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iaihj (Bar Brrl Flowers send mixed message STAFF REPORT To your average guy, flowers are really intimidating. The willingness to walk into a store busting at the seams with fragrant blooms, lacy rib bons and other such frilly things probably means that you’re, well, whipped. Totally whipped. But, you know, for Valentine’s Day, that’s not really a bad thing. In fact, it’s a good thing. Chicks like flowers. So do most guys, for that matter. And really, they’re just flowers. A bundle of fresh blossoms doesn’t mean you’re going to be slipping a sparkly ring on anyone’s finger anytime soon. So calm down. Now, you just need some help with that flowerphobia. Don’t worry it’ll be OK. One of the first rules to buy ing flowers for that special some one is to be spontaneous. But it’s Valentine’s Day, so that doesn’t really apply here. But there are other ways to be surprising. Instead of the clas sic red roses that seem to be the requisite for the holiday, try anew color. All roses are symbolic of love, but their colors carry significant meanings. Opinions vary on what each color signifies, but Web sites such as 800florals.com offer a basic rundown. Yellow roses, traditionally thought to be emblematic of friend ship, can be a tribute to joy and gladness. Peach roses show grati tude, appreciation and admiration. Or branch out even more try anew flower. Experts at Aboutflowers.com suggest mixing a Valentine’s bouquet with flowers that are usually associated with spring. Popular choices include lilies, irises, tulips, daffodils, hya cinths, tuberoses or freesias. Other flowers can carry impor tant meaning, too. White lilies proclaim, “It’s heavenly to be with you.” (Be careful with tiger lilies they stand for pride and wealth, and your recipient might not know how to react to that kind of mes sage.) Yellow tulips send a cheery mes sage, meaning, “There’s sunshine in your smile.” The flower, in general, means “perfect lover”... so maybe all you flower purchasers out there should go with that. Whatever you do, though, don’t buy carnations. According to the 1-800-FLORALS, white carnations mean “pure love,” and red carna tions say, “My heart aches for you.” But no matter the color, they all scream “cheapskate.” If you’re worried about price flowers can be expensive, with a dozen roses generally going for about SBO there are better cheap alternatives. Go for daisies. They’re cute, bright and sweetly innocent. Or maybe dandelions. At least that would be funny... if your loved one has sense of humor. But when all else fails, seek pro fessional help. Any florist will able to help you create an arrangement that will fit the recipient’s personal ity, your message and, most impor tantly, your budget. Chapel Hill offers several florists within walking distance of campus, including University Florist and Gift Shop at 124 E. Franklin St. and Chapel Hill Florist at 200 W. Franklin St. Contact the Features Editor atfeatures@unc.edu. Gome Bee IdJltat'l fieut! New cocktail dresses arriving daily! Coming soon BCBC and Shoshanna bathing suits. Bring this ad in for 10% off your total purchase. (Excluding sale items) MEADOWMONT VILLAGE • CHAPEL HILL • 919.969.8886 Dating on the Hill Religious differences don’t stop love BY JACKIE RANDELL STAFF WRITER A rule of thumb: Don’t talk about religion or politics. Both are volatile issues, not suited for polite discourse. Another adage: You can’t argue with faith. Attempting to coerce someone into adopting your belief system is futile. But when you’re in a relation ship, all issues are fair game, espe cially when it comes to religion and its impact on your future. Interfaith relationships are a perpetual compromise. Parents are pushy, holidays are hard, and the more serious it gets, the more the problems might escalate. Parents aside, other issues can arise. What religion will the chil dren be? What holidays to cel ebrate? How much are you willing to compromise? Resolutions to religious quan daries come in many forms. Conversion is an option, as is com promise and coercion. And deciding which course of action is best for any given couple might necessitate counseling from a religious adviser, whether it is a rabbi or a priest. Dr. Phil says the measure of a good relationship is its ability to meet the needs of both the people involved. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2005 When it comes to the religious aspect of the relationship, the same is true. As long as both people feel spiritually fulfilled, the relation ship is worth maintaining. Take “Meet the Parents,” for example. When Ben Stiller disclos es that he is Jewish to his fiancee’s Christian ex-boyfriend, he is met with tolerance and appreciation. “Really? Well, so was J.C.,” replies Owen Wilson. Focusing on common points of religious sects might lead couples to realize that the idiosyncrasies that define the differences are Skow your sweetkeart kow muck you care tkis MU! Valentin*; s Day! 929-1119 iff 124 E. Franklin Street Come in today to ckoose flowers for your special > £ sweetkeart or order online. m irrelevant. Differing doctrines don’t spell doom for lovers. That which you call your faith is merely a facade for a shared spirituality, the core of any sect. To perpetuate the abundance of Shakespearean allusions being thrown around the Valentine’s Day: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose/ By any other name would smell as sweet.” Contact the A&E Editor at artsdesk@unc.edu. 5
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