How do I love Noel? Certainly not THAT way, but so many others. He's the best of the best with fire. He has a very open mind and is easy to hang with. He is an excellent teacher of fire manipulation, an eager ambassador to the fire community, and a great guy to just chill with. The top 1%. Period.

he made me a staff ... he made me pancakes ... he makes me feel special.

Since my first testimonial about Noel was too "weak" for his liking, I'll take this one to explain in more detail as to why I think Noel is so cool. Besides being an incredibly inspiring poi-spinner & super-hot contact staffer (which he seems to get better and better at while I'm not looking) , Noel can tell you a story you'd otherwise not really find funny, and make it hysterical. He can interrogate you with a series of personal questions when he first meets you and make you feel special. He'll tell you the brutal truth about something you've been lying to yourself about and still manage to be comforting in his honesty. He's generous and and loving of his close friends, but can hold a scary grudge against you if you've been careless with him. He doesn't half-ass his job, his relationships, or his playtime. He busts loud, stinky-ass farts, and is quickly forgiven because his laugh afterwards leaves me no choice but to crack up as well(and to roll down my window and stick my head out). He's creative, super smart and opinionated, he makes a great dinner, is most worthy of trust and love, is an affectionate and loyal companion, has the most BEAUFITUL eyes behind those supercute black glasses, and he will most certainly melt your heart when you watch him play wih his pretty little kitties, Claudia and Julian. So very excitedl Noel is in my life, and grateful that sometimes I get to wake up next to this very sweet human being.

After all his nice testimonials he's probably got a huge ego now too.

Hands down Noel'ski IS the best connection i have made through tribe. After meeting him thru this crazy space called tribe he made his way out to Sacramento to be a part of a fundraiser for our troupe! I can't believe my fortune to having as a friend one of the greatest talents to be unleashed on the fire dancing world! shhhh don't tell him tho' this brother is humble as a mumble. I remember him telling me he was a beginner at contact staff and then seriousilly schooling my whole troupe at the beach. Props to him. He is always down to share his love and skillz for fire with others and is just so easy to be around. As cool as he is to be around he must be even cooler all in his own world. Found him one night on the playa spinning some wicked poi where he apparently-just stopped walking. With him it's really not for show, just pure fuel of some mad fire soul. Really got to knock that shit off if ya' gonna tour tha' world as a performer bro. Noel is selfless in many ways, a rare quality to find these days...and his words full of sound advice. Thank you so much for being. Now that i have you all buttered up and feeling good, can we play some backgammon so i can kick your ass? Spending time with you is bliss.

Noel is one of the humblest beings I've encountered. He has much to offer but doesn't feel the need to impose his thoughts, feelings or ideas on anyone else. He is a skilled craftsman with flow toys and has inspired me many times as I have watched him twist himself this way and that while creating some cool moves. I enjoy his laid back nature and willingness to endlessly contribute to those people around him with seemingly no expectation of gain. He is a being of grace and beauty. I am honored to call him friend.

there is something about Noel that makes it hard to stay mad at him. Maybe it's the way he always manages to reconnect in a very geniune way. I look forward to getting to know you again, Noel, now that we're bigger and better. see ya soon!