I was never that superstitious about Friday the 13th. Until the day my ex’s psycho ex decided to pay me a visit at work. “Hi. I don’t think you know me, but I’m his girlfriend.” Oh really? I was too angry and emotional to realize she was playing me for information. She was actually his ex and wanted to know more about our relationship.
The information I provided didn’t sit well with her. He sent her a mixed bouquet. He sent me roses. They went on a trip to Santa Barbara. Us, Singapore. (And I paid my own way, thank you very much, you gold diggin’ bitch). She got a necklace. I got a ring. Even though I was mad as all hell, I felt strangely superior – higher up on the girlfriend pole. Anyway, on that Friday the 13th, I went from pissed to smug to crying to screaming at him across time zones. And from that point on, I never cared for Friday the 13th and agreed with its “unlucky” designation.
Today turns that all around.
It’s Friday, January 13, 2012, and SpinnyLiberal is a year old. I wrote my first post on January 13th!
It’s been an amazing experience. I’ve met so many brilliant people on here. Some of your posts and replies have made me laugh, agree or disagree with you. Others infuriated me, but they always made me think.
Thank you for reading and commenting here. And thank you for your great blogs!
Happy birthday to me!
January 13th, 2012 at 12:45 AM
Congrats Cheryl. I wasn’t aware we began our blogging “careers” so close together. My anniversary is Sunday.
May we be doing this for many more years because yours have been a joy to read for me.
January 15th, 2012 at 8:17 PM
Thanks, and you too Larry! I didn’t know that ours were so close. Your post on Reagan drew me in, and I’ve been hooked ever since.
January 13th, 2012 at 2:40 AM
Happy Blogging Birthday! Your stuff is so refreshing, please keep going!
Lorna
January 15th, 2012 at 8:19 PM
Thanks Lorna! I hope you do another Magic Coffee posts. Those always make me smile.
January 13th, 2012 at 5:04 AM
Happy Blogiversary! Here’s to many more (tipping back the champagne).
January 15th, 2012 at 8:21 PM
Thanks comrade. Budem!!
January 13th, 2012 at 6:07 AM
Happy anniversary and never fear your posts are entertaining as well as informative….we will be here!
January 15th, 2012 at 8:39 PM
Thank you so much lobotero!
January 13th, 2012 at 7:10 AM
Happy 1 Year Anniversary! I’m glad you started, and I’m glad you continue! Your posts are awesome. Glad you’ve transformed the day!
January 15th, 2012 at 8:42 PM
Thanks beaglez!! I LOVE your posts. Briscoe is the best, of course.
January 13th, 2012 at 11:27 AM
Happy blogiversary!!! Twisted Tuesdays are my favorite part of your blog
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January 15th, 2012 at 8:22 PM
Thank you so much goodbyereality! I love your commentaries.
January 13th, 2012 at 12:03 PM
Hey, you’re pretty literate for a one year old! But don’t let it get to your little head. One year in the Twit Zone and you’ll be back to incoherent babbling in no time.
Although, I must say I do think you’re a bit too young to have a boyfriend, never mind be involved in some love triangle.
January 15th, 2012 at 8:48 PM
Quick learner. Which also applies to the love triangle. I believe in learning those life lessons early.
January 13th, 2012 at 9:06 PM
Happy Blog-Birthday, Spinny!
Mine was Dec.29th, and it totally slipped my mind….what a cool year it’s been! I am so gld I came acros so many interesting people, especially you!!!
Here’s to many more years of great blogging, Spinny!
January 15th, 2012 at 8:45 PM
Oh wow. I thought you’ve been doing this for years! I love your blog – raw and honest. To many more years madame!!
January 14th, 2012 at 6:04 AM
Happy Birthday/Anniversary/Blogoversary or whatever! You have been a great addition and a pleasure for me. As for me, I started (by accident) on a star-stuck (for me) day … Shania birthday.
January 15th, 2012 at 8:47 PM
Thanks!
As are you. Of course I love “Opinion in the Shorts,” but I love your posts on the blending of science and religion. Very cool!
January 14th, 2012 at 6:43 AM
Happy B-Day. interesting what ya find out about when Ex’s get together.
January 15th, 2012 at 8:47 PM
Thanks Hansi! So true. It’s completely eye-opening. In a dramatic way.
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August 5th, 2012 at 1:46 PM
Thanks for reading and commenting, Genaro.