Superstitions

I’ve spent the past week pounding out the last few chapters of the first book in my new Hollywood Headlines series. And, I’m *this* close to having it finished. I’m hoping that by Monday I’ll be typing those most favorite of all words, “the end.” I have to say, I am having so much fun writing this one. I actually giggled out loud while writing today. Yes, I cracked myself up. I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or kinda pathetic, but I’m enjoying myself.

So, in light of my total focus on finishing the book, I didn’t leave much time for blog writing today. Doh. But, the boy reminded me that it’s Friday the 13th, so, in honor of this very creepy non-holiday holiday, I’m brining you a top 13 of superstitions:

1. A rabbit's foot brings good luck.
(Sorry, Bugs!)

2. If you walk under a ladder, you will have bad luck.
(Especially if a paint bucket then falls on you.)

3. If a black cat crosses your path you will have bad luck.
(I am allergic to cats, so this always holds true. I sneeze. Every time.)

4. To break a mirror will bring you seven years bad luck.
(Sometimes my bed-head is scary enough to break a mirror… but I’ve yet to actually do this.)

5. To find a horseshoe brings good luck.
(I totally don’t get this one since this likely means there’s a horse out there wearing only three shoes. How can that be good?)

6. A cricket in the house brings good luck.
(Because they eat other bugs?)

7. To find a penny heads up brings good luck.
(Personally, I’d rather find a $20 bill.)

8. Clothes worn inside out will bring good luck.
(And make all your friends pretend they don’t know you.)

9. Garlic protects from evil spirits and vampires.
(Which proves there are no Italian vampires.)

10. To open an umbrella in the house is to bring bad luck.
(Especially if you poke someone in the eye while doing it. Not that I’ve done this… often.)

11. An itchy palm means money will come your way.
(Okay, raise your hand if you palm started itching the second you read that?)

12. Crossing your fingers helps to avoid bad luck and helps a wish come true.
(And, as my son says, it is also known as “crossies” and gives you a free pass to tell a lie. But, he added, of course not to your mom.)

13. If you blow out all of the candles on your birthday cake with the first breath you will get whatever you wish for.
(I love this one. But, I don’t think it’s fair that it gets harder and harder to do the older you get.)


So, anyone else have any fun superstitions to share?

~Gemma


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