from that experience and others after it , i grow to understand that when i want to determine the status of an upcoming event , i get one of three types of experiences : 1 ) white , blank space means yes , the event occurs , but i am not there ; 2 ) clear pictures , previews , with me and others i know in the pictures , mean it is happening and i am there ; 3 ) black , blank space means the event is going to be changed , e.g. , canceled , not able to occur , postponed , etc .