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It's been quite a long while since I haven't had written a blog on MyEC. When I was preparing for my exam a few weeks ago, I had lots of ideas to blog. However, the moment I logged into MyEC after my exam, all seemed to vanish into thin air ! Naturally, I was looking for something to write about because I had come back to MyEC and also because I had only a little time to stay here, for I had to prepare for another exam.

Today, while browsing through the net, I came across birth flowers and their meanings. I didn't know about them before and I guess same goes true for many, if not all, members here.

I think virtually everyone knows about birthstones: the precious gems which represent each month of the year. They are the symbol for the month in which a person was born and are regarded as a good luck charm for the wearer. Each of them has a meaning behind it.

Similarly, each month is also represented by flowers! You've got a couple flowers to choose from. So if you want to give flowers to someone but can't decide which ones to choose, you've now a list of flowers to choose from and be prepared to be the recipient's new favorite person!

♣ January Birth Flowers: Carnation and Snowdrop ♣

1. CARNATION: It comes in many different colors to convey different meaning.

♥Pink Carnation: Affection.         ♥Red Carnation: I love you!

♥White Carnation: Pure love.      ♥Stripped Carnation: Regret that a love is not shared.

♥Yellow Carnation: Rejection or disappointment.

2. SNOWDROP: In the past, it was considered bad luck due to the fact that it would always seem to appear to grow in graveyards. Nowadays, it signifies hope and beauty!

♣ February Birth Flowers: Violet and Primrose ♣

1. VIOLET: It symbolizes watchfulness, loyalty, faithfulness, humility and chastity. One interesting fact is that "violet" comes in different colors like blue, yellow, cream and mauve/violet!

2. PRIMROSE: It lets someone know you can't live without them!

♣ March Birth Flowers: Daffodil and Narcissus Jonquilla(Jonquil/Jonquille) ♣

1. DAFFODIL: It means unequaled love; the sun is always shining whenever your significant other is around. When the bright yellow daffodil pokes through late winter's ground, it's like a long-awaited friend returning home and a birth flower anyone would be proud to call their own. Symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings. They promise happiness and joy.
2. JONQUIL: It represents desire for affection returned. It also is used to convey sympathy.

♣ April Birth Flowers: Daisy and Sweet Pea ♣

1. DAISY: It conveys innocence, loyal love (love that conquers all), and purity. It is also a flower given between friends to keep a secret; the daisy means "I'll never tell." Epitomizing childlike joy and playfulness, this April birth flower captures the essence of spring’s happy-go-lucky, forever-young attitude.

2. SWEET PEA: It blissful pleasure, but is also used to say good-bye.

♣ May Birth Flowers: Lilly Of The Valley and Hawthorn Plant ♣

1. LILLY OF THE VALLEY: This beautiful flower signifies sweetness, humility, and a return to happiness.

2. HAWTHORN PLANT: Symbolizes hope and supreme happiness. Hawthorne signifies that you want only the best for the recipient.

♣ June Birth Flowers: Rose and Honeysuckle ♣

1. ROSE: Love, passion, beauty and perfection. The rose is rich with history and meaning. The world's most beautiful flower has more meanings than one can count!

♥Pink Rose: Perfect Happiness.           ♥ Red Rose: I love you!

♥White Rose: Innocence and purity.     ♥Yellow Rose: Jealousy or a decrease in love.

A bouquet of roses means sincere gratitude, whereas a single rose amplifies the meaning of the color (a single red rose means "I REALLY love you").

2. HONEYSUCKLE: It's a strong symbol for the everlasting bonds of love. ♣ July Birth Flowers: Water Lily and Larkspur/Delphinium ♣

1. WATER LILY: It symbolizes purity and majesty.

♣ August Birth Flowers: Gladiolus/Sword Lily and Poppy ♣

1. SWORD LILY/ GLADIOLUS: It represents strength and moral integrity – not surprising when you consider that its name comes from the Latin word for sword, "gladius." But while its sword-shaped stems may imply Roman gladiators, its romantic flowers are capable of piercing a heart with their beauty – explaining why infatuation is another one of its meanings as well.
2. POPPY: A red poppy signifies pleasure, a white poppy is given for consolation, and a yellow poppy wishes wealth and success.

♣ September Birth Flowers: Aster and Morning Glory ♣

1. ASTER: With their lush texture, rich hues and wildflower beauty, it's easy to see why asters have had a long association with magical powers. In ancient times, it was believed that when aster leaves burned, their perfume could drive away evil. Today, this September birth flower is known as a talisman of love and an enduring symbol of elegance.2. MORNING GLORY: It's a simple symbol of affection.

♣ October Birth Flowers: Marigold and Cosmos ♣

1. MARIGOLD: They are often given as a sign of warm or fierce, undying love, or as a way of saying that you're content with being with the recipient.

2. COSMOS: A symbol of order, peace, and serenity.♣ November Birth Flower: Chrysanthemum ♣

A red Chrysanthemum means "I love you;" a white Chrysanthemum means innocence, purity, and pure love; a yellow Chrysanthemum means slighted love.

♣ December Birth Flowers: Narcissus and Holly ♣

1. NARCISSUS: It embodies the idea that you want your beloved to stay just the way they are.2. HOLLY: Symbolizes your wish for domestic happiness.

I dedicate this blog to all members of MyEC!