...purple...

Just Tulips and plans

2012-02-06T22:14:00.000+02:00

The flowers that my dad gave me for my graduation. One of my all time favourites.

I love tulips! Aren't they adorable? Can't wait for the purple ones in my garden to grow again. And, yes! I am officially an architect. Over and done with the university, now I am searching for an international trainee program to participate and continue my learning. I also plan lot of travelling in Europe this year, especially Italy and Germany, may be also Holland (tulips!). Also working on a portfolio and personal semi-professional web-site, learning German, getting a big-ass-crazy tattoo on my left side of the body and training. A lot.

I hope to get my new old-school camera soon and give you some nice shots.

And happy again. :")

2011 in 12

2012-01-02T22:28:00.000+02:00

My 2011 in twelve shots.

It was a wonderful year, but a sad one. A big one in my life. Time for change. I loved every single moment, the trips in Europe, the beauty of Spain and France, the perfect comfort of my home in Bulgaria. I lost my waist-long hair, some of my delusions and six dear friends of mine. I hope that they are in a better place anyway.

I found some new friends. Learned how to dance, how to make pasta from a real Italian, how to run faster and longer, found the perfect dog and planned a future trip to New York. As a result I will have a enormous tattoo on my ribs and go to study abroad again.

Enjoy!

January 2011- Barcelona, Spain.

I am writing postcards in Parque Guell to my dearest ones.

February 2011- Valencia, Spain

I gave my heart. It was made from glass. Now it is shattered to smithereens.

March 2011- Fallas

The biggest party with fire on earth. Officially. From pyromaniacs to pyromaniacs.

April 2011- City of Innovation, Valencia

We said "Hello!" to the sharks.

May 2011- Heart of Africa

I will definitely go to Africa again. And again...

June 2011- A handmade present

That never got finished anyway...

July 2011- Seville, Spain

Wonderful, hot, lovely Seville.

August 2011- Tracian valley, Bulgaria

The garden of my mother. My place for serenity and rest.

September 2011- No shots.

October 2011- Sofia, Bulgaria

At home for a little while. Four funerals, my birthday, one wedding.

November 2011- Romania-Bulgaria-Turkey

It was a long and dizzy month. Two more funerals. A cat found mom, she named him Percival.

December 2011- Dungeons and Dragons

I had an operation, I almost died. Lost my voice. Found it again.

Lost twelve kilos and all my muscle power. Stranded at home I started

to blog again, to read books and to draw. Started to smoke and quitted it again.

It was a two steps forward, two steps back.

Have a wonderful 2012! I will as our plan madness is going right on schedule.

photos: me

Merry X-mas to you all!!!

2011-12-24T13:11:00.000+02:00

It is just a stray post to wish you a happy and joyful holidays because I know that all of you deserve them! I wish you health and happiness regardless the surroundings, I also wish you more truths in your everyday life.

Don't take this religiously. It is just the occasion to stop for a moment and rethink what is most important in your life. For me it has always been and it is my family and close ones. I love you all! Thank you for your moral support and care, thank you for every single happy moment in my existence! You are great and I am a blessed person to have you around me!

Kisses and hugs!

Wednesday: A walk in the park and a cat

2011-10-19T21:42:00.000+03:00

A walk in the last warm and sunny days. An isolated bench on a hill. Autumn leafs and still green grass. A big hot cup of tea with apple, cinnamon and raisins. And a really cute cat. :")

A friend of mine passed away a couple of days ago. Although she was far away of being a close person to me, I am still sad because of her premature death. When something like this happens you realize that life is really short, beautiful and ironic. Apart of that I feel too confined at home and so it happens that I just can't work over my diploma project which theme is funeral hall. Too many grim thoughts. So I decided to pass all my free time away, at the sun. Happy and fuzzy, and warm with friends. Having a good company is something important, don't you think?

Sunny days, and "benching". What a way to pass your afternoon. We made some tries at flare photography. It was my first time at this so if you can share some advices with me, I am open for it!

Photos: me and Sto

Monday: Hot Chocolate, tea and her delicate hands

2011-10-17T21:43:00.000+03:00

A short walk with a friend. Cold weather. October is really edgy this year. I am still ill. The hot chocolate is the only solution. And tea with cinnamon and apple. A chocolate muffin.

Life is good.

And she has so delicate hands. Fingers whose touch is like feathers. Just lovely!

photos: me

A random photo: A chameleon! A bug! A thing! So cute!

2011-10-14T14:50:00.000+03:00

It is so totally cute that I had to share it! The author is a talented young girl and obviously has some really interesting objects to shoot. The colours, the sharpness, the vibrancy! :")

Chameleon by Irene Mei

And here are some more:

With a Trophy by Irene Mei

Ladybug by Irene Mei

Ominous by Irene Mei

Enjoy!

Time for a party! Not one, but two!

2011-10-13T20:35:00.000+03:00

Hello!

I hope you had a good and eventful weekend!
Mine was simply great and I want to share here the photo story from my 24-th birthday party. It is the first birthday party for me in years, so I decided to make it special and I had it divided in two: a tea party for my girls and a classic beer-tasty food-many people type for some of my friends and colleagues. It went fantastic for me, I am really happy and I hope that my guests also had good time.

First I give a eternal grateful hug to my dear Nev, because without her there wasn't meant to be a party at all. Thank you, my charming, blonde, incredibly good-looking and totally hot hostess!

...part one: Tea Party!

Some of the flowers I got for my birthday :")

Cupcakes for the tea party made especially from my mum with two totally different tastes: a salty one and sweet with apricot and cream

The perfect tea bag plate, it is quite comfortable to use. A must have for every tea lover out there.

Tea cups from real china bone porcelain with old, classy blue and white design. One of my favourites in home.

One of my presents. A glowing night lamp from IKEA. It already has a name: Spoka and I am in love with it!

Our manly companions: Eugene Petrovich a.k.a The Big Fat Cock and Zmeicho, a sweet and innocent zmei (something like a dragon from our mythology, but cooler!)

