A Flower a day keeps the Frown Away

I was supposed to be at my customer’s place at 2pm. But I only managed to leave my office at 1.20pm and arrived at the florist at 1.40pm. I texted my customer to inform her that I would be running a little late.

Yesterday evening, I called up the florist who I used to deal with back in my marketing days. I ordered 6 sets of bouquets which consist of 3 stalks of red carnations with fillers. In addition, an extra special bouquet for someone important and special – a stalk of sunflower with fillers and leaves, wrapped with cheery color wrapping papers. I specifically instructed the florist to make all of them pretty. I was excited yet worried to see the flowers that I’ve ordered yesterday. Excited to see how they were being wrapped up and at the same time, worried if they didn’t turn out nice. You know, it is a gift and it is all about packaging in this world, to impress or disappointed (make or break). (Sorry, was rushing all the way, I didn't take a photo of them)


Wow, they turned out nice. Something simple and pleasant. The store assistant helped me to carry them to my car, placed all them standing to avoid any water being leaked out. I rushed over to Shah Alam and walked super fast to the office.

I waited for awhile at the reception area. Later, I was called into the office.

There are 6 customers who will receive the flowers. I walked to the second room first as she is the important one. She looked a bit down when I stopped in front of her room. She told me she was feeling down and stressed. I passed the bouquet with the sunflower to her. Her face expression changed to a happy, cheered up one; immediately.

Wow, I realized how powerful flowers are…especially when you give someone her favourite flower!

I went on being a ‘flowerina’ giving away the bouquets. Some of them were surprised to receive it. One of them hugged me. Well, the red carnations were in conjunction to Mother’s Day this weekend. Each card has a motherly quote on it.

It motivated me even more to own a floral shop now. Since young, I always dream of owning my own shop filled with flowers. This is simply because such a fragile, tangible item is able to make someone smile.

I just feel happy seeing someone smile and laugh. I knew I've made someone happy. ;)