggest issue is the weather and finding people that will help me. I really do need extras this time. IT's essential to my story.

Yes, it's that songs.

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5/4/12 12:56 A

You are probably right - that poeple looking like you tend to vote for you - and that is great! I was talking to this smashing blond golfpro the other day who lost one of her legs due to cancer a year ago. And before she lost that leg she was a smashing blong girl playing golf on an elite level - but yu know we are swedish and there is MANY smashing blondes aoround... but one legged? No - she has an Unique Selling Point there adn can use it to promote her company.

When I browse around there are a lot of skinny girls doing a lot of tricks with their hoops – and I yawn myself through most of their videos. In your circus video I really think you used your uniqueness for the best - the stockings, the hair the...you!.

Thing is, if you lose your weight I think you still will be kind of outstanding because you do have a lot of personality and charisma. And that will not go away when the pund does...

I work with this "amateur-cirque-the-soleil"- people... we have acrobats, jugglers, animal tricks etc. in our performances (so far I am the talker but I dream about being the hooper...) and working with creating acts it is so obvious that it is not primary about skill. Skill is good and the performer has to learn a lot of skill. But skill itself is not entertaining, it is not a "show" – once you have seen one vortex you have seen them all... once you have seen one going-from-waist-to-shoulder-and-back – you have seen them all. It´s the context, the story, the show that matters.

You have a lot of "ooomph" in your body moves - it will be really exciting to see how you can combine your hoop skill, your body rythm and your personality...

I think it is not easy.

You have done great so far - the best of luck!

Is "Beautiful" the one with "words can´t bring me down"?...Excellent!

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5/3/12 5:01 P

Great choice Shannon.

I just have to say how proud I am of you!

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5/3/12 10:30 A

Perfect song. Tells your story beautifully. I can't wait to see it!

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5/3/12 9:17 A

Never mind. I submitted Beautful just now. I think it's perfect cause sometimes I think the only thing going for me is the fact that people that look like me might be voting for me also.

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5/3/12 8:42 A

WOOT!!!!! Grats, Shannon!
Sure is a different category this week. Cut to lots of close-ups. Sounds like they're gonna be looking for that and they really liked that in your first week. You totally got this one down!

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5/3/12 8:20 A

I don't know what song to pick though! SOme people shoot me suggestions and what constitutes as a slow jam or soft rock?

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5/3/12 5:01 A

Wow - you got through!

Instead of working I spent this morning looking at the other "circus" themes and you did a really good job, Shannon! I also looked at the disco week as I haven´t done that before and I can see that you really stepped it up!

Next weeks theme should fit you like a glove - so far I think your are one of the most sensual and intimate hoopers among the Idols!

Can´t wait to see what you do! The whole thing is very inspiring.

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5/2/12 9:06 P

Thank you everyone! I won't know if I make it till I'm guessing midnight since last week that's when it posted. I'm nervous!

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5/2/12 2:13 P

The voting is back up. Be sure to vote.

Good luck Shannon!

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5/2/12 1:56 P

Glad I looked up the link in time. Voting ends 2 PM PST - 5PM my time! One more vote from me, Shannon!

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5/2/12 11:10 A

It is obviously not meant to be that I should see the other contestants doing circus... I am at work and planned to see some before I left for home but the site is down... and at home it is too slow.

Well I saw yours Shannon and it was amazing!

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5/2/12 9:56 A

Hooping.Org is down right now. Hopefully it will be up soon. I'm number 5.till tonight/eveninf vyt i'm sure with the crash, he might extend it an hour or so

My internet just crashed too :(

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5/2/12 9:49 A

the link won't work for me Shannon - I'll go to hooping.org and see if I can find it

Our computers had a bit of melt down at work and for some reason I can't get on the link, even by searching. AUGH!!

How long is the voting open?

Vote... must vote...

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5/2/12 9:05 A

Circus!!

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5/2/12 5:50 A

You got my vote, Shannon looking good. I really enjoyed looking at all the videos and the comments from the judges lots of tip there, good luck

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5/1/12 11:41 P

This morning I thought I had missed voting for you shannon - but then I realized that I am in a different timezone and it is still tuesday over there... feel a little bad though that I have not even looked at the other videos, my connection is too slow, but I did look at yours before I voted and I think it is creative and fun.

