Bassic Living

I don't actually feel any guilt this time for not having posted in so long.  I didn't have anything I felt compelled to say.  And that's ok.  Sometimes just living and enjoying is enough. Wh...

http://texasbass.blogspot.com/2012/06/new-shoes-make-you-run-faster-really.html

I don't know what's up, but the last couple of weeks I've been fighting off some feelings of discouragement.  Now, don't be alarmed.  Thankfully, it's been over a year now since I got my meds a...

http://texasbass.blogspot.com/2012/02/i-dont-know-whats-up-but-last-couple-of.html

It's been a little over two months since my dad passed away.  All the details have been taken care of, and the memorial service has come and gone. And today, today is the day I finally cried. ...

http://texasbass.blogspot.com/2011/11/ill-see-him-again.html

I'm thankful for a wonderful, kind, gentle husband.  As I've mentioned, I grew up with an alcoholic dad.  While not all alcoholics are violent or abusive, my dad had some, shall we say, "anger ...

http://texasbass.blogspot.com/2011/11/when-you-least-expect-it.html

I'm thankful for my home.  Though we were poor growing up, we were never without a home, thank Goodness.  I can't imagine the difficulty of being homeless.  Yet, I know that there are countles...

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I'm thankful for my health.  I've been in the hospital 3 times within the last year or so.  That's not what I want to have happened at this point in my life.  Thankfully, the doctors have been...

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I read a quote somewhere (probably on Facebook) earlier this year:   "WHAT IF YOU WOKE UP TOMORROW WITH ONLY  THE THINGS YOU THANKED GOD FOR TODAY?" THAT MEANT SOMETHING TO ME.  WHAT A ...

http://texasbass.blogspot.com/2011/11/gratitude.html

I'm thankful for my job.  It's been just over six months now that I've been with this company, and every day I count my blessings.  Oscar Wilde's words really resonate with me, “THE BEST WAY...

http://texasbass.blogspot.com/2011/11/employment.html

Did I ever mention how much I dearly love Autumn?  It's my favorite season.  Which, if you think about it, is kind of strange for a person who has struggled with Depression her whole life.  Bu...

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Been so busy and it's been so long.  Wanted to check in, though. A)  My depression has gotten WAY better since I finally got in to see a new psychiatrist (a month wait list for new patients)...

http://texasbass.blogspot.com/2011/04/its-lovely-to-have-sisters.html

I haven't had anything particular to blog about lately. I am excited for spring, though.  Spring always makes me happier.  Too bad it's too short-lived here in TX before we go right into the 90...

http://texasbass.blogspot.com/2011/03/coin-wrapper-tag-swap.html

As promised, here are the links to your 2011 Desktop Calendar Backgrounds.  At the end of this post are some help/instructions for setting each picture as your background (in case anyone needs a...

http://texasbass.blogspot.com/2011/02/2011-desktop-calendars.html

The last couple of weeks have not been my favorite 2 weeks of my life.  I can think of many other 2 week spans that were way more fun than the last two.  My vacation to Disneyworld; High School...

http://texasbass.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-desktop-calendars-for.html

I had a great conversation with my husband, Lloyd, this evening.  Lloyd is one of the most loving and generous men I've ever known.  I'm so thankful to be married to him and love him deeply.  ...

http://texasbass.blogspot.com/2011/02/i-live-and-love-with-my-whole-heart-and.html

Came across this song by ERA called "I Believe".  It is one of the most moving pieces I've come across in a long time --and music moves me often.  I had to share.  Close your eyes and just li...

http://texasbass.blogspot.com/2011/01/i-believe.html

Tonight I had a few girlfriends over to play games.  It was just a small group of us, but I had the most wonderful time.  You know how good it feels when you are around honest, open, and good p...

http://texasbass.blogspot.com/2010/11/good-friends.html

It's October, which means the beginnings of campaign commercials and radio spots.  Every candidate wants us to vote for him because he's going to make a difference...  And so it goes until Nove...

http://texasbass.blogspot.com/2010/10/thankfully-sick.html

Well, for the long Labor Day holiday weekend, Lloyd and I didn't do anything "special".  After a busy week of applications and interviews, I was definitely ready to just kick back and be HOME. �...

http://texasbass.blogspot.com/2010/09/home-sweet-home.html

Lately I've been in a "finish it" mood.  I've got dozens (no exaggeration) of crafty projects either unfinished or still in a "to do" pile.  In an effort to organize, I've been trying to finish...

http://texasbass.blogspot.com/2010/09/catching-up-on-creativity.html

The thing is, I'm not a quitter.  I'm a fighter.  I have dogged determination and tenacity.  I like to believe that with enough perseverance and hard work, eventually even the worst situation ...

http://texasbass.blogspot.com/2010/08/i-quit.html

Short and Sweet: All I can say is how excited I am about my retreat this weekend at "The Church".  Incidentally, several friends are going and I can't wait to meet up with them and CREATE!  M...

http://texasbass.blogspot.com/2010/07/excitement-and-resolve.html

Finished!  Thank you to the geniuses at Intuit for creating Turbo Tax Deluxe!  (Did I mention my husband has worked for Intuit? :)  This is me tonight (1:33am) doing the happy jig:

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Recently I’ve enjoyed participating in a few different online swaps.  The latest of these (May Day Petite Basket Swap ) is being hosted by the wonderful, Jenny Fowler, of Fated Follies .  The...

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So one of my most favoritest friends gifted me with the sweetest little “Stitch Along Kit ” from Amy Powers for my birthday back in January.  At the time I was happy to receive it just beca...

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Today I just wanted to state how very thankful I am for good friends.  Really good friends.  Friends who love me for ME.  I don’t have to pretend I’m something more than what I am.  They ...

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