Omens and Superstitions
So, do you believe in omens and superstitions? When they suit me, I do. 
Today I was reading through the directory of an RWA chapter I just joined, checking to see if they had my name and address correct. The first time I skimmed, it looked right so I didn’t think much of it. Later, I was checking to see who else was a member and I noticed an asterisk beside certain names, denoting that they were published in book-length fiction.
Curiously, there’s also a star by my name. Huh. Didn’t realize I was published in book length fiction, but who am I to argue? Clearly this is an omen. I am going to sell a book in 2006. 
Because, by golly, I sure as heck am not going to email the membership chair to make that correction. I’m going to be positive about this. I need to prove them right, don’t I? That champagne is just waiting to be opened…:drunk:
Anyway, back to omens and superstitions….there have been times in my life when I had a sixth sense that something was going to happen. Once, it was right before they announced my name for a scholarship. I broke out in chills, and I just knew they were going to call my name. I don’t know what it was, but when they did, it was a very strange moment.
I’m almost embarrassed to admit that the scholarship was the equivalent of Miss Congeniality in the Virginia Young Woman of the Year pageant (formerly called Young Miss Pageant). Doh! 
I relate a little better to the Sandra Bullock character in the movie of that same name. It still makes me laugh to think of it. But hey, it paid for some college books, so I don’t care. 
So have you ever had a sixth sense moment that resulted in something positive for you?
Michelle posted in Writing @ 10:44 am | Viewed 760 times
Bonnie Ferguson Says:
LOL!
I think that’s a great sign, Michelle
Mary Says:
I do believe in omens…when they are good. I believe in dreams more, though.
Rene Says:
Ummm…no. I’ve never had that feeling. I’m pretty thick, thought.
I do like the thought of omens. I hope the star is a good one.
Amy K. Says:
Yes, I know I have but I can’t think of when or what. Several times though.
I think your attitude about the asterisk is right on. You’re on countdown!:woot:
April Alsup Says:
I believe in a sixth sense. Although I can’t recall any examples right now.
But reading your post gave me chills. I would have to agree that the astrick was definately an omen. Sort of like they knew before you, but it’s coming!
Queen Beth Says:
Hi Michelle! Thanks for stopping by my blog today. I think it’s fascinating that you are a romance novelist! Good job!
Crystal* Says:
I’m intuitive. There are times that I have that deja vu feeling. And there are times when I stop or start myself on a feeling.
I have several instances. But one would be:
I was about to drive through a four-way light…mine had just turned green. But I slowed down instead of sped up. A car came zipping from my left and ran the red light. If I would have taken the light at my normal speed, I would have had been severely hurt.
Grins*
beth Says:
I have these only when I’m about to do something incredibly stupid that typically results in bodily harm. I actually blogged about this recently myself.
Must be something in the air.
However, I will keep my fingers crossed that that little asterisk is there because they know something you don’t!
Stacy Says:
Hey, sounds good to me! Good Luck!
Kelly Says:
I get those feelings too. Sometimes its on little things - sometimes it’s on huge life altering things. Often when there is a big life change coming I start picking up the vibes of it six months in advance. My latest weirdness is seeing 11s everywhere. If I look at the clock it says X:11, I’ll pick up a book and open it to page 11, I’ll have 11 new msgs. It’s everywhere. Bizarre. Luckily 11 is my lucky number so I’m taking it as a good sign.