...part two: Talk, Rock and Else!

This was a more common type of union. A table covered with food and drinks, many people chatting, some rock music, some funny jokes and a cake! I enjoyed it greatly!

Photos: me and this guy :")

Happy birthday to me!

2011-10-06T18:16:00.000+03:00

I write only to say that it is my birthday today! Yay! I turn 24 years and I am happy with my life as it is. The bad news are that I am a little bit ill again, quite occupied,but I hope that from next week I will manage to post more often here. Cheers for me!

Some photos to celebrate: me

Sunday: I am finally going back home ~ Най-после си отивам у дома!

2011-07-17T11:05:00.000+03:00

Tomorrow is the big day. My journey in the wonderful city of Valencia came to an end. After 10 months and 18 days, a little bit over the previsioned nine, it is time for me to pack my stuff and leave. I feel calm and happy although I will miss so much this place. Here it is, the things I will miss most:

the historical centre with its many cafes and bars
food: la horchata, the fresh fish and fresh veggies and fruits
the perfectly kept parks and gardens with pepper trees and green, freshly cut grass
the sea- may be a little
the small shops at my street
the friendly greeting by my neighbours
the comfort and solitude of living on your own
Maria, Audrey and Paula

As a finish of this venture I would say that Valencia is a lot different from Spain. It is a big city with the calmness of a small village and if I can I will come back for a visit someday.

Thursday: Sevilla Trip Photos ~ Пътуване до Севиля Снимков Материал

2011-07-14T14:47:00.000+03:00

Despite my ultimate laziness I decided to post today some of the pictures that I made in Sevilla. So here they are with small explanations before each one of them.

The old train station to Cordoba, now a shopping centre near the river.

An entrance to a typical house in Andalucia. I love the metal work of the door and the way of the tiles on the wall.

Metropolitan Parasol: The biggest wooden structure in the world. It is really interesting and a good way to imbue an old square with new life and opportunities.

Now it is a meeting point, a place to demonstrate your skate skills, a place to hide from the searing heat of the sun...

...it is beautiful? Isn't it?

Close shot of the structure which is quite simple, but nicely done. I find it remarkably close to the "bee hive" structure although it is not a hexagonal one.

An old façade down town. A real eclectic mix of many styles and traditional building techniques.

The cathedral. It is huge and it is final resting place of Columbus. That is the Door of Columbus,an impressive Gothic style dated in 16-nth century.

The Giralda- the most beautiful building in all of Sevilla is a Arab tower with impressive detail work and now is part of the cathedral. Here it is seen at the right upper corner of the picture.

The Alcazar, the city castle and his wall. Inside there are one of the most perfect gardens.

Patio de las banderas is part of the arab castle. It is a square with white façades and there are actually people that still live there. From one of his exits you can venture in the Jewish District- La juderia, a place with small and interesting streets, many secret places and low tunnels.

A street behind the walls...

I am glad that I had the possibility to go there and one day I will repeat this trip. Sevilla is a magical, historical place with its own life and quite nice inhabitants, happy people and many green places. If you have the opportunity to go there, do it. You won't be disappointed.

:") Photos: me

Thursday: Sevilla Trip ~ Пътуване до Севиля

2011-07-07T23:46:00.000+03:00

I was lucky to be able to go to Sevilla for two days with my flat mate to do some work. I am deeply impressed with this Spanish city and its ways. I loved my short stay there so here I will share some information about the city and its history, its people and my stay.

First some information. The city is located in Spain, in the southern province of Andalucia which is one of the poorest regions and one of the most tourist-orientated in the same time. It is the largest and the capital with some 700 000 inhabitants. It has hot and arid climate although the river Gualdaquivir passes through the it. A legend says that the founder of the city is the almighty Hercules. True or not it is at least 2000 years old with many ruin sites from the rule of the Roman empire.

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The trip with plane from Valencia is around 55 minutes. I have to say that honestly the Sevilla airport arrival terminal is the ugliest one I've ever seen in my entire life. Apart of that more about the city, its monuments and my walk tomorrow.

Tuesday: Going to Sevilla ~ Отивам в Севиля

2011-07-05T12:24:00.000+03:00

It will be for couple of days. Coming back as soon as possible and I promise some photos as a gift. For now here is my last drawing. Some experiment with watercolours. Enjoy! :")

Thursday: My new love! ~ Моята нова любов!

2011-06-23T20:30:00.000+03:00

Meet my new love... she is sophisticated, fine, with charming character and perfect body! And no, I am not talking about person, but a fountain pen. Let me introduce her:

the box...ultramarine blue

the pen in the box

the cap

the nib: it is a fine nib with a little defect, but I will manage it

wish me many years of smooth writing with this beauty :")

So this is it! As I said: there is a summer chance in me!

Wednesday:Birdie in Indigo Ink ~ Птичка в индигово синьо

2011-06-22T21:48:00.000+03:00

This is a short post inspired by the birds that are in my background scheme and the birds singing outside here.

About my birdie: It is a hand drawn art in Winsor & Newton Calligraphy Ink on Canson Aquarelle paper. Measures 16 by 21 cm, so it is rather small drawing, also it is not too complex. What type of species is I really don't know, but I am really happy how the tail came out and the wing, which is rather blurry on the picture.

Photo: me :")

Wednesday:Summer change in me ~ Лятна промяна в мен

2011-06-22T17:31:00.000+03:00

It was time for a change, don't you think so?

Still wondering if this is the final result, but for a brief moment I like how it came out. There is something small missing and I can't get what exactly it is... Any suggestions how to improve it more are welcome. :")

Have a nice summer!!!

Thursday: Pom-Pom! ~ Пухче!

2011-06-16T21:06:00.000+03:00

Cheers! Just to share my latest creation... especially for a giraffe-lover!

Sunday: And... I am still alive!!! ~ Жива съм!!!

