birthday at school

when i walked into my first class on my birthday, my precious 9th graders all stood and sang to me (in english). i was so happy they remembered. of course, i did mention in passing last week that my birthday was the 4th. i wouldn't normally have been so shameless in doing this, but i'm sure i would have been so bummed if no one told me happy birthday on my birthday.

in another class, this was on the board for me!

these students gave me a gift of chocolate and a small bear that smells like perfume or potporri or something. i love it and it's freshening up my living room we speak.
there is some magical chocolate in this region of the world. milka. mmmm. some kids gave it to me. my very first hungarian birthday present!
aniko' (colleague) gave me a clock radio because i mentioned i didn't have a radio. i'm pretty sure she wants me to listen to hungarian music all the time to learn the language. little does she know i'm just using this as an alarm clock. muahaha.an overwhelming percentage of the loot was/candy, so my sweet tooth is taken care of until christmas, i'm sure! there is also a black and white purse (from rita - coworker) and it's so cute!! i can't wait to use it, little cutie thing. don't be jalous of my chocolate, guys.here is a video of some birthday greetings students wrote on the board before i came to class. so sweet and thoughtful. :)