November 12th, 2005 at 09:31pm Posted by Bill
The following is an example of how much of a dork I am. The faint of heart should probably refrain from reading this post.
Kathy and I went to bed at 11:25 last night. I know this was the exact time because I was disappointed that I had missed the only two opportunities this year for the ultimate “synchronized odometer” moment on my watch. I’ll try my best to explain, but I know you’ll only laugh at me. Kathy sure did.
Every year, on some deep dorktacular level, I anxiously await November 11th. I know that there are two times on this date when my watch will display all ones, all across the tiny screen. You, know 11:11:11 11/11. This happened once in the morning, which I missed while working on something at my desk just before lunch, and once in the evening, which I missed while watching the news. Now I have to wait a whole year until I get this chance again.
No, I can’t just set my watch back a day or two so I can relive this at any time that is convenient for me. You see, it’s not really about just seeing the digits; it’s about seeing the digits at the exact moment that they are accurately reflecting that date and time.
If I set my alarm for 11:11, this would give me 11 seconds of advance notice that it is almost time to start looking at my watch. I can’t do it, however. It just doesn’t seem right. In my twisted geektastic logic, I should just be able to anticipate the time, and be ready for it, without needing an external reminder.
I probably need professional help.
4 Comments Add your own
1. Kathy | November 13th, 2005 at 12:31 am
Major dork!!!! I am still laughing. I even asked why can’t you do any of the other months and he said it wasn’t the samething. Dork, Dork, Dork!
2. rebecca marie | November 13th, 2005 at 1:06 pm
no, you don’t need help. i am totally on your team on this one. i love stuff like that. i nearly cried when my husband was not only driving my car, but also DID NOT NOTICE when the mileage hit 12345. not exactly the same thing, but i get it, nonetheless.
3. Matt-Man | November 14th, 2005 at 12:58 pm
You’re right dad, you are very old. Halla
4. tabitha jane | December 7th, 2005 at 1:33 pm
my husband stopped driving, pulled over, and took a picture when the odometer on his old car hit 200,000 miles.
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