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26 September 2008
If I were an M&M, my color would be blue and I probably would not have an 'm' stamp. That self-observation has nothing whatever to do with what follows...
Despite the connotations and general knowledge, 'lucky bamboo' is not in fact bamboo. It is a type of corn plant native to Cameroon. It is as Chinese as fortune cookies. Nonetheless, the Chinese populations in western countries have adopted this hearty plant and applied certain aspects of their own culture in the way of feng shui in keeping them in the house.
2 together is for Luck, 3 for Happiness, 4 for Wealth, 5 for Health, 6 for Love & Marriage and 8 for Long Life.
Taking my application for a sort of dream job at Pitt into account, I'm incredibly nervous because the two I had bunched together withered, became yellow and died within the period of time between my application and interview. I salvaged the sprouts and these will probably be a very healthy plant in about 5 months. Does this mean that I have no hope for any luck until then?
While generally speaking, I do not subscribe to such superstition, I have found a certain truth in how these plants affect feng shui.
In a desperate attempt to alleviate the stress of waiting to hear of the fate of my less than stellar interview, I have hastily dumped two of the sprouts into the same container and wrapped them with a rubber band.
While this may seem foolhardy, useless and inconsequential, I find that having these plants arranged thusly improves the general well being of my house.
Just in case, please keep your fingers crossed that I hear back positively about this job.
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