Today is Valentines day. In Japan the women are supposed to give chocolates to the man - and not just your boyf, but to all the men you know! One teacher at school bought chocolates in for everyone. I think my sister put it the most eloquently when she said 'they can kiss my ass!'I did get some tomo-chocs ('tomodachi' means 'friend' in Japanese) from a teacher at school, and a lovely text from my friend Peter. You guys rock!
My 3rd grade students asked me the other day about the Valentines day customs in England. After explaining it to them, they asked how many valentines I'd be receiving this year - cue the sad, lonely face - which they all laughed at! Anyway, yesterday they gave me a valentines present in the form of a song which one of them had written and that the janitor had put to music. Now, bear in mind that these kids are 9 and 10 years old! It was called tanpopo (dandilion) and was pretty fabulous by all accounts. It made me smile, which I suppose is what Valentines is all about. :)
Hi Shirly...Thanks for your comment on my blog...and thanks for your thoughts... It warms my heart :) :) :) I am happy that you find my blog interesting... And yes I do remember you...
ReplyDeleteSeem as if you had a good valentines day.....hey and where is my chocolate??? ... Are you planning to re-contract?? send me an email at davay21@gmail.com
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Dave