Traditionally, Bulgarians give  chocolate to their friends and colleagues on their birthdays (and namedays). What a  nice tradition and as a teacher I've eaten plenty of chocolate this year. Thanks!

Anyhow, today's my birthday.  But as distance and time would have it (and the fact that I don't actually know many of you), probably I wont see  you all to give you chocolate today.  Sorry.

Rather, why not treat yourself?!  I  think it's a great excuse! Eat some chocolate, have a coffee and try to get this cold rainy day in Sofia off to a good start.