Today is that day! You know that day of the year when many believe that anything that can happen, will happen today. My Ma hates to even leave the house today which means we have a whole day of her telling everyone to be careful. I don’t normally subscribe to that philosophy however a year or so ago I experienced a Friday the 13th that was a bit terrifying for me. The only thing that would have completed this particular day from Hades was if Jason had jump out of the trees at me.
On this particular day I had to go to Wal-Mart with two aunts. On the way to pick up one aunt the tire decided that it needed to get a flat. Then of all the things in the world to happen, there was no spare. I got it inflated enough to get to town and get a new tire. After sitting forever while it was put on I headed to Wal-Mart where I almost got hit bu someone turning in front of us twice. Get to Wal-Mart and one aunt needs a wheelchair of which there wasn’t any. So I watched the parking lot for one after I get the aunts inside on a bench. Spot one and head out to offer to bring it back into the store in exchange for letting me have it. I had not one not two but three elderly people scream at me that was there nothing wrong me and to get of the scooter.
Nope nothing wrong with me but I was taking to someone that needed it. No problems cause I’m trying to be polite. Add to the fact that I had to go back to the car because an aunt forgot their purse only for me to be yelled at again. My parking space was too close. When I finally get out of the store and everyone in the car to head home I am yelled at once again because someone, not me, pushed a cart into this man’s car. Needless to say it was a memorable day. So today I think I will be enjoying the day off doing nothing!
I live in a small Georgia town that you most likely have never heard of and I LOVE it! My house is more than full as I am a single mother of four & caregiver to my aging mother and uncle. Lover of all things Outlander. Goes to the beat of her own drum woman.
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Eeeek, what a bad day you had. I’m very superstitious but Friday the 13th has a special meaning for me. It was my fiancé’s favorite movie (I know, ugh) I even have a framed autographed photo that the actor that played Jason signed to him personally. I’m only mentioning thus because he passed away of a heart attack in 2003 on suddenly right on my lap. He was a health 29 year old and we were together for 11 years with 2 kids. Sorry for rambling, I don’t like to ‘poor me’, but Friday the 13th’s always especially remind me of him. I hope you have an uneventful , peaceful day. (Thank you for ‘listening’)
Raine,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine how hard and bittersweet today of all days must be for you. Please never think you are rambling when you talk about the one you love, especially not here. I hope that today you have some joy and nothing but good memories.
Thank you so much for the kind words, they mean a lot, my heart is heavy after the horror in Paris turning my good memories into open wounds as I try to imagine the pain if thousands. Having just read your reply made me smile, kindness from someone you don’t even know can do wonders. Thank you again. 🙂
I dont think it being the 13th has ever bothered me. I have a younger brother who was born on Fridaay the 133th and he is as lycky as can be.
I know some really believe in it, and if you do, stay safe!
Like I said I never really did. In fact I even had a black cat once but after the day I had that year I figured God was trying to tell me something…..mostly stop taking my aunts anywhere 😉
Let’s just all stay home today. 🙂
Your Friday 13th sounds terrible! I would have gone home and hidden after all of that!
I’m with you 😉
Poor you..you know what they say when it rains it pours.