1/1/11.....interesting. During the first 12 years of the new century, people seem to add significance to numbers, or dates in this example, that are the same. People did everything short of take medications in order to not have their children on 6/6/06. 10/10/10 was the most popular date for weddings in 2010. Many of my friends on Facebook put today's date on their status updates. I wonder what is in store for later this year... 11/11/11.
Do these numbers really mean anything? Was a child destined to be Devil's spawn if they were born on a date that resembled 666? What does the number 10 mean anyhow? How does having them 3 times in a row make them lucky for wedded bliss?
Numbers can be significant. Certain ages are milestones in our culture. In the Bible, certain numbers show significance. 3, 6 and 7 are examples of those. Is there something to that? Perhaps. But I have a new number of significance for 2011. That number is 365.
One of my major struggles has been to actually finish something that I start. I get bored easily and I'm not super competitive. So this year, I plan to learn the art of diligence and finishing. I will blog something, even if just one word, each day of this year with only the exceptions of major illness, world take over of some sort or loss of internet connectivity. No themes, no quirky catches. Just me and my sometimes odd mind.
Cheers to a new year! I can't wait to see what you have in store 2011!!!!
Saturday, January 01, 2011
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Interesting post! I think it would bother me to habe a baby on 666 because that kid would always be picked on...
Looking forward to reading more of your blogs!
I am one who is a strong believer in symbolism whether in numbers, names, or colors.
However, I ould never have prevented my child from being born just to avoid a silly date!
Iabsolutely LOVE your importance on 365. Following through is something that's so important for one's psyche. You always feel like a failure or subpar because you can't finish something. I know my husband struggles with this lie a lot. I'm proud of you :)
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