Do you dread this day each time it rolls around? I used to be one of those people. I used negative words to describe the day and the outcome was “I got negative results”. I was surprised by the origins of this “dreaded day”:
The origins are as mysterious as the day itself, although it’s thought to stem from two separate fears that amalgamate every now and again to frighten us. Yup, the number 13 and Friday (apparently) have long been considered to be unlucky in their own right.
REALLY, Fridays were considered unlucky too? I always thought Fridays were GREAT days. Especially TODAY since I am in NC with my daughter and looking forward to a weekend filled with tailgating and fun. Yes, I squirreled. As an employee, it was pay day with the exception of my years at the casinos, so what’s so bad about it? For those with a Monday – Friday JOB, it means the end of the work week and the start of two days of NO WORK! As for those of us in direct sales, Fridays are always good because they are traditionally our busy party nights. Pay day means people are ready to shop too!
As for the number 13, this is what they had to say:
The number 13 has always been seen as a bit of an unfriendly number. In numerology it is irregular, transgressing the completeness of perfect 12 (for example, 12 months of the year and 12 signs of the zodiac).
Okay, I am not sure what to say about this. I do know most builders don’t include a 13th floor in the hotels or skyscrapers to avoid the negative energy it creates in people. I mean, would you rent a room or an office on the 13th floor?
A few years ago, I started changing the way I looked at Friday the 13th. I started thinking of it as just another day – a day like any other day. I LOVE thinking about it as “31” in reverse. Okay, occasionally Negative Nellie will make a passing comment but overall positive thoughts prevail.
What are you doing on this Friday the 13th? I am hosting a special to my VIP customers and hostesses at Hope’s Purse Closet (as well as those who read my blog):
Better yet, if you place an order of $35 you can take advantage of the AWESOME October Customer special. You can also kick off you holiday shopping with the NEW Holiday Gift Guide. 
To place an order, you can email, text, call or PM me on Facebook to place your order and receive your discount. If you place your order online with DIRECT SHIP, I will not be able to give the discount because direct ship orders are being processed as soon as they are placed online. I am turning a negative into a positive today, what about you?
Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!
Hope Wissel 