Day 13 - Wishes (11:11)

Although many people think that it doesn’t work, I am a proud believer of 11:11 wishes. I wish for all sorts of different things – material items, a good grade on a test, or even a chance to talk to the guy I like. Most of the time, these wishes don’t come true, but it has become a part of my daily routine! Whenever I catch it, I close my eyes, make a wish, and keep thinking about that wish for the rest of the minute. I say it over and over in my head, and only open my eyes when I think it has moved on to 11:12. Making a wish at this special time of day is fun for me – I don’t necessarily believe everything I wish for will come true, but it’s worth a shot, isn’t it?

I get very frustrated with myself when I miss 11:11. I often look up at the clock with a couple of minutes left before 11:11, and Facebook or Tumblr distracts me. I continue, mesmerized by the interesting information and photos on the internet, until I look up again, and realize that it is a couple of minutes AFTER 11:11. I am always overcome with disappointment, regret, and frustration. I think to myself, “If I had looked up at the clock even 30 seconds before, I would’ve been fine! But nooooo, stupid Tumblr felt it was necessary to keep my busy for too long!” But what’s the point, anyway? If barely any of my wishes come true, why keep trying? Well, it’s something I enjoy doing! Although, technically yes, I can live without making wishes at 11:11, but it’s become such a habit of mine, that I barely even think before I make the wish! It’s really bad, I know…

Why is this such an important time for me? I don’t understand! It’s just a couple of numbers on a clock, right? Why must it be such a significant, exciting part of my day? Maybe it’s the amazing feeling that rushes through me when I realize that my wish has come true, and maybe there’s hope after all. Or maybe it’s one of the only constant things in my life that I know will always be there for me, even when I don’t want it there (which won’t happen often, I can tell you that). Wishing on 11:11, for some unknown reason, is something that I look forward to every day. But, why, you ask? That, I still can’t figure out. I’ll let you know when I do.