When users here message me, they almost always ask what my username means since it seems to be very enigmatic. I thought it would be a good idea to address it in a post.
As I have explained in the past, I have cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition which causes digestive fluids, sweat, and mucus to become thick and sticky—blocking up airways, digestive passages, and other ducts throughout the body. Because of the blockages caused by CF, the disease is eventually fatal.
The term "65 roses" was coined in the late-1960’s, by Richard (Ricky) Weiss a four-year-old with cystic fibrosis. Ricky hearing the name of his disease for the first time, pronounced cystic fibrosis as "65 Roses." To this day, the term "65 Roses" has been used to help children put a name to their condition. The phrase has since become a registered trademark of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The rose, appropriately the ancient symbol of love, has become a symbol of the foundation as well.