2011-06-06T00:22:00.000+03:00

Well... it is been a long time since my last post here. Two months passed away in a frantic way since enough time even to breath properly. I am so glad it is over. I took my exams and finished all my projects. Now I am expecting the results on tenth of June and I hope that there will be no need to repeat something.

So I promise that my appearing here will be more often from now on. :")

Wednesday:Interesting Stamps ~ Интересни пощенски марки

2011-03-30T10:15:00.001+03:00

All of you know about my deep love for letters and paper. But what is a letter without a stamp? Only a piece of paper put in an envelope.

The first stamp was invented in Great Britain many years ago. It was named the Black Penny, because of the black ink and the price. The postal services had existed before that but were unreliable and not efficient enough. The stamp put all this mess in order and made it work. Here I present you some interesting stamps from all over the world which I found on one site on internet some time ago. Sadly I cannot find it again.

Enjoy!

Всички вие знаете за моята любов към писмата и хартията. Но какво е едно писмо без пощенската марка? Само парче хартия сложено в плик.

Първата марка е измислена във Кралство Великобритания преди много години. Наричала се е Черното Пени, заради цвета на мастилото и цената си. Пощенски услуги е имало и преди това, но не са били нито достатъчно ефективни, нито е можело да разчиташ на тях. Пощенската марка е сложила ред в бръкотията и е накарала всичко да заработи гладко. Тук ви представям няколко интересни пощенски марки от целият свят, които открих в един сайт преди доста време. За жалост сега не мога да го намеря отново.

Наслаждавайте се!

Tuesday: Loving Letterpressed ~ Обичайки Напечатаното

2011-03-29T09:19:00.001+03:00

I love books. I love old books. I love newspapers and letters. I love good fonts and nice handwriting. I love how the ink sticks to the paper in such beautiful union. It is like seeing the forever-after for a brief moment.

The letterpress was invented by Johannes Gutenberg around 1439. And thank God he did it, because the evolution of mankind was going to be so different. Before the invention offset printing all was made by letterpress or by hand. But imagine it how difficult was to hand-paint 300 art posters... or even 100 or 50 of them.

Now almost in every home we can find a personal printing machine. This is great and I can't imagine my life without one of those but I still love the letterperessed look.One of my wishes is to find one of these press machines, the smaller versions of course and learn to use it. Just for the real fun of making something unique. Sadly they cost a little fortune, they are hard to find, they seem to be even harder to find in Europe, the weight is a real problem and the supplies are difficult to find.

Here I present you some letterpressed goodies from Etsy. I love the designs and the feel they have. Enjoy!

Обичам книги. Обичам стари книги. Обичам вестници и писма. Обичам качествени шрифтове и хубав почерк. Обичам как мастилото залепва за хартията сливайки се красиво с нея. Все едно можеш да погледнеш във вечността за кратък момент.

Печатарската преса е измисляна от Йоханес Гутенберг около 1439 година. И слава на Бога, че е така, инак еволюцията на човечеството щеше да е толкова различна. Преди измислянето на офсетовият печат всичко се е правилона печатарските преси или на ръка. Но представете си колко трудно е било да изрисуваш 300 арт плаката... а дори 100 или 50 от тях.

Сега почти във всеки дом има персонална принтираща машина. Това е страхотно и азне мога да си представя животами без някоя от тях, но все още обичам вида на напечатаното. Едно от моите желания е да намеря една такава преса, някой от по-малките модели и да се науча да я използвам. Само заради удоволствието да направя нещо уникално. За жалост те струват едно малко състояние, трудниса занамиране, а още по-трудно е в Европа, теглото им е голям проблем и материалите също са апокрифни.

Тук ви представям няколко напечатани работки от Etsy. Много ми допада дизайна им и усещането, което носят. Наслаждавайте се!

Monday Inspiration: Colourful Lamps ~ Цветни лампи

2011-03-28T10:30:00.007+03:00

So it is Monday again. The last Monday of March. Time passes so fast. I can swear that New Year's Eve was just yesterday. This year passes even faster than the last one. I expect you had a wonderful lazy weekend and for one good beginning of the new week I present you some of the most beautiful and colourful ceiling lamps that bring cheerful and joyful feeling to every space.

Enjoy!

Отново е понеделник. Последният понеделник от Март месец. Времето минава толкова бързо. Мога да се закълна, че Нова Година беше точно вчера. Тази година ще мине още по-бързо от предната. Очаквам, че сте прекарали прекрасни мързеливи почивни дни и за едно добро начало на новата седмица Ви представям едни от най-красивите, цветни лампи, които ще донесат радостно и весело настроение на всяко място.

Photos: here

Sunday: I want Strawberries ~ Искам Ягоди!

2011-03-27T14:18:00.000+03:00

It is Sunday and because of the time change I woke up at 12:00 a clock exactly. It is a foggy day, but the temperature here is nearly 20 degrees. I have to do some projects stuff and maybe rearrange my room. As always the laziness is conquering me totally. I have only one thing on my mind but it is impossible to get it, as it is Sunday and there isn't a single open shop outside...

I want strawberries!!! Yummy, red, big strawberries with mascarpone cream all over them. I prefer sweetened cheese and not whipped cream. An interesting fact about me is that I hate whipped cream and this is why I don't eat cakes. :")

Also today is coming my brother and I am so happy about it! another reason not to do anything useful and succumb to the laziness with a book in my bed...

Saturday: Lovely paper and Origamic Architecture ~ Красива хартия и архитектурно оригами.

2011-03-26T16:40:00.001+02:00

I confess freely that I go crazy when I enter a paper store. This is hereditary from my father (I love you, Dad!) and combined with my love for nice design (Thank you, Mum!!!) I tend to spend little fortune in those stores. Today I will write about paper. Something that we find so common that we actually miss how nice it can be when it is made with style. In the world of electronic devices it seems useless to give to the paper so much importance.

