It has been 11 days so far, and the centerpiece is still alive! Though it is not as perky as it once was, and a little less green, there is still hope that a plant can survive in Nikki Pribnow’s office. With fading vital signs, Pribnow thought it would be a good idea if the centerpiece enjoyed a little bit of the outdoors, but the direct sunlight and the sole of Jamie Schroeder’s shoe ultimately had the reverse effect.