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Post 1705, Day 221 of 2016
- 2,047 days since I started this blog -
Diet Comment
Liquid Intake
- 2,047 days since I started this blog -
Daily Comment
It's pretty simple: I mean nobody harm, I have no axe to grind, I'm here for a good time.
That usually means I come to play, and I prefer ensemble-playing to solo playing.
I value cooperation over competition - and that's one of the things that lets me enjoy playing more.
Not that I lack competitive ideas - I feel them, I just try and repress them. I don't feel like I have to compete, and competition, which seeks to determine the 'best' at a thing, just leaves me cold to the point where I'm not that interested in even being an observer. No interest in sports these days.
It also means I have to be modest about my bass playing. I deflect praise. A few people have told me I'm "the best bass player" they know, to which I always respond, "I hope that isn't true."
But like I say, I have competitive thoughts. I listen to other bass players, and compare what they play to what I play, and pass comparative judgment. I learn that way. But I don't act on it, and prefer to give praise or say nothing.
That's about the extent of my musical competitive side, these days.
I have to admit, people who are competitive make me uncomfortable. Especially people who feel it's always a competition, everything's a competition, and success is winning. These are people who feel life is a battle.
I don't feel that way. I live in a safe Universe, not one that is constantly challenging me to prove I'm worthy.
It's a gentle way to live.
That usually means I come to play, and I prefer ensemble-playing to solo playing.
I value cooperation over competition - and that's one of the things that lets me enjoy playing more.
Not that I lack competitive ideas - I feel them, I just try and repress them. I don't feel like I have to compete, and competition, which seeks to determine the 'best' at a thing, just leaves me cold to the point where I'm not that interested in even being an observer. No interest in sports these days.
It also means I have to be modest about my bass playing. I deflect praise. A few people have told me I'm "the best bass player" they know, to which I always respond, "I hope that isn't true."
But like I say, I have competitive thoughts. I listen to other bass players, and compare what they play to what I play, and pass comparative judgment. I learn that way. But I don't act on it, and prefer to give praise or say nothing.
That's about the extent of my musical competitive side, these days.
I have to admit, people who are competitive make me uncomfortable. Especially people who feel it's always a competition, everything's a competition, and success is winning. These are people who feel life is a battle.
I don't feel that way. I live in a safe Universe, not one that is constantly challenging me to prove I'm worthy.
It's a gentle way to live.
Food and Diet
Today's Weight: 204.4 lbs.
Previous Weight (8/5): 201.6 lbs.
Net Loss/Gain: + 2.8 lbs.
Diet Comment
It's a good thing I didn't have any (positive) expectations about my weigh-in today. I ate badly beginning Friday, all the way through Sunday afternoon, and this is the result. We'll fix this this week, and next weekend shouldn't be too bad, either.
Food Log
Breakfast
4:40pm: Hamburgers with fresh salsa and a salad (kale, spinach, chard, shaved parmesan, chia seeds, hemp seeds and balsamic vinaigrette.
Lunch
8:00pm: A Quest bar.
Dinner
1:00am: Pepperoni and cole slaw.
Espressos: 1; Coffee: 0 oz.; Tea: 0 oz.; Water: 80+ oz.
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