this is a conversation that i had with one of my students this week:

S:  ms. you know i am going to russia this weekend. 
me:  that's what you told me.  but really, russia just for the weekend??"
S:  yes, ms.  of course. 
me:  ok, well i hope you have a great weekend in russia!
S:  you know ms, i am going to buy you a nice present in russia. 
me:  oh no, you really don't have to buy me anything in russia!  really!
S:  ms.  i will buy you a present and you're just going to love it.  *pause*  oh i just can't hold it in anymore!  i'm going to buy you a russian jacket ms.!

he was SO excited about this russian jacket!  i'm not even sure what he means!  but i reassured him that i have many jackets and he really doesn't need to buy me anything in russia! 

maybe i should go to russia for a weekend?! :)