Good intentions killed my plant!

Just like video killed the radio star my intentions killed this plant. A few weeks ago I was out weeding my peppermint and I clipped a few pieces to put in a jar with water just to see how long they would last. I am happy to report they WOULD have lasted quite a long time had I not let all the water evaporate out of the jar. It even started sprouting roots so I could have replanted and got a whole new plant. I put water in that thing twice a week for like three weeks then one day just totally forgot about it. It was sitting in my kitchen window right near the sink where i spend lots time with my hands in WATER washing dishes.  All is actually not lot though. I can use the now dried leaves as peppermint tea.

I had good intentions though. That counts for something doesnt it? I think about little projects I started or planned to start that got forgotten about. Dreams I had that were thrown to the wayside and sadly even friendships that sort of fizzle out because I kept intending to call them. With friendships we even sometimes justify it by saying "well its a two way street and they could have just as easily called me". They could but maybe life got just as busy for them as it got for you or maybe life got pretty stinky and your call could have been much used. Dont worry I am not writing to make anyone feel terrible. I have actually started 2 posts the past 2 days that slowly turned into crazy rants. Thats what happens when you decide to keep up with the world news.

I am here to hopefully give you hope and tell you to stop reading political news for a few days, your blood pressure will thank you. I want you to think about something you have intended to do but havent. If its because of time think how you can rearrage your schedule to make the time. Could it be something as simple as turning off the screen, thats tv or tablet? I wont lecture you about your facebook addiction as long as you dont mention my Pinterest one. Is money stopping you? Maybe you need to look at your budget or maybe you need to make a budget. Where can you save money to put towards your goal or dream or how can you make some extra money?  You have had your intention or you dream now its time to move on to your plan.

Think about relationships that you have and are there any people you wish to reach out to. People you may think about in the morning but then get busy and look at the clock at night and think its too late to call. I texted a friend last night at 10:30pm. I freaked when I realized the time. Shes actually someone I talk to often I just saw something on Pinterest and didnt want to forget to tell her about it.

I am reading a book right now that takes place right after WWII and its all written as letters to and from different people. It has really made me sad how the art of letter writing will be lost if not already. Reaching out to someone could be as simple as sending them a card that says "Been really busy but miss talking to you. Lets do tea." You dont have to do tea thats just one of my favorite things.


Water your intentions, help them grow roots into a plan or relationship and watch them take root to establish your goal garden. Can you tell I am a little excited about fall gardening?


Lots of Love

Mrs Ladybug