The first time that I saw Cromatico paper Stationery I fell in love with it. The paper colours were so vivid and bright, but nicely selected. The feeling they give was luxurious. It was no surprise to me that so was their price: a small envelope was more than 1 Euro, a big one nearly 2. The high end stationery range is from 13 translucent, mass-dyed colours. Here are some examples of lovely paper. This is their site: http://www.thibierge-comar.com.

Said that I shall point that because of my search in internet where to find this paper cheaper, I found by incident these cards. Named Origamic Architecture or Kirigami, made with Cromatico paper. They are so well done and so architectural. So I couldn't resist not to share them here. You can visit his Flicker gallery here. He is genius of multidimensional thinking. And when I think how the modelling classes in my university were so boring and awful, when there is so much to learn about dimensions and space trough simple piece of cardboard.

St. Paul Cathedral in London

Tadj Mahal

San Marco in Venice

Have a nice weekend!!! :")

Friday: Narcissism ~ Нарцисизъм

2011-03-25T13:27:00.000+02:00

My way from all natural girl to ready to go out. Or how I use my camera during my make-up. some really nice shots came out. I am quite happy with the make up result too... I shall confess that I have some narcissism problems lately. I spend too much time looking at myself at mirrors and all types of shiny surfaces. Do you suffer from this kind of problem?

By the way, the shots are not edited in any way, so you will see me as I am. :")

all natural...

early 60-ties style, my favourite

my lip is in terrible state...well, thats what you get from boxing at young age

who said that I am always serious?

the final result... no mascara.

and I am a manga girl!!! :")

bit my tongue from all that play

I saw the picture above...

So where to go now that is the question!

photos: me and me again

Thursday: Rainy day ~ Дъждовен ден

2011-03-24T22:24:00.024+02:00

It is raining. Slowly, tranquil rain. The weather bug on my desktop is saying to expect at least three more days with rain. I don't mind. It is refreshing somehow. As I was waiting at the metro stop for 15 minutes under the drops, rethinking my day, I took these shots and decided to share them here.

And here the train is coming...

The stop is at an old industrial area.

One tree with many love and hate messages on its green-red skin. So much contrast.:")

Feel the sensation of the rain over your face... Cheers with Sting- Englishman in New York or anything with his nice and perfect voice. :")

Photos: me

Tuesday: Spring! Letters, cards and butterflies! ~ Пролет! Писма, картички и пеперуди!

2011-03-22T18:04:00.000+02:00

Happy Spring people!!!

The mood and aroma is in the air. Although here there is no winter season at all, I mean no cold, no snow and no beautiful white mountains, it is noticeable that the weather is getting warmer. The trees are greener, some of them with first flowers. the sun is really warming and invites to go outside. The birds are going crazy in the mornings and the first insects are showing.

Talking about insects...Is there a person in the world who doesn't love butterflies? I surely do. Along with my all time favourite dragonflies. So when I got a wonderful letter with some hand-drawn butterflies I got my muse and created these cards. I hope that you like them.

The letter... :")

...and the cards I made. The figures are cut by hand with normal cutter. It took me quite some time... the cardboard is really thick.

And I am still looking for home for the cards in this post. If somebody wants them they are still free and come with four themed gift tags.

Photos: me

Monday Inspiration: Alvar Aalto's Chairs

2011-03-21T21:16:00.000+02:00

Alvar Aalto is one of the greatest architects and designers of all time. He is well known and quite popular these days. Mainly for his wood work with Finnish birch and his bending techniques. His designs are unique and in the same time easy to understand, comfortable, modern but cosy.

He was born Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto (February 3, 1898 - May 11, 1976) in Kuortane, Finland. Primarily noted for his humanistic approach to modernism. An art style which is far from humane. He studied architecture at the Helsinki University of Technology from 1916 to 1921. Married another architect. But today I will not talk about his architecture, but for his stools and chairs.

Enjoy his work as I find it quite inspiring!

The last one is the vase he presented to the EXPO in Paris in 1937 which is still one of the most loved glass objects. I had the opportunity to see one, a replica in light blue. It was magnificent indeed.

Photos: http://www.aalto.com

Sunday: Presents, anybody wants some? Or a Giveaway?

2011-03-20T21:12:00.000+02:00

Who doesn't love presents?

I surely do! I love to make presents too! and wrap them nicely!!! And this is the main reason to participate in this nice and funny blog game in which you make something special for five people. I took the pledge some time ago at Plami's blog Now is the time to actually do something about it.

So I will give presents! Handmade especially by me. If anybody wants to participate, the only thing is that you need to leave a comment here below this post.The only rule is to go on later and give presents. But anyway the people that I need are five and because I doubt my ability to gather them if somebody want something small and made by me, feel free to participate.

This is not a Giveaway, but if no one shows up, I will host one here. Here I present to you some photos of things I made these 2 days. There are some mt tape cards I made which will go to the Giveaway. Have fun!!!

set of four cards on Canson Cardboard in Gris Ciel colour made with washi tape from Japan

The Blue ones

The Red ones

A small origami box, a handmade card on metallic green paper for my beloved one. Green and purple washi tape again.

A different "мартеница" made on Canson 300 grm Aquarell Board with Winsor & Newton Artist Ink.

That's it.

photos and creations: me

Sunday: Valencia in beautiful light

2011-03-20T17:32:00.000+02:00

Valencia is my home for 6 and a half months now. And I should say it is a beautiful city with a really blue sky. I like it here in a way which is hard to explain. I wouldn't live here for the rest of my life. But gladly will come here from time to time just to wander in these sunny streets.I also like the beach with it fine sand and I am waiting for the summer days when I will stay there all day long.

I share these photos with you, because I like them and also because the city was so beautiful these couple of days. Enjoy!

one of the main streets

the post office in the centre

Mercat Colon- a hall like structure with many small shops in there

Happy Lazy Sunday!!!

photos: me:") , no touching or editing on the first two, small contrast refinement in the last...

Saturday: More Fallas

2011-03-19T15:04:00.000+02:00

Today is the last day of Fallas. The figures will be burnt this night. Except for one small doll/Ninot which is saved for the museum. I still wonder to go and see the show of the burning or not to do so. If I do, tomorrow will be the last post of this sequence. Still, it hurts me to see all that beauty destroyed.

