I'm not sure when it happened or even why it happened but I have never been a flower lover.  I do admire the way florists have the talent of placing each flower specifically in an arrangement, having a vision in mind and creating artwork of their own. I love the fresh aroma that wafts in the air as you walk by, but for some reason I seem to appreciate them from afar and don't really need them given to me on a daily, weekly or even anniversary basis...Maybe it's because I prefer shoes? 

BUT...

I will say every so often I am surprised.  Surprised at how much I love them.  Maybe it's that one of my most special friends gave them to me, or maybe it's that my favorite flowers would be a random bouquet from Pike Place Market OR maybe it's that typically flowers are accompanied by a note or card.  Anyone who knows me knows I am a 'words' person and the handwritten message is the MOST important part of any gift!!  It doesn't have to be on a fancy card that plays music or one that unfolds with 8 sides.  Even if it's written on the paper the flowers were wrapped in, it's truly the words that mean the most.

Thank you Chantelle & Sheila for coming to visit and being YOU!!  The thing I love most about you is just that...YOU!