update on number 9.

so i have officially failed on number 9.  my basil is pretty much dead.


however, i knew this wouldn't be easy, particularly because i'm not gifted with plants.  so, while at IKEA this morning, i picked up something a little hardier. 

here is my brand new norfolk island pine. 

although i'm actually kind of allergic to pine, i'm thinking this will be okay since it's small.  i don't have to decorate it or anything... but maybe if i can keep it alive until next christmas, i can use it as my christmas tree!

wish me luck!