Today I went to school and taught English to my Tourism students. The theme was Veterans Day. I shared my many experiences in the military, what American families do during this celebration, how homes are decorated with white, blue, and red as well as flags, and how different towns honor the veterans in so many wonderful ways. I mentioned how proud I was of having worn the military uniform and my pesonal feelings about the flag, my country, as well as my boot camp experience in Fort Jackson, NC.
At one point, my students were distracted collecting money from each other. I was concerned that they were not paying attention. When asked what they were doing, they told me that they needed to make copies for a class immediately before the copy machine place closed. Little I knew that at the end of the class period right before I left, one of them would show up with a huge cake and two bottles of soda pop. One student had asked two other from another class to go to town and purchase them to surprise me.
I was in shock when I saw the cake and my students clapped their hands wishing me a Happy Veteran's Day! I was thrilled and shed a few tears of joy. Nobody had ever done something so special for me on this special day. How grateful I am for these fantastic students whom I will never forget for the rest of my life.
Of course, traditions still exist. I had to take the first bite not knowing that it meant to literally take it from the cake. I hesitated it a little bit and when I placed my mouth in this delicious cake of tres leches, the student who was holding it moved it towards my face...
...and my face was completely dirty....At one point, my students were distracted collecting money from each other. I was concerned that they were not paying attention. When asked what they were doing, they told me that they needed to make copies for a class immediately before the copy machine place closed. Little I knew that at the end of the class period right before I left, one of them would show up with a huge cake and two bottles of soda pop. One student had asked two other from another class to go to town and purchase them to surprise me.
I was in shock when I saw the cake and my students clapped their hands wishing me a Happy Veteran's Day! I was thrilled and shed a few tears of joy. Nobody had ever done something so special for me on this special day. How grateful I am for these fantastic students whom I will never forget for the rest of my life.
Of course, traditions still exist. I had to take the first bite not knowing that it meant to literally take it from the cake. I hesitated it a little bit and when I placed my mouth in this delicious cake of tres leches, the student who was holding it moved it towards my face...
As you already know, Mexicans love to show their love and gratitude with hugs and kisses. Each one of them approached me and hugged me so sincerely.
It was good luck that I cut the cake.....
....So that's exactly what I did...with a....spoon...!
Awesome, Jorge!! The generosity and thoughtfulness of students is amazing here, isn't it? Love your pic with the mordida!
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