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Post 1844, Day 115 of 2017
- 2,307 days since I started this blog -
- 2,307 days since I started this blog -
I enjoyed a nice night of 'jamming' tonight.
I like jam sessions, although nobody calls them that in Syracuse - they call them open mics here. No big deal, it amounts to the same thing, as far as I can tell.
I enjoy playing with new people, because it's always a growth experience and sometimes very musically rewarding. There is excitement in playing in an ensemble with no rehearsal.
And when it works, it feels good - there are a lot of basic positive feelings coming along. One is simple pleasure - when it works, it sounds good. There is also a sense of community, of being part of a group. Part of that comes from a feeling of trust developed between the musicians, as well as a feeling of being trusted.
There's also a sense of peace that comes with the mindfulness of being totally engaged and aware of what you're doing.
Now, all these things come with bands as well, but there's a different kind of pressure, in that, as a group, you're planning and working out just what each member will play to make the music work. At a jam, it is spontaneous and organic.
I am always grateful for the opportunity to participate in something I enjoy so much!
I like jam sessions, although nobody calls them that in Syracuse - they call them open mics here. No big deal, it amounts to the same thing, as far as I can tell.
I enjoy playing with new people, because it's always a growth experience and sometimes very musically rewarding. There is excitement in playing in an ensemble with no rehearsal.
And when it works, it feels good - there are a lot of basic positive feelings coming along. One is simple pleasure - when it works, it sounds good. There is also a sense of community, of being part of a group. Part of that comes from a feeling of trust developed between the musicians, as well as a feeling of being trusted.
There's also a sense of peace that comes with the mindfulness of being totally engaged and aware of what you're doing.
Now, all these things come with bands as well, but there's a different kind of pressure, in that, as a group, you're planning and working out just what each member will play to make the music work. At a jam, it is spontaneous and organic.
I am always grateful for the opportunity to participate in something I enjoy so much!
Food and Diet
Today's Weight: 205.3 lbs.
Previous Weight (4/24/17): 207.3 lbs.
Net Loss/Gain: - 2.0 lbs.
Diet Comment
For some reason, this loss is very satisfying to me. Maybe because I also feel like I lost two pounds.
Food Log
Breakfast
6:05pm: Green protein smoothie with coconut-almond milk, kefir, large organic egg, chia gel, kale, spinach, celery, whey powder (36g protein), hemp seeds, hemp protein (7g protein), raw organic cacao powder, moringa leaf powder, cinnamon, coconut oil and stevia-inulin blend.
Lunch
Skipped.
Dinner
6:05pm: Green protein smoothie with coconut-almond milk, kefir, large organic egg, chia gel, kale, spinach, celery, whey powder (36g protein), hemp seeds, hemp protein (7g protein), raw organic cacao powder, moringa leaf powder, cinnamon, coconut oil and stevia-inulin blend.
Lunch
Skipped.
Dinner
1:30am: Roasted turkey breast on Ezekiel 4:9 Flax bread with guacamole, a salad (chard, kale, spinach, home-made mayonnaise), cottage cheese and a Quest bar.
Liquid Intake
Liquid Intake
Espressos: 1; Coffee: 0 oz.; Tea: 0 oz.; Water: 74+ oz. and a shot of Jameson's Irish whiskey.
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