avatarKeeley Schroder

Summary

The article is a personal reflection by the author on the significance of numbers one through seven in their life, inspired by Karen Schwartz's number challenge.

Abstract

In response to Karen Schwartz's number challenge, the author delves into the personal significance of the numbers one through seven. The author shares anecdotes and observations about how these numbers are woven into their daily life, relationships, achievements, and routines. From the single coffee enjoyed each morning to the seven-hour labor, each number is associated with a unique aspect of the author's experiences. The challenge prompts the author to acknowledge the meaningful ways numbers can represent life events, from the sentimental to the mundane.

Opinions

  • The author finds the number challenge a thought-provoking exercise, appreciating how numbers can bring meaning to life's experiences.
  • There is a humorous undertone in the author's reference to George Costanza when first introduced to the challenge.
  • The author expresses a fondness for the number one, emphasizing unique aspects of their life, such as their morning coffee routine and their one-of-a-kind husband.
  • The number two is significant for the author, highlighting their two children, two scars, and their preference for wearing minimal jewelry.
  • The author enjoys patterns of three, whether in sentence structure or home design, and appreciates the completeness it brings.
  • Four is associated with luck, as demonstrated by a family member's success in the game Yahtzee.
  • The number five represents the author's large family, with five siblings, which is humorously described as a survival challenge.
  • Six eggs are used to make scrambled eggs for the author's family, and the number six also relates to the author's educational history and job experiences.
  • Seven holds special significance as it marks the year the author started dating their partner and the duration of their labor, as well as the unique way they write the number.
  • The author tags a long list of individuals, inviting them to participate in the challenge, showing a sense of community and shared interest in personal reflection through numbers.

Bringing Meaning to My Life Through Numbers One to Seven

My response to Karen’s Schwartz’ number challenge

Photo from Etsy.

When Karen Schwartz tagged me in her new challenge What do the numbers one through seven say about your life? I couldn’t get George Costanza out of my head.

I love that Karen is building on one of my prompts from The March Challenge: What’s your lucky number?

I had a ball reading your responses to what your luckiest numbers were. You really got me thinking about all of the ways we can bring meaning to our lives through numbers.

Thanks Karen for letting us delve deeper.

What do the numbers one through seven say about your life?

#1

I drink one coffee every morning.

I have one husband, there’s no one else like him.

I graduated with First Class Honours.

We have one big, beautiful tree in our front yard and I love it. I can see it from where I’m writing this.

Photo by author.

#2

I have two children; one human and one fur.

I have two legs that carry me through every day.

I have two scars from past surgeries. One is the melanoma that was removed from my back and the other is from my adductor tenotomy, a sports injury (remember when I used to have time for sport).

I love wearing two braids.

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I only wear two pieces of jewellery, my engagement and wedding ring. (Except for when I wear earrings… but that’s hardly ever).

I’ve been to Europe twice.

#3

I like to construct sentences in threes. Example: Having to feed, bath and keep your toddler alive is bloody hard work.

I also like to hang things in threes.

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Our forever home we just bought has three bedrooms.

#4

Carl always gets a Yahtzee with fours.

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I’ve been to America four times.

#5

I have five brothers and sisters, I don’t know how I’ve survived this long. I don’t recommend siblings, they’re overrated.

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#6

I use six eggs to make scrambled eggs for me, Carl and Caelin.

I went to six different high schools before dropping out.

Add 30 to this digit and it’s the number of jobs I’ve had.

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The time my body clock wakes me up every morning to Medium. That’s right, I made it a verb.

#7

Carl and I started dating in November 2007.

I was in active labour for 7 hours and 38 minutes. (I wanted to ask for the epidural about 77 times).

I write my sevens with a dash. This is a habit I learned from when I worked in sales and had to handwrite A4 signs.

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Last year, my business celebrated its 7th birthday.

What do the numbers one through to seven say about your life? Check out Karen’s response and challenge details here:

Tagging all you challenge lovers:

Adrienne Beaumont, Autistic Widower (“AJ”), Brett Jenae Tomlin, The Sturg, Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, Richard Bailey, Marilyn Flower, Trisha Faye, Karen Schwartz, NancyO, Robert G. Longpré — [he/him] — Canadian métis, Katie Michaelson, Bernie Pullen, Laure Dorsemaine, Debika Kumari, Michelle Jimerson Morris, redkitewrites, Celia McKinley, Charisse Tyson, Julie KingGood, Amy Frances, Julia A. Keirns, Ravyne Hawke, Pamela Oglesby, Toni the Talker, Cathy Cremer, Harry Hogg, Tina, Kayla Tackett, Pat Romito LaPointe, C Cap1, Anna Itzel Cazita, K., Brandon, Misty Rae, Karen Hoffman, Deb Palmer, Susie Winfield, Vincent Pisano, Paari, Marlene Samuels, Ray Day, Randy Pulley, Michael Rhodes, Marlana Penaloza, MSW, Robin Christine Honigsberg, Lu Skerdoo.

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