Okay, so, I had this wild idea the other day. What if I just… put some money outside my house? Sounds crazy, right? But I was curious to see what would actually happen. So, I decided to give it a shot.
First off, I grabbed some cash – nothing too crazy, just a few bucks. Then, I thought, where’s the best spot to put it? I didn’t want it to be too obvious, but I also didn’t want to lose it or forget where I put it. I thought about burying it in the yard, but I remembered this thing I read about using Otter boxes and burying those. I figured I didn’t have one of those and also didn’t want to risk it getting dug up by some animal or something.
Finding the Perfect Spot
After pacing around my yard for a bit, I decided to put the money in a small, waterproof baggie. I tucked it under a loose brick near my front porch. It felt kind of like a mini treasure hunt, except I was the one hiding the treasure and the one who would find it.
Waiting Game
Now came the hard part – waiting. I set a reminder on my phone to check on the money in a few days. I went about my usual routine, but every time I walked past that brick, I couldn’t help but wonder if the money was still there. Did someone find it? Did it get blown away by the wind? Was a squirrel running around with my cash?
Checking the Money
Finally, the day arrived to check on my little experiment. I went outside, my heart beating a little faster than usual. I lifted the brick, and there it was – the baggie with the money, safe and sound. Honestly, I was a bit surprised. I kind of expected something to happen, like maybe the money would be gone, or maybe it would rain and the money will be destroyed.
After a few days, I decided to leave it out a bit longer, just to see if anything different would happen. Another week, I checked again. Still there. A whole month, the money was still there.
What I Learned
So, what did I learn from this slightly odd experiment? Well, a few things:
- People are not that nosy: It seems like most people aren’t actively searching for loose cash under bricks.
- Nature is unpredictable: Even though the money was fine this time, I’m sure that had it rained heavily or if a strong wind came through, it might have been a different story.
- It is not a great idea: The risk is higher than the reward. I mean, who would want to lose their money just for kicks?
In the end, I took the money back inside. It felt good to have it back in my wallet, where it belonged. This whole thing got me thinking, though. I read somewhere that putting coins in the corners of a new room is supposed to bring good luck. And in some places, like Ireland, people carry special coins in their pockets for fortune. Maybe there’s something to these old traditions. I might try the coin-in-the-corner thing next time I move, but I definitely won’t be leaving any more cash under random bricks in my yard!
