beaches, brits, and babysitting

So, two weeks till the beach!! If I am able to go that is... there was a little scheduling problem, but it turns out it might not be a problem after all? For now, I will cling fast to the dream that I will be on the Black Sea in only 12 days.

I recieved some VERY interesting news the other day. An American friend of mine (who was a volunteer and now works in Sofia) called to tell me that there is a British girl living in my town! She is my age, and she works at his organization. She was volunteering, but now she is staying indefinately. I just got her number last night, and I actually tried to call her today, but no answer. Either way, I'm really excited to meet her! I hope we become good friends... it would be amazing to have someone I get along with (and who's my age/on the same page as me) so close! Plus she can help me plan my future trip to London.

And speaking of London, I am 99% sure I will be there for New Years. I am planning about a week long trip with another volunteer. We want to buy plane tickets this month before the price goes up. And that way, we are basically forcing each other to commit! Although, I have no problems with making/solidying plans. I have been bound and determined to go to London since.... I don't know, birth? Anyways, I'm super pumped that it's becoming a reality!

I spent last night in Sofia again. It has fast become my favorite place to go. There's just something so comforting about it. It's really nothing like Atlanta, but it's the closest thing to it... and some of the districts are actually quite picturesque. Plus, I discover something new every time I go... this particular time, I discovered Bulgarian karaoke. I must say that it was pretty typical, except that it was even more hilarious than in the states, because it's Bulgarians attempting English songs. But it was cute and I had fun. AND, i ate sushi!! A whole plate!! It was tuna, a more mild fish... but those of you who know me, know this is a pretty big deal. I have to admit... I liked it! And I didn't die, so that's good.

Then tonight I went to a "rock concert" here in Kyustendil, which is basically code for cover songs by local bands. I met yet another American who is living here in Kyustendil. (The running total of native English speakers {including myself} in Kyustendil: four americans-- three being volunteers, and one brit). This lady seemed interesting. She is a young mother with two precious daughters, and she's married to a Bulgarian man. I'm not really sure what their plan is... how long they are staying, etc. I don't think they know what their plan is. I offered to babysit though, and she quickly took my phone number!

All for now. It is getting late. One last thing. I tried an aerobics class and I really liked it. Finally something I can get into! And stick with.