Enjoy this festive in its most bright colours because it is ephemeral, short and reminds that the life never stops. :")

The Artist Falla and his Muses

The Big one at the centre. It is huge.

The children's Falla. One of my favourite. These fruits are just so cute!!!

This photo is my favourite. For the feeling and the perfect colours. My DSLR was in artistic mood that night.

Do you see the stealing octopus? And the cat? Now, tell me, would you burn this to ashes?

Eve... This one represents the Original sin. The woman was so beautiful, with fine detail and it gave me the feeling of real human flesh and skin.

The top of The Original sin Falla. The cranes are so delicate...

Here come two funny ones. This one is a spirit of the television...TVE is a Spanish T.V. Channel

The Chicken of War!!! These made me laugh so hard... I took the picture for my father. He will be pleased to see the interpretation of war.

I hope that I made your day more colourful and bright. In this time of crisis and natural cataclysms, I think it is good to take note from Spanish people. No matter what goes in the world, no matter the strike actions of the public transport and the lack of metro, no matter for the bills and that the prices are going up... we have only one life to live. And for our best is to live it at it maximum.

And one question by the way... do you prefer bigger photos in the post or not?

Edit: Nit de Foc was yesterday, this night is called Crema.

Photos: All mine...no edit. Straight from the camera...

Thursday: The 100 post!

2011-03-17T23:21:00.000+02:00

This is my 100 post in this blog! I never considered myself a prolific writer, so I am happy about this small achievement. As it is good to name the things that I am grateful for, I will share the things that this blog gave me until now.

many new friends
improved usage of my forgotten English
interesting new findings through the web
some knowledge about blog layouts and basic html
patience
ability to find new stuff to write about
new hobbies
a reason to use my DSLR on everyday basis
an on-line diary

There are many more but it is pointless to mention them. Now I am looking forward the 200 post...

Have a wonderful Thursday Night! :")

photo:LoverDgirlA1065

Tuesday: Las Fallas/ Les Falles Introduction

2011-03-15T22:05:00.000+02:00

So... it is the time. The biggest party will be held in Valencia. Today I was going for a walk in the city centre and I saw for the first time some of this year "fallas/falles". I shall say that those are beautiful, hand-crafted to perfection, detailed sculptures from paper and wood that will be burned to ashes in The night of Fire /Nit de foc/ of 19 of March.

For brief description of this Valencian Phenomenon I will cite Wikipedia:

The Falles (in valencian) or Fallas (in Spanish) are a Valencian traditional celebration in praise of Saint Joseph in Valencia, Spain. The term Falles refers to both the celebration and the monuments created during the celebration. A number of towns in the Valencian Community have similar celebrations inspired in the original one from the city of Valencia.
Each neighbourhood of the city has an organized group of people, the Casal faller, that works all year long holding fundraising parties and dinners, usually featuring the famous speciality paella. Each casal faller produces a construction known as a falla which is eventually burnt. A casal faller is also known as a comissió fallera.
The name of the festival is thus the plural of falla. The word's derivation is as follows:

falla ← Vulgar Latin *facla ← Latin facula (diminutive) ← Latin fax, "torch".

And some photos of the marvels! Enjoy!

A small boy with a paper plane...

The joke of marriage. Quite sarcastic. down there was written mortgage...

...check Lady and The Tramp Italian dinner :")

The little helpers.

This one is my favourite... the hair is unbelievable. And the colours...

Scare Crow...

Really cute with those paper cranes

The oficial Falla at the City Hall Square. The theme here is "sports"

Detail of the girl.

And Mascleta: a show for pyromaniacs during the day. Check the multitude.

All photos are mine with no colour correction or effects :")

Monday Inspiration: Brain

2011-03-14T16:02:00.002+02:00

The human brain is what makes us unique they say. The logic and the long-term memory, plus the ability to learn and evolve are what makes it the most powerful tool in the world. And even better: We all carry one of those in our heads.

Today I bring you an inspirational illustrations about our brains.

A Mercedes-Benz Advertisement

"Parc du Luxenburg" Exposition of Modern Art by shadow-kat-ana

A brain typo illustration by cheesyGFX

... and funny brain vector drawing , autor here

I finish this post with a quote that I like really much:

The brain is wider than the sky.
Emily Dickinson

Have a nice and brainy week!!!

Sunday: Random Web Findings that made my day!

2011-03-13T22:22:00.001+02:00

It was a lazy, lazy Sunday which I spent in front of the pc. I have a ton of new tasks to do and no desire to. So I took this weekend off for the sole purpose of relaxation. The creativity needs time to recuperate. My way is a hot shower, all day in bed, day-dreaming and surfing the web for cute, artistic and innovative findings.

So here are some of them. I share them with you.

A mathematical tool for creating a silk drawing: http://weavesilk.com/

The site: http://weheartit.com/- where you can express your love for random stuff and share it with other people. Totally free. With a cute banner and logo.

An origami master who took my breath away. Check all of his work here: http://www.langorigami.com/index.php4

And wonderful Melisa Haslam Art which is so fairytale and gentle: http://melissahaslam.orionvisuals.com/index.shtml.

Have a nice week!!!

The photos are not mine and belong to the correspondent links.

Saturday: Mail

2011-03-12T21:39:00.001+02:00

It is Saturday. Day for writing letters and sending real mail.

I found those "par avion" classic envelopes in a basement shop near my house. The cost for 25 was 50 cents, a 2 cent envelope! I really like the red and blue stripe and they actually don't need any embellishments.

I hope that this batch of 6 letters will go to their recipients.

Have a nice weekend!

Tuesday: Happy Day Girls!!!

2011-03-08T14:01:00.000+02:00

Happy Day Ladies!!!

I wish you to be charming in every situation, to bewitch the spectators and to feel as womanly and heavenly as possible every single moment. I wish you find the right man who can make your knees weak and knows how to support you!

