It's bizarre isn't it

[Jimryan]

Evening all,

After starting what seemed a relatively pleasant (albeit cold) day, things took a turn.

I ended my day receiving some very upsetting news (on a grand scale it is pathetic as it was relationship related...damn you females and your treacherous ways). Either way, the point of the thread remains the same regardless of circumstance.

When ever, I have any bad news, or a bad day, or a you get the picture. My primary thought is the same...at least I have my bass. To me, this simple (leave it at that please), in-animate object. Acts as much more than that. Through it, we can truly portray our emotions, a vent when no one is around. It can raise spirits and confidence through playing, and the reactions of anyone that views us.

Reading it back, it sounds peculiar, but I know what I mean, and I'm sure I'm not the only one here, that's had "one of those days" and thought, I just want my bass.

Cheers,

James

[lowdowner]

Nope - i'm with you on this one. No matter what happens, the reasons you started playing are still there, and you have something no-one can take away from you.

I hope the world gets better all round for you soon though

[icastle]

I've got so used to disasters over the past few years that I just shrug my shoulders and walk away from it now.

[Bassman Steve]

Commiserations on the news front but you do, indeed, have a far more stable relationship from an instrument that asks nothing in return (and - unlike a dog -won't cr@p in your slippers).

[leschirons]

Not quite the same for me re the bass bit but I know what you mean and hope your week gets better. If picking up you bass works for you, then do it. Any diversional therapy is good therapy

[seashell]

I knoe what you mean James. It's the main reason I started playing bass in the first place.
Hope things start to look better for you soon. (( ))

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

Sorry to hear of your crappy circumstances. Keep on playing , &things will get better;)

[BassTractor]

Yup, I recognise that. When my ex said bye, I thought like "at least I have my music".
Soon after, I got me a dog and a bass, and today, if something was to strike, I'd be all "at least I have my dog and my bass".

Wish you all the best, especially for the nearest weeks and months. Life will look better at some point.


all the best,
bert

Edited March 13, 2013 by BassTractor

[Jimryan]

Cheers for the well wishes guys.

I know they're meant well, but I only listed my circumstance/trigger to help put my point into perspective.

Still, cheers. It's things like this that make BC what it is.