The 14 Days of Valentine's Day: Flowers for February 2nd.

To My Chocolate Rose Fans -

When you hear or think of the words "Valentine's Day," what comes to mind? Is it chocolates? Diamonds? A kiss? A fancy restaurant? Flowers? Roses?

Have you ever noticed that the price of flowers, specifically roses, skyrockets during the holidays, especially with Valentine's Day? It's like the florists know that every guy, husband, father, friend, is flocking to the flower shop to buy sweet smelling love for their significant other. They jack the prices way up in order to anticipate high sales. And, at various other holidays during the year, the prices jump a few feet, too. Yet, through the remainder of the year, the price of roses seems to plummet. They're still expensive, but much more reasonable.

Traditionally, flowers have symbolized a variety of things. The color of flowers, like yellow roses, signifies "friendship." Whereas the number of roses, like a dozen red roses, signifies "love." Still, 15 yellow roses represents an "apology."

So, what is it exactly about flowers that causes the female spirit, or anyone for that matter, to get all giddy inside and, even perhaps, blush?

Here are my thoughts from a single gal's hazel eyes:
*Appreciation. Women like to feel that they mean something to their guy.
*Love. Women want to be known and assured that they are loved. Especially in the romantic kind-of-way. Love that is represented in the small and daily ways, that may often come across as insignificant, carry the most weight for me.
*Acceptance. Women want to feel that they are accepted by one main guy instead of a floundering sea of guppies.
* Commitment: Roses/flowers symbolize commitment to a relationship with sincere (hopefully!) thoughts into putting a gal's needs above your own.
*Hope: Ladies, we like to be hopeful. It's important not to "right off" every guy that comes along. Yes, there are some petty piranhas out there, but for every one of those pointy shaped teeth fish, there are beautiful, majestic dolphins, swimming in their midst. It's just important to keep hoping, never give up, and always know that you deserve the best.

cheers.