Have a Wonderful Day!

picture: made by myself...

Monday or Day "??": Of the love for mathematics

2011-03-07T15:16:00.001+02:00

Today I feel the urge to share my love for one science old as the world itself, hated and cherished, understood by some and a complete mystery for others.

I shall begin with saying that I am not in any way a brilliant mathematician. I do not calculate and experiment with the numbers as I want to. And this comes from my laziness. Sadly, but true. The power of the laziness can conquer all. I come from bilingual Institute, I didn't study mathematics on purpose.I just always loved the logical and clean solutions of the problems that only this science can bring. I can understand everyone who hates something that is out of his control, but I cannot tolerate the notion that you do not need mathematics to be a good architect. So I defend it.

Mathematics can bring your imagination to unexpected levels, it trains your brain and gives you a better grip to the conceptual thinking. With no mathematics there will be no scale, no perspective, no understanding of the patterns and the inner connections.

Mathematics is a science not only made to calculate things. In the right hands it turns in a powerful tool to create and express beauty.

Mathematics is not only a concept, matrix, integrals or lines. The inner soul that shines through are the natural proportions, the order, the integrity and the sheer beauty of the simplest solution.

Geometry is one of the most important sciences for the art of creating space. Because architecture is space. Not a spot or a place, but a infinite, unmeasurable, unlimited space of which with geometric solutions you, as a master of your trade, give purpose. The natural order of the shapes, the curves and the lines always will have an equation. The only way to describe them fully and rightfully. The line drawn by an artist is the same thing. It may came from his imagination but is submissive of the very same natural law.

Here I give you some interesting readings: 1.-mathematical principles, 2.- modern architecture 3.-mathematics and art. Only three. There are many more on the web and in the big books.

And as my Daddy loves to say: "Math" is everywhere, you can walk around and not see her, but that doesn't mean she is gone.

photos: 1.Briankotzen, 2.MPhilipPhotography, 3.szy1985

Sunday or Day "??": ER, allergies and Spanish Health System

2011-03-06T12:57:00.000+02:00

Hello people!!!

I was thinking about posting this one yesterday, but I was so tired that I slept the whole day. The reason: allergic reaction to Aciclovir, a medicine mostly known to help with herpes simplex labialis. So I came back at home in Friday, feeling beaten like a dog. Five hours later I wake up with big red spots over my body, dry mouth and no way to breath.

My companions decided to take me to the ER centre. There after two hours and 15 minutes of waiting in the hall... don't remind me. I don't get it... they took me in and put me on transfusion system for another two hours. It was for the first time in my life.

At least now I am felling better. I have no taste in my mouth, but that didn't stopped me from eating this chocolate bar. Enjoy!

On this photo: An Extra Dark Swiss Chocolate, three rolls of Japanese Masking Tape, and a chocolate coloured envelope from Cromatico- CA.

Saturday or Day "??": I will be waiting...

2011-02-26T12:30:00.000+02:00

Hello, Saturday!

I am listening to the birds outside and to the wonderful voice of Lenny Kravitz. This song always makes me smile through my tears. The weather outside is just wonderful. The sun is at the point to enter at my room and there are mere 8 and 20 minutes until his arrival.

I am nervous... and I need a chocolate. But there is none, so I drink my Saturday Morning Earl Grey Tea in my favourite porcelain grey cup. With some milk of course... England Rules at my tea habits but with little French connection.

I wish all of you a pleasant weekend with someone special and a little bit laziness...

Photos: me. My cup, a nice pebbles from my last walk in the park and a really sweet set of four candles :")

Wednesday or Day "??": Going Vintage

2011-02-23T23:49:00.001+02:00

It is Wednesday, the longest day in the working week and I am tired as hell. I decided just to post this in the honour of my first colour film shots and a dear friend of mine who now is far away and I miss her.

For you, Nev.

The pear is a gift from my mum. A charm to bring me luck. The photo is made in home conditions, not a studio shot and I am really proud of it.

Saturday or Day "??": Baaaaaarcelona, SIA and me!

2011-02-12T00:00:00.001+02:00

Say hello to Barcelona!

The second largest city in Spain, capital of the province of Cataluña and a commercial port of great interest for Europe as a cultural, social, media and tourist centre. It is home of near 1, 6 million people and on 15 of January 2011 I went there for first time... not to see Antoni Gaudi, who I honestly don't like very much, but to get a demo tour and decide if it is worth all that fuss after all. I was there 4 days, more or less, not quite enough to see all. Prepare a couple of months if you want a deeper picture of this city.

First impression... Gaudi is to be seen. Personally, there on the spot. I was impressed. It was great. He was a genius indeed. That although doesn't change my opinion in general of the Spanish Modernism. But if you can, go and see Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila, Casa Batlo y el Parque Guell.

Other interesting architectural objects there are the Pavilion of Germany from the EXPO in 1929-30 which is one of fundamental buildings of the Modern Architecture- rebuild in 1989 on the original spot, The Gothic District in the centre, Caixa Cosmo and also the park of Montjuic.

The beaches... I have seen better, but the littoral walk is quite nice on bike.

And now some photos with a short comment.

see the lamps. :") i liked those really much, not to say that they were perfectly executed and finished... something that in Bulgaria you won't see this often. the chair was like a bubble. quite nice too.

Sagrada Familia... the light is amazing and the temple is so big. it is like a magical forest of pillars and stone. on the site now work 300 people, the biggest part of them stone carvers. if you want to know how it stands, the answer is so simple- parabolic arcs

the Cathedral's windows. modernistic paintings which give to the interior a magical touch. the artist name is Toni-Vila-Grau. i fell in love with those.

meet La Pedrera or Casa Mila. It is situated on Passeig de Gracia. i really liked the interior of the building. it is still a residential building with people who actually live there in very opulent, decadent, light and cosy apartments...

the roof of the same house. with many stairs and quite strange chimneys

the famous bench in the Park Guell and i doing one of my favourite stuff: writing postal cards

the Botanical Garden on Montjuic. it is a new project and the trees need to grow but it is a wonderful place for a walk. and not to mention the perfectly made entrance and metal bins, and that there is water dispensers everywhere... something that we do not have nowhere in Sofia...