I will look at the others at work and hope that you get through - they need you in that competition!

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5/1/12 8:25 P

Voting is up. I'm number five, Shannon Herrington. www.hooping.org/2012/05/hooping-idol-2-cir
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5/1/12 11:46 A

I am SO sorry I didn't message you, Joy! I wasn't sure on your schedule. I'm super worried. If I make it to the next round, a semi-pro photographer will help me tape! SO I HAVE TO MAKE IT TO NEXT WEEK. Although I might be going this weekend to Paige's cause I really want to spin my fire fans and fire hoop!

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5/1/12 11:18 A

Shannon,
I love the video; good luck today! I'm so bummed! Just checked Paige's page to share with a friend last night. Missed the announcement about your taping because I don't check every week!! I hate that I missed a chance to be in your video! I have a cool clown costume! No one but us would have known who I was! How cool that the others showed up for support and to round out the theme. You are simply AWESOME!

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5/1/12 9:53 A

thanks Shannon - I was afraid I had missed it!

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5/1/12 9:34 A

It's not up yet. I'll post the link when it is up unless someone else posts the link before me

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5/1/12 9:33 A

I can't find the voting on Circus Week. Searched and searched. Can someone find it and point me in the right direction?

I looked on hooping.org - googled hooping idol circus week voting - nada zilch!

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4/30/12 10:46 A

Slow down and take a deep breath.

You looked like you were having fun in the video. It was clever and you did some great hooping.

It's easy to go over and over things we do and we get more and more critical as we focus on the "errors". But it really doesn't help, just causes more stress, anxiety and yuck! But do learn from the experience what you need.

It could be that if you corrected the errors or stuff you don't like as you reflect on it - might have wrecked the flow you were creating.

You have my vote Shannon. I'm pulling for you to make the next round. I am in awe of your talent and courage to get out there and compete for the Hooping Idol -- you are amazing!

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4/30/12 8:12 A

I never fully watched my video over. And I just did and ughhhhhh there are a few errors I just do not like at all that I'm afraid is going to hurt me in the long run. I really want to make it to the next round! UGHHH someone please calm me down.

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4/29/12 10:14 P

Way to go Shannon - very creative and unique. Your video is awesome! Loved the hooping tiger.

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4/29/12 10:03 P

Voting shall be Tuesday on hooping.org

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4/29/12 3:47 P

Awesome hooping, and awesome song choice!!! There are so many fun circus vids this round!!!

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4/29/12 3:13 P

Very creative! I love the idea of the Circus practice area.

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4/29/12 2:19 P

awesomeee! how/when do we vote?

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4/29/12 8:04 A

Know why I should be hooping idol? How cool would it be to have a plus size hooper? That'd be two years in a row the "outlier" of hooping won! (man, plus sized hooper). That'd be incredible. Yep.

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4/29/12 1:38 A

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4HeWqJLdZM

My video is up y'all!

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4/27/12 12:54 P

good luck!! watching these videos has been a blast

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4/27/12 9:00 A

Shannon has made it to the next level "Circus". We'll keep everyone updated on the video when it comes out so you can vote if you'd like.

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4/27/12 12:00 A

CONGRATS!!!

i had no idea you were doing this or i would have voted!!!

well done and well deserved!

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4/26/12 3:07 P

Glad you stickied this. I was thinking it would be easier to categorize this in one place for easy reading.

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4/26/12 2:45 P

So pleased to hear you are through to the next round, you deserve it.

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4/26/12 2:06 P

WooHoo! Congratulations Shannon! You've earned it!

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Congrats Shannon!! Can't wait to see your circus video!!

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Congratulations Shannon!!!

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Congratulations Shannon! You go girl!

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4/26/12 10:34 A

I'm going to sticky this. And we can just keep all/most hooping idol chat in here.

Thank you! And thank you to anyone that voted!

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4/26/12 10:02 A

Too cool. I enjoyed disco week. Looking forward to the next one.

WTG Shannon!

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4/26/12 9:58 A

WOOHOO!!!!!!! Circus theme! How fun. Keep us posted, Shannon.

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4/26/12 9:44 A

Shannon - Shannon!! SHANNON!!!!

Shannon is moving onto the next segment!!

Congratulations to our own special All Star!

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