old friday customs i miss

On this Friday the 13th, I wanted to honor my childhood by doing "Old Friday Customs I Miss."

1. Believing in Friday the 13th. Everyone at school used to squeal when someone walked near a ladder and, God forbid, someone see a black cat. Gothic kids used to wear black. We thought Freddy was gonna walk into the classroom, and everyone was on pins and needles, anticipating the Grim Reaper. We were relieved on Saturday at midnight!

2. TGIF...Family Matters, Step By Step...8 o'clock on Friday was the absolute time that I had to be in front of the television. I recall those much-loved episodes of Steve as "Stefan," and the family went to Disney World. I was too jealous! And I remember how I wanted to ride the roller coaster from the beginning of Step By Step, even though I'm scared of roller coasters. I don't the other shows because I had a 9 o'clock bedtime!

3. Friday night dates...Going to the mall and the movies was the thing to do on a Friday night! Even when we were 16 and trying to sneak into an "R" rated movie! And actually, in middle school, it was roller skating. Nowadays, I'm too tired on Friday from the week to do anything, or I'm doing laundry or cleaning the house!

4. Just getting out of school for the weekend. The excitement was unbearable...the final bell would ring and I would race to my locker and out to the bus (or my car). As soon as I would get home, I'd call my friends and we would ride our bikes to each other's houses. It seems like, back then, I "worked" a lot more than I do now!

5. Getting to eat out with my family: I can remember almost every Friday being able to get Mickey D's, Pizza Hut, or Wendy's with the family. I sure do miss that free food! [sigh]


All of this to say: I'm broke! And it ain't a joke! I take money orders, checks, cash, jewelry, and titles! Naw, but I need an idea for entertainment this weekend...hmm...