It's just you -- and other people who prefer to see patterns where none exist.
I don’t “prefer” to see patterns. But when they happen, I pay attention.
On one day, back in 1984, I decided to go to Nellis AFB to get a prescription filled, shop at the commissary and BX, and fill the tank with gas.
I drove onto the Base, and as I signaled to turn into a parking space in front of the pharmacy, the turn signal arm came off in my hand.
I said, “OK. I can deal with that.” I walked across the lot to the door of the pharmacy only to be met with a sign that told me the pharmacy was closed that day because a new computer was being installed.
I said, “OK. I can deal with that.” And I drove to the BX gas station. As I pulled into the drive, I saw a sign that said there was no gas available at that time, but tomorrow would be better. I said, “OK. I can deal with that,” and I went home.
You may see this as nothing, but to me, it was a series of THREE! When things happen to me, no matter what they are, they happen in a sequence of three which encompasses no more than a 36 hour period of time.
You may scoff, and so may others. But once “The Three” are done with, I can go for years without ever having another bit of “bad luck.”
Pay attention. The Three may be crucial at some point in your life.