Monday, June 18, 2007

11:11

I have been wondering lately why it is so often 11:11 or 6:13 when I look at a clock. There are multiple theories. 1) It is quite likely that I don't look at the clock at those times any more regularly than I do at other times. The 'difference' is simply in my 'noticing' that I looked at the clock. 11:11 is a memorable time to observe. 6:13 is my date of birth. 2) It is also possible that my internal clock has trained itself to trigger my eyes to look at a clock at that time. Perhaps the sensation of seeing 11:11 or 6:13 is pleasing to my brain. 3) Perhaps my clocks are broken and they get stuck on those numbers. Are there specific times that you seem to always look at the clock?

3 comments:

Dancin' said...

I've recently started a summer internship at the church I attend and I have to be up at 8:00am in order to be ready and into the office for 9:00am. In the last week I've started waking up between 7:45am and 7:55am. I think I have subconsciously trained myself to wake up within this time frame to ensure I make it to the church on time.

Elizabeth said...

I've noticed I look at the clock at precisely 4:08 (almost) every day. Dunno why.

Kirk said...

This is really weird. I look at the clock and it is flashing 12:00 all day. Strange.