def seq():
    """
    Counts up sequentially from a number based on the current time

    :rtype int:
    """
    current_frame     = inspect.currentframe().f_back
    trace_string      = ""
    while current_frame.f_back:
      trace_string = trace_string + current_frame.f_back.f_code.co_name
      current_frame = current_frame.f_back
    return counter.get_from_trace(trace_string)