Friday The 13th: It's NOT a Bad Day


 Am I superstitious?  I might be.  However, Friday the 13th has never bothered me.  I even wrote about it 10 years ago:  https://bfthsboringblog.blogspot.com/2016/05/whats-so-frightening-about-friday-13th.html.  Actually the only Friday the 13th I don't like is the movie.  (Or maybe I should make that movies because there is a long line of them.)  Not a fan of the horror genre.  However, I do appreciate that some of the filming was done in NJ. So...

This Friday, November 13th has been pretty darned good.  And I also wanted to remind you that whether it's a Friday or any other day of the week November 13th is World Kindness Day:  https://bfthsboringblog.blogspot.com/2019/11/cardigans-and-kindness.html  (Unfortunately I am NOT wearing a cardigan today maybe I should have.  And I kind of regret getting rid of that sweater that is in the photo.  I really regret that I'm not as thin as I was back when I wrote that, but...)

While the weather hasn't shown much kindness today (at least in my opinion) as it has been snowing on and off all day.  (Not accumulating, but snowing...did you watch the video at the top of this post?)  We didn't let that stop us from going out to our favorite coffee house for our early morning Friday date.  (We go just about every Friday for coffee as well as a breakfast sandwich for my husband.)  The staff there takes their kindness seriously.  I asked for something not really on the menu and I told them it was okay if they couldn't do it.  Did they say no?  They did not.  So I was able to have a Maple Macchiato.  (They offer caramel and I'm not a caramel fan.)  I became a fan when a franchise in NJ offered them for a limited time and then never brought it back.  This was even better because I KNOW I can get it again with no problems.  It's a little thing, but it means a lot.

Also while we were waiting, the shop was surprisingly empty.  (It's usually pretty busy when they first open.)  Maybe the weather was keeping others away?  But it gave us a chance to chat with the staff.  They already know us by name (I did say we are in there just about every Friday) and we know them by name too.  (Shout out to Alyssa, Eileen and David as well as the owners, Ruth & Chris...please tell me I didn't get anyone's name wrong because if I did I will hang my head in shame.)  They are all very sweet...and I don't just say this because when my husband happened to mention how old we are (ugh!), Alyssa immediately said we looked 10 years younger.  (And it wasn't like she was fishing for a tip because I'd already paid.)  Way to warm my heart!

We couldn't stay because I had to get home to work, but it was a great way to start off the weekend.

I'm trying my own kindness this Friday the 13th by starting my holiday shopping on line for my husband and son.  (They are hard to shop for...actually we all are!)  I had already gone out the day before and made a couple of purchases for co-workers/friends who make my life better and hopeful I have sweetened theirs as well.  (That might be a hint to what I bought.)  I will say the shipping cost more than the gifts, but...At least I know that the packages are on their way and I won't stress, which is a kindness to myself.

Although kindness day is the 13th, I'm going to extend it to the weekend.  (Maybe you could too.)  I have a hair appointment tomorrow which I know is going to be so relaxing because the owner is just so caring and creates an atmosphere of calm.  (Which I really need.)  You can bet that I will be extra kind to her because she is ALWAYS kind to me.  Afterwards, I'll check out the local craft fair.  (Although I will probably resist the temptations there, but I can still be gracious to all the vendors.)  And maybe to cap off the day (since it's getting cold here), I'll make a batch of egg free biscotti that my husband loves. (I'll be making more next weekend for Thanksgiving...while it may be cold outside it will be warm in my kitchen with the oven going!  PPL will love me!)

So don’t be afraid of Friday the 13th, embrace it.  Embrace world kindness because the world really does need it.


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