(*sigh*) 40 days

Based on Ommi's wise suggestion, I added a countdown clock on my blog. It counts down to the end of my last full time day in the timezone upon which I base my work day. It did not escape me that the clock, today, shows the total time at 40 days.

Of course, I'm sure that it is pure coincidence that I happened to post a countdown clock on the only day that it would give me such a weighted number. But it is interesting to know that today is the beginning of a time period that has shown up as significant everywhere from Ancient Egyptian burial rituals and the story of Buddha to the myriad mentions in the Bible. All of that background resonates in me with the sense of this time as a test/trial/"hang on through this and you will get somewhere" period.

And it isn't like this will even be all that difficult. I just have to juggle 3 major projects (one for each of the jobs I'm currently covering), 4 BBs, and any of the issues with their 12-15 projects. If isn't like I have to fast in the desert or be stuffed with natron this whole time! Viewed logically, and despite my overactive sense of impending drama, I could probably do this 40 days standing on my head!