Once in a blue moon...
I'm pretty sure, one way or another, you have heard of this phrase. As you all know, it's an idiom that means 'rare'. Oftentimes, we would hear this phrase used in metaphorical statements.
I, myself, have often used this one. It's one of my favorite idioms, actually. I came across this one when a film with a title "Blue Moon" joined the Metro Manila Film Festival. I'm sure as hell those who have seen the movie would always remember the wiped-ass acting of Mark Herras [He did not justify the role. He sucked!] and the too redundant story.
Now, why does 'blue moon' mean very rare? It's because it really is rare. Blue moon is the second full moon in a month. As we all know, there can only be one full moon in a month. And for those who thought the moon really turns blue, sorry folks, it doesn't.
The last blue moon happened in July 31, 2004. This rare event would happen again on June 30, 2007 [see chart].
So, what's with the 'blue moon' thing? Nothing, really. I just remembered it meant something to some.
As I am a member of that 'some', I believe that a 'blue moon' means second chance. Apparently, as I was gazing at the bright, big and luminous moon last night, I wished it was a blue moon in my life.
Cause right now, the pursuit for a second chance is still farfetched.
