Down with the flu

Forgive me Silence Breakers for not updating this site for quite a while it's coz I'm not feeling well, I've been down with the flu and I've been coughing a lot for the past week. Although I was sneezing and wheezing my nose out, I did have a simple and memorable Valentine's. Unfortunately my girl also got the sniffles (I think from me) and so I had to take care of her too. It's been a very cold week and the weather was really not helping us to get better. I tried drinking lots of water but it just made me pee a lot. haha. So far, I'm feeling "bloggy" so here's my newest post. Well, Valentine's has passed but I just wanted to share some real facts about this romantic season.

• Hearts
• Hearts are a symbol of love. When someone gives you his or her heart, it means the person is giving his whole self. Thus, a heart pierced by Cupid's arrow has become a symbol of Valentine's Day.
• Cupid
• According to Roman mythology, anyone hit by Cupid's arrow falls in love the first person he or she sees. The naughty son of Venus, the Goddess of Love, is known as Eros, son of Aphrodite, in Greek mythology.
• Why the color Red?
• Red is an emotionally intense color that stimulates hearts to beat faster and hastens breathing. Wearing red makes you noticeable and look heavier.
• Color of Roses
  
• Roses are known as the queen of flowers and symbolize love and forgiveness. In some cultures, the color of roses convey certain meanings.
• Red is for Love and Passion
• Yellow means Friendship, Joy, Gladness and Freedom
• Black says Farewell or Mourning
• Pink or Peach conveys Gratitude, Appreciation, Admiration or Sympathy
• White emphasizes True Love, Reverence, Purity or Secrecy
• So you wanna impress your lady?
• If you want to impress (and surprise) your loved one, this is the flower to give. It's called the Rafflesia Arnoldii, this rare bloom is found in rain forests of Indonesia, can grow up to a meter across and weigh up to 11 kilos. It has no visible leaves, stems, or roots and lives as a parasite on a certain wild vine. It takes months for its bud to bloom and its blossom lasts only for a few days. When in bloom, it emits a malodorous scent similar to rotting meat. While this smell attracts insects that pollinate the plant, your Valentine might not appreciate the stench! So my advice? Stick to roses!