Video from ITI Instructor Preview improv performance revealed weaknesses in my "Comfort Groove" (did this have another name previously?). Was inspired to try and fix that, and quickly wanted another gear with a "ride". Developed a variation then turned to Twiddler and practiced ryotan-teko, trying to create a "blur" of sound.
Took a quick bathroom and water break, recorded videos of what I had thus far, and then turned to naname improv. Was able to get into the beat so much more easily today, and had moments where I was able to start slowly and build well. Wasn't able to continue the build to a big, satifying break, but it feels better than yesterday!