you're welcome, plants I didn't buy

My freshman year of college, my humanities professor recommended that we all get potted plants. It wasn't really relevant to Humanities. But if the plant is thriving, that means things are under control enough that you're watering it regularly. If it's dead, things aren't good.

Last week I went to the grocery store and bought groceries, and this morning I realized they're all still here, because I've been to busy to make myself any food all week. I think that's a good indicator of whether things are under control.