Day 32: Brazilian Jazz!

I am enjoying this new way of life! My last meal was at 6:00 p.m. yesterday. I hit the trail about 11:30 a.m. Did a brisk walk/jog for about a mile to SE 122nd.

My plan was to then hop on a bus to the Safeway at SE 122nd and Powell. But once I reached 122nd, I didn't want to stop walking! It was a beautiful, perfect walking day. I ran a bit. My headphones were annoying me, and I hadn't found anything motivating, so I just took them out. Ran with the music of the birds!

I feel so free! I think I have really been a slave to my eating habits for many years. A slave to my angry belly. Well, no more! I am in charge here! And I feel much lighter, clearheaded, energetic and balanced with an empty belly! I am not hungry at all. I look forward to my tall glasses of ice water.

After awhile, I put my headphones back on and scanned the radio tuner. And I discovered something. I LIKE Brazilian Jazz! KMHD 89.1 FM was doing a Brazilian Jazz program. I loved it. I stopped at a bus stop, and just immersed myself in it. I am so happy! I was ashamed of my lack of interest in jazz for so many years. In college, my friends were excited about the Portland Jazz Festival. I was like, "meh". I went, but it was just too much random, loud sound. I did like some of the more big band sounds. I discovered years ago that I love the blues.

So, once I got home from the store, I looked up Brazilian Jazz, and South American Jazz. It is playing on Pandora in the background. Right at this very moment I am listening to Tito Puente!

I like this intermittent fasting. I like it a lot. It is freeing my mind, body and spirits for higher pursuits. And it saves on money and dishes!

I had a nice breakfast casserole for my brunch. I am heading down to the Community Music Center for a rehearsal of my piano students for their upcoming recital. This will be a fun afternoon. I am packing a sandwich and some fruit.

Tomorrow I have breakfast with my mom. So I won't eat after 7 p.m. tonight. I am looking forward to weigh in and measuring day.

One last note. I am feeling God's presence more and more each day. I hope this means that I am on the right path!

Blessings to you and Happy Friday! :)

Isaiah 12:2

Surely God is my salvation;

I will trust and not be afraid.
The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense
he has become my salvation.”

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