Day 272

This move has really bogged me down, I almost lost my glasses (found them this morning thank god) and considering ill be out of my place in a few days, it seems illogical to go get a bunch of groceries. Ive been eating out almost every day and some hefty portions along with that. Im going to have to be real careful about my food choices as I go on the road with New West this next week. Its and exciting time, but also a very crucial one. I know that Im in the middle of my second (of three) phases in my weight loss journey, so I know that keeping the eyes on the prize is crucial. Im almost too scared to weigh myself this morning becuase I may be a pound or two up from where I was last week at this time. The point is, I do feel better about myself than I did a year ago.

It felt great to clean out my apartment and throw away all the old clothes. So many have such terrible memories - particularly the t-shirts from high school which were all XXL-XXXL. I hated how I was then, and I fully intend on never going back. Just like my music, its simply an issue of keeping it tight and my shit together now. I just cant let it get out of control again - if I do Its for sure a life sentence of struggle.

Music wise, I had a couple of great gigs with Joe Bagg and Matt Slocum this week. And now Im really looking forward to being on the road with New West. I just purchased off iTunes last night a new cd by bassist Tom Warrington with guitarist Larry Koonse - its absolutely marvelous. Larry is such a great player. Plus, I got the new Jack DeJohnette CD with Bill Frisell. Thats some awesome stuff too.

Now with me out of school, I sure feel compelled to practice more. Im looking forward to this. The goals right now are all so very clear for me, with my music, work, and health. I know exactly what I need to do. Now its just an issue of actually accomplishing it. Here's to 272 days, and 70 pounds later!