I have learned a lot through this experience. Not only have I learned to appreciate the little things: a sunny day, a smile, eating your favorite treat, as well as the big things: a phone call from an old friend, feeling confident, and finally nailing a new trick. Before I started this, I struggled with depression and this has helped me see all the wonderful things I have in my life. Of course there are days where nothing goes right, but now I am able to see that within every bad day there is at least some good. And same goes for good days. That is why I love yin and yang so much. But I thought this was a wonderful experience and I thought it was a lot of fun. I actually find it hard to fail at this challenge. I found so many things that made me happy even within one day. The hardest part of this challenge was just remembering to take a picture while I was experiencing the moment. That's why so many of my pictures are quotes or a picture I took after the fact. I can truly say that this challenge has made me appreciate the life I live and the people within it. I hope all of you consider participating! If not, just promise me you will start focusing on the things that make you happy and forgetting the negatives. Life is way too short to be anything but happy <3
XOXO Ericka Rae
XOXO Ericka Rae
Day 100: I can't believe I did it! I made it to day 100! Since it's my last day I decided to post something extra special. This post is probably going to be the most personal I've ever been. On the left is from September 26th: the first picture I ever took of me hooping and the first day I got my hoop. On the right is from today, June 30th. And on the bottom is a quote that means more than words to me: it means my life. As it says, hooping has saved my life. Before I discovered hooping I was struggling with depression and losing the battle with my eating disorder. Although I have a long road ahead of me when it comes to my recovery, I have begun to see the possibility of a life without the constant struggle every day. Through hooping I have become a genuinely happy person no longer faking a smile. I am beginning to see a beautiful girl and accepting my body as beautiful too. I guess that's what happens when you become more connected with it. Through hooping I have found myself and come out of my shell. I don't care why someone starts hooping, as long as they get as much out of it as I have. And when people ask me why hooping is so important to me, I tell them this: I tell them it has saved my lifeā”