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Well…it’s Thursday the 13th (depending upon your time zone), and isn’t that just the perfect day for a Thursday Thirteen? So, to extend the fun that much further, I’ve come up with a list of topics for Thursday 13s. If you end up using one of my random ideas, please drop me a line to let me know. Enjoy, and don’t forget to visit other Thursday 13ers.

Thirteen 13s:

1. 13 Unusual Holidays - Fun Holidays that aren’t of the usual variety, like “Talk Like a Pirate Day,” “International Tuba Day,” or “Lost Sock Memorial Day.” Get a hold of a copy of Chase’s Calendar of Events, or do a little web surfing. Hmm…I wonder what it would take to institute “International Silly Sock Day.”

2. 13 Traits You Inherited From Your Family - Do you have your Mum’s eyesight and your Nana’s love of thin China cups? Well, I do. I’ve also inherited both of my parents’ sense of humor. What are your familial legacies?

3. 13 Things You’ve Been Paid to Do - My Mum used to pay me to attack the Ivy. Later on in life, I ended up being paid to spend an hour knitting once a month. I’m sort of paid to watch my favorite show at this point. Now, if I could figure out how to con someone into paying me to take a nice long vacation my life would be complete.

4. 13 Things You’ve Always Wanted to See - The Northern Lights top my list of things I’ve always wanted to see. If I didn’t add Machu Picchu, The Bodleian, and The Mona Lisa, I wouldn’t be honest. There are so many things to see out there that 13 hardly seems like a big enough list.

5. 13 Favorite Foods - I love Sushi. It has been my default answer to “What would you like to eat?” for years now. But Butternut Squash and Mundane are up there with Egg and Chips. I adore Egg and Chips. Oh, and Chicken Tikka Masala.

6. 13 Films You’ve Been Meaning to See - I still haven’t seen “An American in Paris.” Can you believe that? Well, if you know me at all that wouldn’t be too surprising. I’m fairly sure that one of my friends is making a list of films that she will force me to watch, as chances are I haven’t seen whatever film you may suggest. Generally, I’ve been meaning to, but you know how it is.

7. 13 TV Shows You’ve Loved - Apart from Doctor Who? Actually, I could go on for a while, and chances are I have the DVDs. I’ll add Buffy, The Tomorrow People, and Monty Python’s Flying Circus. You get the idea.

8. 13 Fabulous Actors/Actresses - Apart from the obvious David Tennant and Christopher Eccleston, I would add Viggo Mortensen and Jodie Foster. Actually, I could make one list for the Guys and one for the Gals. Better yet, make it of all time or break it down by era. Months of fun could be had with this one.

9. 13 Books that Have Been Filmed - Again, this topic could keep you busy for some time. You could do a list of Film Adaptations that you’ve enjoyed, such as “Escape to Witch Mountain,” “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” and “Fellowship of the Ring.” This could be followed by a Don’t Bother to Watch list, and even a Most Faithful Adaptation list. You could even break it down by genre.

If I get that blog at work, watch for lists like this.

10. 13 Favorite Poems - This one would obviously be very personal. “And Death Shall Have No Dominion” by Dylan Thomas would be on my list, as would “Le Dormeur Du Val” by Rimbaud. Some of my favorites you would have never heard of, as they were written by friends or even *gasp* me. Definitely a great way to share those special verses.

11. 13 Facts About Your Favorite Hobby - Come up with thirteen random facts about something you enjoy. Did you know that Silent Screen legend Rudolph Valentino was born “Rodolfo Alfonzo Raffaelo Pierre Filibert Guglielmi di Valentina d’Antonguolla?” How about the fact that Football player Roosevelt “Rosey” Grier enjoyed needlepoint? Just choose a hobby and do a little bit of research.

12. 13 Things Your Mother Says - My Mum is infamous for asking “Where’s my mug?” Have you heard certain phrases all of your life? Mothers are certainly full of advice. “Don’t whisper at the table.” “Put on a sweater if you’re going outside.” I’m sure that it won’t take you too long to come up with thirteen things your mother says.

13. 13 Books That Have a Color in the Title - “The Blue Sword” by Robin McKinley. “Greenwitch” by Susan Cooper. These are just two titles to get you started. Really, all you need is 13 books with a theme and you’re set for a list. 13 Books with Titles that are Questions. 13 Books with a Specific Word in the Title. I could go on for years with this one.

Thursday Thirteen