It's The Day Of The Rose...

The connoisseurs of love claim that "Rose Day" officially welcomes the week long celebration of love across the world.

Well let me clarify that this post is definitely not about the history or whereabouts of this special day or any other day that is a part of the seven day run up to the "Valentines Day". This post would also not rant about how a rose feels out of reach on this special day.

For me this day is all about happiness, and sharing your happiness with people who are close to you-

Your circle of dear ones...

As I look back, I can recall Rose Days when time spent with dear ones was truly cherished...

Home grown roses given out to our favorite teachers at school; The graduation year when I bought roses for all my close pals and loved the glint it brought to their eyes; the inummerable rose sales that we organized at TCND followed by a competition - may the famous one win the maximum roses and not to forgret our dear General Manager who would gift hand picked roses to all the lovely ladies working in his team; Bunch of wild english roses being gifted to your 4am buddy - your best gal; Sheepishly organizing a beautiful bouquet for a best buddy who is all set to propose to his darling; Recieving beautiful buds from kids whom I trained; Gifting roses to the crazy HR gang at one of my offices; and the list can go on...

Working odd hours may not let me catch up with people dear to me but I would still try and share my best wishes.

"You all...whom I dearly love! On this Rose Day, may you be showered with lots of happiness, special moments, cherished memories and togetherness; I wish I could spend time with you and gift you some beautiful roses. However, I will make up for it by reaching out to you in my own way".

Stay blessed and have a lovely day ahead.

It's the day of the "Rose" so go ahead and gift one.

Happy Rose Day Dear Ones...