Top 10: What is your lucky charm, and what makes it so special?
- Readers share the things that bring them good luck, from keychains to a special dinosaur plush
- This week’s question: What unusual item would you bring to a party as a conversation starter?
What do you carry with you on those days you need a little extra luck? Photo: ShutterstockThis week’s question: What unusual item would you bring to a party as a conversation starter?
To take part, drop us a line via this form or email us at [email protected] by 11.59pm on August 16. Tell us your name, age and school.
Yang Chun-yat, 16, TWGHs Lui Yun Choy Memorial College: My lucky charm is a keychain with “Dream Big and Make it Happen” written on it. I got it from a teacher when I graduated from Primary Six. Although she bought a hundred of them and gave one to everyone, it is my treasure and lucky charm because it always reminds me that dreaming is the only way to construct a path to the future.
Shen Ruililin, 16, Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School: I have a worn-out pencil that has accompanied me throughout secondary school. This humble instrument symbolises resilience, and it has helped me conquer countless exams and assignments and stood the test of time. It brings comfort amid uncertainties, reminding me to persevere, express myself, and embrace learning, proving that a mere pencil can indeed be a lucky charm.
Sophia Ling, 11, German Swiss International School: A crystal piano brooch my piano teacher gave me when I was little holds a special place in my heart. It has been a source of luck and inspiration throughout my musical journey. When I first started playing the piano, I didn’t really like it. However, as time passed, I developed a deep appreciation for the instrument. It became an expression of my emotions, and my dedication grew. This brooch serves as a reminder that true growth comes from persistence.
Emily Lee Cheuk-ying, 15, Carmel Secondary School: My lucky charm is neither a sparkly bracelet nor an adorable doll. It is a moment spent with a loved one: ice cream time with my father! Before every final exam and piano performance, my dad always gets me my comfort food and has a small heart-to-heart talk with me. It helps me get over my nerves, finish my exams and perform with flying colours. Maybe the true magic of my lucky charm comes from the invaluable love of my dad!
Where is the strangest place you found an item you lost?
Adrienne Fung, 17, Milton Academy (US): I have a tiny opal ring I found at a vintage market in Los Angeles a few years ago. I thought the colour would fade over time, but the stone still catches the light and shines like new. Whenever I have a big exam or somewhere important to go, I slip my ring on for an extra boost of luck.
Anson Ng, 12, St Mary’s Canossian College: My good luck charm is the four-leaf clover. On my last birthday, my mum bought me a cake and a Pompompurin, a Sanrio character, holding a plastic clover. It was so adorable, and the clover wished me good luck. Moreover, in Primary Three, my favourite teacher told us to do a project about nature, so I took a photo of a four-leaf clover near my home and shared it with my class. My teacher said she appreciated my passion for nature, and I felt so lucky!
Chloe Huang, 19, Roedean School: There’s a ballpoint pen that is not special by any means, besides the few rhinestones I stuck on it. For the last five years, I have used this same pen on every single exam, including my big A-level exams. That pen somehow makes me more confident, so I now insist on using it for anything important.
Fion Chow Wing-lam, 15, STFA Leung Kau Kui College: My lucky charm is a necklace with a cute sparrow. The sparrow represents virtues such as integrity, love and hope for the future. I love wearing the necklace on non-school days, especially when I hang out with friends, because I hope it will bring me good luck. It is also the first necklace I have ever owned.
What is the nicest gesture you’ve received from a stranger?
Hylia Chan, 10, St Paul’s Co-educational College Primary School: My lucky charm is a plush dinosaur toy gifted by a friend. When I first got it, I kept it close to me, and it promptly began to bring me good fortune. A few days after I received the toy, I attended a street performance, and the host selected me to participate. Despite having to ride a comical bicycle, I enjoyed the experience. After the performance, I was the only one in the audience to receive a gift of a $10 Canadian bill. I feel like I owe this to my charming prehistoric companion.
Jasmine Chau Tsz-ching, 13, Stewards Pooi Kei College: I have a keychain that resembles the drama mask with music notes that brings me luck. I have a lot of drama and music performances, and each one is successful as long as I carry this lucky charm in my pocket. The keychain was a gift from a music coach who was very passionate about performance art.