Feb, 14 (Valentine´s Day)

Hello there! It is nice to say hi again!

This February 14, we didn't have our Didactics class; nonetheless, we were advised to update our blogs and well, we also shared a great time with our friends. This was the most special Valentine´s at University. I brought some personalized cards for everyone, with some cute keychains in them, Miriam brought cookies, Daniela gave us all alfajores and Jonathan gave the girls some flowers. It was really nice.

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