She's already done some research on Friday the 13^th, so Girlawhirl knows all too well the toll fear of the day (a.k.a. paraskavedekatriaphobia) can take. It's been said that around $800 to $900 million dollars is traditionally lost on Friday the 13^th because some people are so crippled by fear they can't even leave the house.

But instead of fearing the day Girlawhirl's resolved to make the most of it. She's meeting Super Pals for cocktails after work and having a scary movie night, though admittedly Girlawhirl's scary movie speed is more Hitchcock than slasher flick.

So she's off to toast the day with friends sure to keep her feeling safe. It is a Friday after all. But that's not to say she won't be on shaky ground next year: the calendar shows THREE Friday the 13^ths!