So this is it for now. It is a long post but there are so many new things to tell and the time to write so short. As it is nearing the 14 of February, I want to wish everybody: Честит Трифон Зарезан за втори път!!! as I don´t festive the commercial Saint Valentine´s Day...

One last thing:

Barcelooooona....- it was the first time that we met

Barcelona - how can I forget
The moment that you stepped into the room you took my breath away
Barcelona - la musica vibros
Barcelona - y ella nos unio
And if God willing we will meet again someday

I don't know if there is anybody that doesn't know this song. Apart of my deep love for Freddie Mercury and his phenomenal voice I will say that the text is quite right...

...and I will come again.

photos: me

Monday or Day ?? : It passed so much time that I don't remember

2011-01-24T21:39:00.000+02:00

Hello people!

I am so glad to be here again. It was a long time since my last publication and although I hate to admit it it was really hard to start to write again. Don't blame me, it wasn't from laziness... just my projects caught me by surprise in the beginning of December. And it was horrible until today. Tomorrow is my history exam and I will be carefree like a butterfly! At last I will get some normal sleep and some life outside of my room...

Very interesting stuff happened to me in this time: I went to Granada, Cordoba y Barcelona. The trip was simply wonderful and I am so glad for the nice weather. More for this later on when I get some free time to view part of my photos and share them with you. I hope it will be soon enough... for consolation here I share only one photo made by Gi, my Brazilian companion in my journeys.

I want to thank to wonderful Nezzo an Plami who responded to my snail mail and I got their Christmas Greeting Cards! I was really happy girls!!! :") Answer to be expected soon!

Friday or Day 76: What a girl needs...

2010-11-26T22:53:00.001+02:00

Get cosy. It is going to be long.

As these last weeks I am extremely busy with my never-ending projects in the University today I write the must-have-need list of an architecture student with a twist. So what a girl needs to feel good and loved in a far-far-away land.

There are ten seriously important things and ten not-so-very-important but charming nevertheless.I will begin with the important stuff.

First I shall put my loving and caring family which is over there but still feels like is constantly with me. Sometimes they are real pain in the ***, sometimes I want to cry because of them and at the end I just smile. Love you all!
Love & sex & stuff. Here stands a real mischief of a man who I love dearly and who manages to keep me calm.
Friends. Here I have none of them. Ok. Maybe one to be honest. But it is not the same. I love to hear a line or two from my friends although they rarely write.
Work. I am so grateful for the complexity of my studies sometimes. They just take all the time I have here.
Architecture as in: "Look that f*****g building over there! I just can't imagine how it stands on its own." Architecture is everywhere. On the street, in the metro, in the bus, in the park (benches, people!), in my head, almost written on my forehead
Knowing that I will get home sooner or later.
Knowing that my place is where I am happy. Home is where your hearth is. (pun intended, architectural jokes... I know, I know... shame on me...)
Cooking different meals every single day. No recipes. No magic. Just me naked in the kitchen and a preheated oven, some sharp knifes,fresh products and some salt&pepper.
Books. Terry Pratchett and his magical world which I read on the floor in FNAC from time to time. I love book stores where you can sit and read some pages.
My green blanket. New and only mine. A personal touch every single night.

And here is the rest that keeps me sane.

The sunrise which I get to see every morning from my train and the perfect sky in Valencia.
The fresh baked sweets that one Arab woman sells in a bakery two blocks away.
Oranges! Orange balls of beauty everywhere!
Nights with my room mates in the living room.
Ugly Guys & Girls in Spain. Or UGGS. Yeap. There are everywhere and this makes you feel good in some way. Like you think that your country still has some beautiful people. At least all of my friends are beautiful. And I mean HOT! Edit: But my mate in the flat is just great! She is tall, dresses unbelievably cute and has a sense of humour! And lives with me! YAY!
As talking of hot people: you should meet my female colleagues from Brazil... they are so unbelievably beautiful. And they are smart, well-driven, cute, always ready to help. A shining light in the misery of the spanish selfishness.
Earl grey with milk. Everyday. At least 4 cups. Hot and freshly made.
Shopping. Something small every month. Sexy underwear, cosy pyjama, purple socks, Kashmir blue dress...
Mail. Blogs. Internet. Stumble Upon. And no FB... or at least the minimum possible.
Drawing. Writing. Notebooks. Moleskins. Finocam's 2011 agenda. Tom-bow markers, coloured ink for my fountain pen...

So this is a touch of the surface of what a girl really needs. Everybody feel invited to share what do you need. I am eager to know it!

Photos: *the-eyes-of-edera

Monday or Day 62: Mallorca as in Palma de Mallorca

2010-11-01T10:07:00.000+02:00

Hi again from my near 10 day break! Hope that everybody is doing fine and enjoyed the last week of October.

I was so worked over that it was impossible to write anything here, even a short post was out of my reach. I had to do two different projects for the university, change my flat, then I got really ill so it was pretty intense week but it ended fine and now is the time for long and I expect interesting post.

First some geography and history for the curious. The Kingdom of Spain or as they call it : El Reino de España consists of the continent part, the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea, The Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean and the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Mellila that border Marroco in Africa. The funny part is that every autonomous part has a capital city which decides the general direction of the future of its inhabitants. There are 17 autonomous communities and The Balearic Islands are one of them.

So what do I know about these islands? There are situated in the Mediterranean Sea and there are 4 big islands: Mallorca, Menorca, the famous Ibiza and Formentera. The capital is Palma de Mallorca situated on Mallorca, a really big city with two faces: the commercial-tourist part and the historical- artistic side. They speak Catalan. Ok thats it for the dry stuff. Here is the map for general information:

Now my personal point of view:

The flight from Valencia-Manises is exactly 45 minutes.They serve you a coffee or juice, you drink it and in the next moment you have to collect your baggage and leave the plane. The airport in Mallorca is big and is 50 years old. Planes leave and arrive every couple of minutes as the main transportation of people and goods is by air.

