It's currently about noon, and I'm typing away at my little Ikea desk in my room in my flat. Here in Russia, it's a national holiday! What holiday? Well, it turns out that everyone I ask about it is confused, which is understandable. I just did a little websearch for November 4th, and apparently today is a mix between a celebration of the October Revolution and a celebration of all of the peoples of Russia uniting to preserve their country, without even needing a czar to help them. This holiday is new, as of 2005, and it is so confusing that they had to make a movie to show all of Russia what is being celebrated. *Phew*
Whatever. I get the day off, and that's all that really matters!
My flatmates and I are currently cleaning our rooms and studying Russian, to celebrate productivity on this national holiday! Later we are heading into the city to waltz around and meet up with some friends for sushi.
Things that have happened since I last posted:
- Halloween. We had a big party for our students, and I dressed as a politically-incorrect (in the U.S.) GYPSY -- a.k.a. цыганка (thank you Marion for the idea!). Here you see me with a few of my lovely teenage students! We also had a big teachers-extended-friends party in Mitishi, which was INTERESTING to say the least...
- Sarah's birthday.
Now, this was a big adventure in the center of Moscow. It included DELECTABLE 
Georgian food
, AND the world's biggest ice cream sundae (a.k.a. the KITCHEN SINK). This little baby had TWELVE scoops of ice cream, and every delicious topping you could ask for! Chad and I thought it would make the PERFECT birthday treat, and I think it did the job well...
We acquired the fantastic dream-boat of a sundae at the VERY American Starlite Diner. We're going back this weekend for Sunday brunch (bring it on, pancakes and eggs!)
*Thank you Sarah for these lovely pictures. I apologize for not knowing how to make them look pretty on my post.
That's all the excitement for now, folks. Enjoy, and happy Unity Day!
I heard today was celebrating when they drove the Poles out. But I'm with you...yay for a day off!
ReplyDeleteNice blog, Heather! Glad you found our Halloween party interesting...I found the mess the next day interesting (what happened that night?).
ReplyDeleteoh my gosssh ice creammmmmm. heather the fat kid in me is sooo jealous!! also holidays are soo funny in other countries. there have been two korean holidays here like that were there is debate/contradicting views as to what they are actuallly for....good for u studying russian, and great costume you look very pretty. how fun! russians dont celebrate halloween do they? only at english school, yes?!
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