My thoughts on…Friday the 13th
April 14th 2007 -
Hey folks. As you all know by now, yesterday was Friday the 13th, and no that wasn’t the reason why I didn’t post yesterday. Its not like I was afraid that my computer would blow up in my face or something. I just didn’t want to sit around a computer yesterday, save for entertainment, as I had two assignments to complete, one of which kept me up ’til 4 in the morning. So my mind was obviously on other things. I’ve now decided to dedicate this post to that most special of days - Friday the 13th.
When I was little, Friday the 13th used to fill me with dread. I would check the calendar and mark off those days and make sure that I did as little risk taking as possible on those days. I’d be afraid of everything, especially crossing the street. The only thing I’d look forward to was all the scary movies they’d show that night. I’d watch ’til morning, mainly because I’d be too afraid to sleep. Now, several Jason and Chucky reruns later, I realize that there is no such thing as luck, only chance and opportunity. Still I wish people good luck on exams (It’s the thought that counts). Here’s an interesting fact: Did you know that the fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskavedekatriaphobia? You can find more interesting facts on its Wikipedia page, which are sure to keep you trembling in fear underneath your bedsheets even longer.
But why should you be? Why should any rational person fear the random occurrence of the thirteen day falling on a Friday? I went through the day unscathed. The only thing close to an “unlucky” event was a grey cat crossing my path. Grey, not black. Wait a minute. Something unfortunate did happen yesterday. My group partner submitted one of my two final assignments late, two hours after the office closed, on the final day of school! Still, she wanted to handle the bulk of the work. If I did it, it would’ve been sent in long before. Simply incompetence, not bad luck. I also lost my glasses this morning, and up ’til now I haven’t found them. A friend of mine said that since it was a grey cat that crossed my path, the effect of the bad luck was probably delayed. Could it be? Nah! Just co-incidence. Right?
P.S. I got blogspotted for the first time on Tuesday. An old high school friend said he read my blog. I’m getting noticed. Yay!
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Enemy of the Republic Says:
April 14th, 2007 at 9:05 pm
You should be noticed. You write a good blog. And it is so pleasing to the eye. I am afraid that I take Friday 13th seriously, even though nothing outrageously bad happened yesterday.
Mad Bull Says:
April 14th, 2007 at 9:20 pm
Good for you re the blogspotting!
AVCR8TEUR Says:
April 15th, 2007 at 2:16 am
It’s Saturday, 4/14, so you should have good luck until the next Friday the 13th.
Gordon Swaby Says:
April 15th, 2007 at 10:06 am
That friday the 13th thing is bullshit. Bad things happen everyday
Abeni Says:
April 16th, 2007 at 6:41 am
Didnt even realise it was Friday the 13th…must mean am over those superstitions
Crankyputz Says:
April 16th, 2007 at 9:35 am
I still find it funny how many buildings in Toronto do not have thirteenth floor, like it you don’t count it, it doesn’t exist…..
Kingston Girl Says:
April 16th, 2007 at 3:34 pm
well done on being blog spotted. I have to admit however that I wouldn’t really want my old school friends to find my site - I like my privacy in some strange way!
Leon Says:
April 16th, 2007 at 4:30 pm
Thank you Enemy. So do you.