every time i perform , i have some kind of goal, or something specific i am testing............
in my effort to stay away from stress, and calm down, i hitched a ride to a comedy show last night.. a FIRST !!! ( i'm doing new things ) --- . i always drive myself, so i know there will be no modifications to my plan / trip. i like being in my car by myself,, it's my own little universe, otto-ville... normally i HATE being a passenger but - last night it was OK.. we got home a bit later than i thought , but no problem,, no wear & tear on my car , and i gave $5 for gas, it's all good........
i also did another "first" , something i thought i'd NEVER do .. i wore jeans on stage .. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah , no way!! , yes way..
to me , if people pay to get in, then who ever is on stage should be dressed nicely .. put some effort into looking like you were planning to entertain people.. show - biz respect.. i've always worn black slacks, nice socks, proper shoes, and fancy shirts or an impressive "racing jacket" ... (( 2 people wanted to buy last night's jacket )) it's my "comedy suit" like a fire-proof suit racers wear.. when i'm in that, it's all business,, you can catch on "fire", or even get "murdered" on stage,, and you can "bomb" too , and ruin it for everyone, so you better have the propper attire, you hope to "kill" , but that leaves no mess
so, in my LESS stress otto plan ,, as i was getting ready last night , i said,, try jeans tonight, "no one" cares, and just be relaxed & funny ,, it was a college show,,,,,,,, i figured some or most of the other comics would be dressed "as they were" , and i'd still look sharp & professional, with my hair done up, and a nice white STP jacket, on top of the jeans.. by NOT having my "show-biz" slacks on at 7 pm,, i was able to relax , like a guy with jeans on,, until moments before my set, ( @ 10:35), that was a new feeling too... normally i'm tweaked about being on stage as soon as i "gear up",, but last night i was Cpt. Chill,, it was very different.
it was also a "contest" last night,, i usually don't "do well" in contest situation.. auditions - yes !! contest - not so much -- i like doing a 30 minutes set , where people can fall in love with me , it's paced, and it all fits together , contest's are like - do yer funniest stuff- quick !!! and the crowd is all judge mental about "funnier than that",, or someone brings 50 people, and they do the ' 3 monkeys ' for all the other performers... bla bla bla..
so last night , 3 minutes before i was to perform , that's when i put the guitar on, & lost my pick , (- broke a cardboard beer coaster to replace it ), didn't freak out ,,,, got ready and ..........destroyed the place.. i had a blast ,, more than just " did my set" , actually had fun with the kids there , as it was happening ,, and ,,,,,,,, another MIRACLE !!!! i moved forward in the contest .. the possibility of moving forward was very good,, i'm pretty much a veteran , 10 + years, against some Nu-bee's,, but you never know.. so last night was a nice extra smile for me
my "goal" last night ,,
be a clam passenger ** check !...
relax and don't stress over the Jeans ** check!!,
have fun ON stage ** check !!!
get home safe ** check !!
a "side bonus" , was to move forward in the contest. ** check !!!
this might not seem too cool to you , but for me , wow !!!!!! very uplifting experience...
so far this new month has been superpositive and on track.
the LESS STRESS program is working,, chill ~~~otto , breathe, think correctly. s t r e t c h o u t , eat enough, smile more,, spread happiness
attitude ------- wonderful
weight ------- 146.8
pain --------- let's say zero.. got to the chiro today
tumor ------- still there, the little bastard
cardio ------ improving , been back on the bike
overall ........ 9.3
i'm having 5 or 6 meals of this size daily ..this is "my bowl"
happy eating everybody !!!!!!!! .........
japanese sweet potatoes , tomatoes, cucumbers , cilantro, avocado . tiny amount of fresh Habanero peppers
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