2009

The year 2009 was an odd year (pun intended). I wouldn't particularly want to relive it again. The second half of freshman year at SMU definitely beat the first half, and so far the first half of sophomore year beats the second half of freshman year, but 2009 was just plain bizarre for the following reasons:

*I lost my phone 5 times 

*My GPA was a 3.153

*The family I babysit for gave me a raise from $12 to $15 an hour

*Second semester freshman year I was enrolled in 13 hours of class

*I am currently enrolled in 17 hours of class

*I went on one vacation

*I had 7 overdue rentals at Blockbuster

And what do all of the numbers in these points have in common? They are odd. You might be wondering why this is significant. And I am wondering why it is not. 

Yes, I'm sure I could think of just as many scenarios that would encompass even numbers, but 2009 was not an even year. I tell myself I am not superstitious because I feel no remorse for walking under a ladder or breaking a mirror. Breaking a mirror just sucks. But at the same time, what if life was just one big sign? Or series of signs? 

Why or how could I lose my phone five times? For the reason that I am forgetful and clumsy most likely, (or maybe there is some kind of SINISTER alterior motive being plotted by the thing in the place) but also maybe because after five times, I begin to understand the why and the how, and I take corrective measures to prevent it from happening again, which I did. But why after 5 occasions would I change my ways? That is the very question I am pondering. 

And why would the family I babysit for choose a $3 increase, changing my hourly pay from $12 to $15? Obviously due to the fact that I am a terrific babysitter and deserved it, but why? Because it is the year 2009. And 2009 is an odd year. 

It is an interesting thought to consider: What if every odd situation that occurs during an odd year was important? And I do not yet know the significance of the events and scenarios. It is a pretty stupid thought, but compelling too. 

Think about it.