Today is Friday the 13th. Clouds are looming outside and it's gray and cold. Most people think of Friday the 13th as something superstitous and freak out when they realize the date. I think if they would have never made a movie about friday the 13th and all the stupid sequels that went along with it people would never have thought twice about the date. The 13th happens on many days and Friday is supposed to be a great day, the start to days off, it's funny. people are superstitious and this just happens to be a superstitous day, I get it.
I grew up hearing lots of crazy superstitions that I am sure most people have heard of too, and I have to admit that sometimes I am drawn into those superstitions. Don't spill salt and if you do pick some up and throw it behind your back. If a black cat crosses your path it means bad luck. Those are just a few of the normal ones. Growing up with a Mexican dad I heard a lot of crazy ones!
With the weather the way it is and a chance of rain on the way the date makes people freak out even more. I used to hate the dark clouds coming in and any hint of rain outside. My advice to anyone who wants to be a homeowner is make sure the roof is fairly new and in good shape and have a good inspector. I learned the hard way and hired my own inspector who ended up not thoroughly checking the roof. I learned fairly quick what section of WalMart to locate tarps to use on a leaky roof. I used to hate the rain in that house.
I am not there anymore though. I went from huge house to cozy apartment. I love the rain now and it makes me want to just sit in front of my fireplace with the one I love and just be thankful I am where I am supposed to be in my life. Sometimes when it was as bright and sunny as could be in my old house I still felt a sense of clouds looming overhead and it had nothing to do with the weather. Unhappiness can make every day seem like a storm when you are with someone who takes away your sunshine. It's funny how one day you think there is no way out of a situation and when you finally find your way out you wonder what took you so long.
These days I love the rain and I even request to listen to the rain app on his phone when it's quiet. The rain doesn't bother me anymore because I have finally reached the point in my life where the sun is shining again, and it has nothing to do with the weather.
Oh and Friday the 13th makes me smile because it was the day that seems so long ago now (even though it hasn't been long at all) that I met the one who makes me smile no matter what clouds may be looming outside. I feel so free, I feel so lucky, I am so happy.
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