International Women's Day!

Awww, today is one of my favorite holidays here in Bulgaria. Yes, it is an international holiday but here it is actually celebrated (it's kind of like Mother's Day in the states). This may be the one day where women here get some what of a break. Perhaps moms and grandmas won't have to cook today or sweep the walk or feed all the animals. Today is their day to take a break. And the day where they get tons of flowers! I think that's what I like most about this holiday...that I get flowers from my students and colleagues. I've saved every flower given to me in the last 2 years - all the flowers from when I first arrived in Bulgaria, from the first day of school, and from Women's Day. I don't know what I'll do with all of the flowers when it comes time for me to head back to the states. But for now it's just nice having them...even if 80% of them are dried up and covered in dust. :-)