Galaxy Blue Orchids

Above is a picture of my all-time favourite flower, galaxy blue orchids. You can see that they're in a corsage meaning that they're not very freshly cut and appear dehydrated. I have many reasons for loving this plant. The contrast between the aquamarine/turquoise centre, the magenta inner petals and the indigo outer petals or even the slight sweet fragrance. My reason however is the significance of their appearance in my life. I first saw them years ago when I was little at our local grocery store's floral cooler room. I would stare at them and let me imagination run wild about where they were picked and how tropical it may or may not be there. Did the flowers grow on a misty island or in a boring climate controlled greenhouse?

The first time I ever saw them given as a gift to someone was when my aunt Molly visited my Grandma and handed them to her at the door as she walked in. Ever since they've had some special meaning. Whenever I was down or even thought a negative thought, they seemed to appear out of nowhere. Displayed in a friend's house, outside of a corner store, in a TV commercial etc.  The strange thing is that no matter how many times I mentioned my appreciation for this particular variety of blue orchid, nobody had ever bought them for me. Well, until my boyfriend gave me the above corsage for a Christmas function we attended. He may be a total weirdo (keep in mind that I'm rather strange too) and have bizarre political affiliations but hey, he was thoughtful enough to remember my favourite flower and endeavored to find them on a cold wet and blustery December night.

So what's my reason for posting this? Ladies, don't give up on finding love. Even if it takes over 26 years for a man to buy you your favourite flower, it still happens eventually and men still listen. I may not end up with my boyfriend forever and we may not marry but you know what, he's still an awesome friend either way. When looking for love, be certain that your special guy is a great companion and buddy. Hormones and romance can wear off however, good listening skills and thoughtfulness usually don't suddenly fade away in a man. I felt this needed to be said. Also, don't let your man buy you with extravagant gifts. Men who try to bribe women into a relationship are usually scum. It's the small things that count and that includes small gifts. Little poems, compliments written on post-its, picking a flower and putting it in your hair, opening doors etc. are all far superior to a $1000 gold necklace in my estimation. Go for substance, not bling. Please!!