I Sent Her Flowers - Is It Too Soon? CHECK EDIT!

Thursday, September 04, 2008

I Sent Her Flowers - Is It Too Soon? CHECK EDIT!
This is a guest blog submitted by sleepyhead.
Lately I've been spending a decent amount of my time talking to a girl I met at a friend's house party. We've met up a few times and seem to get along great. She's a senior at a school about a 100 miles away from where I live. I don't mind the distance. It gives me time to work, go to the gym, hang out with my friends.
During one of our conversations earlier this week, she mentioned she'd never received a package through the mail during college. I found that very odd - my friends and family sent me stuff all the time when I was in school. I told myself this would be a perfect time to surprise her with something through the mail. Luckily for me, she had her school mailbox and address posted on her Facebook profile, so that solved the biggest hurdle. If I had asked for her address, she would know what I was up to.
So I decided I would have some flowers and a small teddy bear sent to her school (she should be getting them in a few hours, by the way). I asked Miss Double Shot this morning if this gesture was too much. She said it was "peachy," saying that I'd earn brownie points because I took the time to listen to what she had to say and surprised her.

I know we haven't been talking for long and I do like her, but was sending her flowers to her school after knowing her for only two weeks a little too much or a "peachy" gesture?
Have you ever sent flowers to someone or had them sent to you?
Edit: She got 'em and loved 'em.

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I think you score an A here, unless for some reason she really doesn't like you. If she doesn't, then the fact that you found her address may come off as horribly creepy.
However, if that's not the case, I'm sure it will come off as a very sweet and thoughtful surprise. I'd be happy about it.
- 9/4/2008 4:23 PM
- JaydenWolf@xanga (message)
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If she likes you, she'll think it's "peachy," but if she doesn't, she'll probably find it creepy. But it could depend on the girl as well.
- 9/4/2008 4:23 PM
- GodArt@xanga (message)
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perfect. just perfect! brownie points for you.
- 9/4/2008 4:26 PM
- k8tthelate@xanga (message)
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Awww... I think it's sweet. Just make sure that once you "catch" her that you don't give up those sweet gestures.
- 9/4/2008 4:32 PM
- LadyLissa7@xanga (message)
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What kind of flowers did you send and was the teddy bear one of those super mushy ones? The only harm that could come from this is appearing to be more into her than she is you. And if that were the case, hopefully she would have enough class to talk to you about where you stand with each other. Otherwise this is the cutest gesture because not only are you showing that you listened to her but your also showing that you care what she had to say. Big point for that because those are the main complaints with girls.
I've been with a guy for over a year and still haven't had and 'surprise' gifts. This girl is lucky!!!
- 9/4/2008 4:40 PM
- WonderGirlExtraordinaire@xanga (message)
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My boyfriend (of 2+ years now) sent a bouquet of amazing flowers to my work within the first few weeks we dated... it totally made me gush! I think she'll love it - definite brownie points!!
- 9/4/2008 4:41 PM
- anshort4angel@xanga (message)
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I think it's sweet. It definitely shows that you actually payed attention to your conversations with her. Plus it's a cute way to show you like her! Hopefully she returns the feelings, good luck!
- 9/4/2008 4:45 PM
- basedonatruestory5@xanga (message)
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I vote peachy. It's not like you've only known her for a day. You have spoken frequently and as well as spent time with each other in person. I'm sure she'll appreciate the nice gesture and if she doesn't, well maybe her roommate will like them. Juuust kidding =P
- 9/4/2008 4:48 PM
- nbdyzangel@xanga (message)
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Never too early for flowers. What a sweet gesture!
It's a good way of putting yourself out there, and now you'll have the chance to gauge her reaction. You'll find out soon if she has the same feelings for you.
- 9/4/2008 4:58 PM
- SnowGlobe2954@xanga (message)
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I have to agree with the majority. It's pretty cute; unless you sent roses and a pink teddy bear, I think you're in the clear.
- 9/4/2008 5:05 PM
- forgottenrevelations@xanga (message)
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How sweet of you! you definitely deserve brownie points :)

My aunt actually sent me a bouquet of flowers for my birthday one year. On the same day, my friend came over with another bouquet of roses, which was a complete surprise for me because I had never expected him to do that.

Sadly though, my bf doesn't send me anything even though his mom delivers flowers lol.
- 9/4/2008 5:27 PM
- tubbz87 (message)
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@GodArt@xanga - I agree.
- 9/4/2008 5:29 PM
- awokenfatality@xanga (message)
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Cute.
- 9/4/2008 5:31 PM
- miss_prettyinpink@xanga (message)
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It was sweet. A dozen red roses might've been overkill, but like a colorful mixed bouquet would've been cute.

Good for you for actually listening to her!
- 9/4/2008 5:39 PM
- serendipity3m@xanga (message)
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It's NEVER to early to receive flowers, that's for sure.

Sending the flowers right to her school was pretty bold, so if she's into you at the least she'll most likely really appreciate it.
- 9/4/2008 5:49 PM
- kaitlyn_in_wonderland@xanga (message)
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Definitely a peachy gesture! You listened to something she had to say and acted on it. I think it's cute, and definitely an A plus as long as the gift was small and understated..not anything super expensive or mushy. It's never too early for flowers!
- 9/4/2008 6:13 PM
- enterthelabyrinth@xanga (message)
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@GodArt@xanga - agreed
- 9/4/2008 6:15 PM
- MiSS__NARA@xanga (message)
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That is incredibly sweet. She'll love it. I know I would. :)
- 9/4/2008 6:16 PM
- josiebunny@xanga (message)
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Never! Flowers are great :) More men should send flowers!!
- 9/4/2008 6:55 PM
- monicamartinez@xanga (message)
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That seems like a nice gesture. Maybe she might get the hint too and act up on it.
- 9/4/2008 7:10 PM
- laytexduckie@xanga (message)
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soem people said she might find it creepy...but I don't think she would've mentioned it if she weren't hinting...
- 9/4/2008 8:04 PM
- jacigurl88@xanga (message)
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awwww.. that's so sweet and "peachy" heehee..
- 9/4/2008 8:36 PM
- Princess_Jewelia@xanga (message)
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ha - my old roomate was messing around with some guy and she had a boyfriend.
one day, i guess they were making out in the room and a box of roses came for her from the other guy. the boyfriend read the card and flipped out and she couldn't lie her way out of it. they broke up shortly after that and then started dating the other dude
i think it could definitely work in your favor too!
- 9/4/2008 8:54 PM
- twittering_machine@xanga (message)
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*Tries to remember the last time someone sent her flowers* *Fails* Sigh...

Anyway, I think it's a great idea, very sweet and thoughtful.
- 9/4/2008 8:56 PM
- mo_chic_for_jesus@xanga (message)
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What an excellent move on your part!!

My only words of advice are to make the bouquet something non-committal. No roses, but daisies or sunflowers or carnations are perfect.
- 9/4/2008 9:00 PM
- daeshii@xanga (message)
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