Friday 13 February, 2004
Friday 13th
Friday the 13th - is it down to superstition that people stay at home today? I can't think of any other reason why the roads were so clear this morning. I mean, it just doesn't happen here.
But this date reminds me of another Friday 13th - in July 2001, the day we got married. We thought it was hilarious to get married on that date (although the date wasn't more planned than the fact that it was a suitable Friday in July) - but I was surprised how many people's first reaction was shock. Composure was of course quickly recovered - my friends are certainly (mostly) sensible people. But I got the distinct feeling that some people thought we were taking an unnecessary risk - organising a wedding after all can be a huge undertaking where about a million things can go wrong.
Nothing did, in fact - nothing major anyway. We had a lovely wedding ceremony on Friday in the magistrates' office with close friends and relatives, and a fabulous party the next day. It's not to say there weren't any complications along the way, they were - but maybe I'll write about it later since it actually makes quite a funny story. Looking back, that is.
Posted by kolibri at 13 February 09:56, 2004Clearly, some people are screaming morons. I never even heard about anyone actually giving the date a second thought. What, do they also plan their lives around their horoscopes and run away from black cats? Shy away from left-handed redheads, because they don't want to go to hell with them? Maybe get a little aura massage every now and then?
# 2 - Kolibri (on February 14, 2004 12:56 PM):
It's quite possible that English are more superstitious than Finns - but yeah, it happens.
# 3 - Mikki (on February 14, 2004 04:37 PM):
Wow. This right here is a bone fide "laugh or cry" situation.
# 4 - Kolibri (on February 14, 2004 04:38 PM):
I suggest the former. You'll live longer.
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