Three times six is eighteen;
Three times five is fifteen;
Three times four is twelve, and
Three times three is nine, and
Three times two is six;
And three times one is three, of course...
For some reason which I have yet to decipher, I am being plagued by triple-digit numbers. It's been going on for a couple of weeks now, at least. Some examples:
Two weeks ago, when the baby was having trouble sleeping, one night she finally fell asleep, and as I was about to get up to take her to her crib, I glanced up to see that it was 2:22 a.m.
She woke up again later that night. When? 3:33 a.m.
Later that week, I went to the local grocery for a few necessities. The total on the receipt? $7.77.
Two nights this week, I woke up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, both times it was 3:33 a.m.
After hitting the snooze button this morning, I bolt up suddenly awake, and I look over to see that the clock says 5:55 a.m.
I have a Progress Quest character running in the background today. I get back from lunch to check the Progress of he Quest, and how much gold does he have on him at that moment? 111gp.
I start my car today, look down at the console, and what does my tripomoeter say? 222.7 miles.
There are other examples, not all time related, that I'm not thinking of right now, but I've for sure seen triples of every number but 8's and 9's, all inside the last two weeks. Is this just coincidence? Is my subconscious playing Yahtzee (and if so, do I get my 35 points)? Am I trying to send myself a message into the past/present from the present/future, like on that one Next Generation episode? Is it some sort of omen or portent, for good or ill (or awesome)? Is the universe just running out of ideas? Considering the Year of the Fire Dog is coming up on Sunday (I'm a Dog by Chinese astrology thinking), a year which is supposed to be either great or absolutely terrible - depending on who you ask - it makes me wonder.
Speaking of Dog, we have yet another example of ho our baby belongs with us. H got a pack of Chinese astrology sign stamps to use on correspondence and whatnot, and there's the inevitable list of intercompatibility of the various animals on the chart (because as we all know, all astrology, once the tool of kings, has been downgraded to being a source of relationship justification, because the stars will tell me if my boyfriend/girlfriend really loves me!), and guess where the compatibility of Dog and Rat (mine and H's signs) comes on the numbered chart? That's right, number eleven.
just for the heck of it, I looked up some numerology info online for 11, and here's one of the things I found, courtesy this website:
You have the potential to be a source of inspiration and illumination for people. You possess an inordinate amount of energy and intuition. There is so much going on in your psyche that you are often misunderstood early in life, making you shy and withdrawn. You have far more potential than you know. You galvanize every situation you enter. You inspire people, but without your conscious effort. Energy seems to flow through you without your controlling it. This gives you both power and sometimes emotional turmoil. You are a channel for information between the higher and the lower, between the realm of the archetype and the relative world. Ideas, thoughts, understanding, and insight -- all of these can come to you without your having to go through a rational thought process. There seems to be a bridge, or connection, between your conscious and unconscious realms, attuning you to a high level of intuition through which even psychic information can flow. All of this amounts to a great capacity for invention. Many inventors, artists, religious leaders, prophets, and leading figures in history have had the 11 prominent in their chart.
Because you are so highly charged, you experience the consequences of a two-edged sword. You possess great abilities, but indulge in much self-reflection and self- criticism. You often feel highly self-conscious. You are aware on some level that you stand out. Even when you try to blend with your environment, you often feel conspicuous, alien, and out-of-place. You are blessed with a message, or a specific role to play in life. But you must develop yourself sufficiently to take full advantage of that opportunity. Until that time, your inner development takes precedence over your ability to materialize the great undertaking you were chosen to perform. Consequently, 11s seem to develop slowly, but they simply have more to accomplish in their evolution than the average person. Thus, your real success does not usually begin until maturity, between the ages of 35 and 45, when you have progressed further along your path.
You may often be frustrated, largely because you have extremely high expectations of yourself. But these expectations can be unrealistic, and can prevent you from accomplishing anything. You can be very impractical, envisioning a skyscraper when all that was necessary was a two-story house. You may also suffer from bouts of confusion and lack of direction. This gives rise to loss of confidence and the onset of deep depression. The cause of these emotional problems is your lack of understanding of your own sensitivity and potential. Your desire to achieve some great ambition is enormous. However, a lack of confidence in your own ability to realize this dream may cause you much frustration. You sense the enormous potential you possess, which requires equally enormous confidence in your ability to materialize your dream. Confidence is the key that unlocks your potential. On a strictly physical level, you must protect your nervous system, which is inordinately vulnerable to stress because of your acute sensitivity. Depression is often the result of long periods of stress that have gone unrelieved. Seek out peaceful and harmonious environments, relaxing music, and follow a healthful diet in order to restore balance and peace. As an 11 Life Path, you are a highly charged version of the 2 and possess many of the characteristics and talents of that number.
You can be extremely diplomatic and tactful. You are also patient and cooperative. You work well with groups and somehow find a way of creating harmony among diverse opinions. You enjoy music and poetry and require a harmonious environment. You have an eye for beauty and a fine sense of balance and rhythm. You have healing capabilities, especially in such fields as massage, acupuncture, physical therapy, and counseling. You are a sensitive and passionate lover; your perceptiveness makes you aware of your partner's needs and desires, which you are able to fulfill with almost magical delicacy. However, when you feel you have been mistreated or jilted, you can react with devastating power, sometimes using personal criticisms vindictively.
You are a fine companion and possess a good sense of humor. When you have found your niche in life and begun to realize your true potential, your rewards will more than compensate for your trials earlier in life.
I realize that these things are genericized to make it compatible for just about anyone, if they really want to see what they want to see, but seriously, this sounds an awful lot like me on pretty much all points. I've had that 'I'm meant for something important' feeling for as long as I can remember. So I may be coming into great things soon. Or I may get a whole lot more of the same old crap. I guess we'll see, eh? The Fire Dog represents justice and vindication, and I (not to mention the country) could use some of that action. (p.s. does it mean anything that the Daily Show's theme song is called 'Dog On Fire'? Hmm...)
