Exactly 29 days ago, it was 2012’s first Friday the 13th. They say it’s an unlucky day. I don’t really believe in superstitions so I took no precautions whatsoever for this event. In fact, I actually enjoyed my Friday the 13th! I had super duper fun that I thought to make this a “How To” post so that you guys can also take pleasure in this unfortunate day (as they say). But of course, this is only for amusement ;)

1. Go on a Road Trip

Just because it’s widely known as the ‘unlucky-i-might-get-hit-by-a-truck’ day, doesn’t mean you have to stay cooped up inside your room. Go out, just drive and bring a friend along!

2. Try New Food

Whether it’s an unlucky day or not, it’s always nice to try something new. In our case, we went to try Chateau Hestia which was a pleasant and cozy garden restaurant.

It’s a vintage cash register! I so badly wanted to take it home, too bad I can’t touch it.

For starters we had the Salad Nicoise and Forest Mushroom Soup. Both are delectably delicious! To tell you the truth, I had no idea what ‘nicoise’ meant nor how it is pronounced. So with the help of my friend, Google, I found out that it is an edible variety of olive with a rich flavor and it is pronounced as nee-SWAHZ. Can you try saying it? Haha!

Then we had Chicken Geschnetzeltes “Zurich-Style” which I also don’t know how to pronounce. It was also super yummy. Being the Filipino in me, I wanted rice with this one. Perfect ulam! And for dessert, we had Cioccolato Soufflé! I love chocolate, period.

3. Explore Nature

We went around the restaurant and look at what we found! A forbidden bridge, a blue door and lovely foliage.

4. Have a Break, Have a Yogurt

Just because I have a new found love for yogurt, we decided to have a Fling.

5. Bored? Play a Board Game!

Bored, board! Get it? It rhymes! Haha! Anywaaaaaaay…

No, we didn’t actually choose to play Dracula just because it was Friday the 13th. It was accidental and I realized that just now. Well, let’s just say we were in theme. It was a nice simple game and I won 2 out of 3. Yay me!

6. Enjoy the View

I apologize if you can’t see it clearly, the fog is getting in the way. But if you haven’t already guessed it, that’s the tiny Taal Volcano in the background. Oh and that’s me being crazy! I think my pose is appropriate with “Wheeeeeeeeee!”

7. Eat Comfort Food

Since it was already late, we decided to grab dinner. We had no place in mind but we got attracted to how Pamana looks like so we came to a decision that we’ll give it a try.

I was delighted that they served Filipino cuisine! I immediately knew what I wanted to order which was of course my favorites: Bagoong Rice, Kare Kare and Sweet Shrimps. They had big servings but we were able to finish them all! The bagoong was mostly to blame because I just can’t resist anything and everything with it. My tummy was more than satisfied.

Our bill came in this small wooden box. Cute!

8. Watch an Old School Scary Movie

Lastly, to remind you of the essence of this day, why not watch a scary movie? We watched The Shining! The movie wasn’t as scary as I expected it to be. Mom said the book is better. I’m a huge fan of scary movies so I’ve watched more frightening ones. I like the ones that will haunt me for days. I don’t know why, I just do. In the photo above, it’s Jack Nicholson about to get crazy. I’d like to think he’s almost always crazy - whether in character or not, haha!

So… I hope you enjoyed this uberly long post. I wish I didn’t bore you enough and I wonder if you actually made it until the end of this post. If you do, can you comment below? Haha! If and only if you want to! Hopefully I made you see Friday the 13th in a different light :D

P.S. Thank you ;)

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