Okay, so the alliteration is for my mom but I am having a wonderful birthday!
The day's note even finished and my birthday is splendid (to use
the word Mr. Erik Kraft wished me). Yesterday I made about 100 cookies of one
recipe for the third grade students, about 50 cookies of another recipe for
the teachers, and about 50 more cookies of a 3rd recipe also for the
teachers. Today they were enjoyed. When I was visiting each 3rd
grade class to give them treats I was presented with cards, flowers, and gifts.
It made for a lovely start of the day. They all enjoyed the cookies, or at
least if anyone didn’t they said nothing, so guess what we’re doing during
English tomorrow? Sugar cookie recipe J
Then I got all the goodies for the teachers ready in the
teachers’ room. There were the cookies I made, popcorn, nuts, dried fruit, chocolates,
hard candies, soda, and iced tea. Little did I know they had a HUGE surprise
planned for me. Something I’ve definitely been wanting. They gave me a
traditional Bulgarian outfit/costume from my region. It’s beautiful and I love it! I can't wait to show it off and wear if I get the chance to present about Bulgaria with students :) I
was also gifted several other things including rakia, cards, and a traditional puppet/doll representing the
women of villages who is wearing traditional dress. I love the history and traditions
of this country. It’s something I think the US lacks. The whole morning was rather wonderful. This may be one of my best birthdays ever, dare I say.
To top things off I received a beautiful short-sleeved
sweater from my Bulgarian Baba in the mail yesterday which I was able to wear
today. I also got to skype with my wonderful parents and amazing friend Miss
Krista Ryan. The day was great and I received many wishes of health, happiness,
and love. If today is an indication of the upcoming year, 26 is going to be
fantastic!
Thank you to everyone who helped me celebrate weather is was in person, online, or through the mail :)
Peace, Love, Literacy, and Reckless Curiosity.
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