My first shot on the island:

A second one 30 minutes later:

To verify my landing on the island- here are my legs :")

And for my own surprise I was really charmed by the island. First of all it has mountains and I mean BIG ones for an island. The highest peak is Puig Major with 1445 meters above sea level and according of the tourist guide there are even few days with snow up there! Second the nature is just great! The sea is in such blue-green colour that you can stare in it for hours. And they have some serious architecture in the capital city with historical value. But what I liked most is the calm and slow pace of living there. It is not like the ever partying Ibiza, but it has some spirit by itself.

For the architectural part...in the next post. :")

Have a wonderful week!

photos: me!

Sunday or Day 54: A great give-away with me involved!

2010-10-24T16:57:00.003+03:00

Hello people! I want to share with you this blog which is simply gorgeous and also at this time host a wonderful Giveaway... and guess what one of the designs ideas is mine. The actual design will be made by lovely Clara after the winner is chosen. Here is the link: http://nuvonova.blogspot.com/2010/10/giveaway-final-stage.html

You can vote for whichever set you want. Those who know me will see which set is mine... kisses and hugs to all!

Wednesday or Day 50: Numbers/ Such a perfect date...

2010-10-20T23:29:00.000+03:00

As I was writing the date on my notebook I noticed that it is 20.10.2010 so today is a day with a perfect date. Some people believe that certain dates bring luck. I do not consider myself this way but to be honest today was a pretty exhausting but nevertheless wonderful day!

Some interesting facts about tens:

Tens represent marriage as the 1 represents the man and the 0 the woman or vice versa for the emancipated girls :")
It is the number of the universe and everything in it - Pythagoras and Agrippa
It is the number of life and death of the Mayan People and symbolizes a new beginning. I wonder why the world is expected to end on 12.12.2012...
As constituted of two 5 , ten is the number of involution and evolution
It is widely used in religious context as The Ten Commandments in Christianity, the ten generations from Adam to Noah and the ten plagues of Egypt.

The number 20 is whole other story. It is considered a number of the reincarnation and a sun number.

The reduced number of the date is a 6 which is the Devils Number, but also the number associated with Venus (my planet, I am a Libra), the number of indecisive people (guess what...I am a Libra- I wonder is my quote...) and love (... and currently I am in love!). Perfect number, according to Thibaut Of Langres.

In conclusion I would say that may be the numbers do have a relation with the destiny. I have found that the beauty of mathematics is what gives the mystery in this case. Today was also the 50-th day of my stay in Valencia. The time flies indeed but right now I do not feel sad about it.

Happy Wednesday!

Tuesday or Day 49: Spam and Poppies

2010-10-19T23:36:00.002+03:00

Hello to all of you, my dear readers! I hope that this second day of the week passed well and satisfactory. The thing I want to share today is these wonderful poppies! I love poppies! May be it is fairly easy to see that from my blog design, but hey! The more the better!

Another thing is that due to too much spam about Russian girls, big kitties, nasty mommas and other type of stupid comments I had to set a word verification on my blog. So sorry to do that but I couldn't tolerate it more. I find it disgusting.

Now some interesting facts about them:

they are cultivated for more than 3000 years
they are an Asian plant, but nowadays you can find them almost everywhere
the opium is made out of poppies and it contains codeine and morphine
in Ancient Greece they considered it the plant of the Greek God Hypnos or Morpheus. the name of the morphine drug comes from here but initially they used it to treat insomnia and nervousness. thinking about that maybe the drug addicts do the same in somehow
the flavour of the seed is considered "nutty"
poppy seed oil is used for the soup industry
they are symbol of hope, fertility, the fallen in combat and generally considered just sweet. I consider them sweet too.

So enjoy my poppies collection for today and have a wonderful Wednesday!

A photo experiment of a fellow blogger. A really nice way to show one more thing I love about poppies- their seeds. Especially in my mothers Poppy Sweet Bread! Yummy!

A painting of a wounded one...:")

Another painting. I would love to have a print of this one.

You can wish on a poppy, too!

photos: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6

Monday or Day 48: Some Interesting Architecture. What do you think?

2010-10-18T22:21:00.001+03:00

Today was a long and tiring day. The kind of tiring big beginning of the working week. The good news is I have a contract for a new flat and I will be moving at 1 of November there. Finally... It was too intense to wait for these news and at last I can get some normal sleep. Yay!

I am thinking to do something new to the blog and this is to post about Architecture. What do you think? Will you find it interesting to read? Some facts and stuff about my profession? There is a saying that to be an architect you must be dedicated, a little crazy and to love the nights, cause you won't get much sleep anyway. It is a difficult but joyful profession with some serious cons.

I will start with some history and then go into some architectural details, interesting persona, some really nice projects and share a bit of my knowledge with you!

photo: here!

Sunday or Day 47: Music for my studies...

2010-10-17T15:37:00.001+03:00

My beloved Kris send me this page on the from Stumble Upon: Music for the reluctant studier.

I find it really inspiring and it is a nice way to concentrate. A little more that two hours of relaxing sounds.So I share it here with you. Enjoy!

And... I wish you a pleasant working week!

Saturday or Day 46: Spending the whole day in my bed

2010-10-16T22:04:00.000+03:00

I woke up late today. The Valencia's sun was shining outside. A wonderful blue sky was my first view for the day. I thought what a nice colour it is. A dark turquoise with a hint of ultramarine somewhere there. I am so lazy lately. The autumn spirit is all around me and I just can't manage to fight the dreaminess that brings. May be it is the city and it romantic way or it is just me remembering my own bed back at home.

I was really wondering what to share with you today and I decided it when I saw my old trusty red pouch thrown on my desk. It has history. I brought it from a METRO store. It was bright red and made by fine leather. It cost me more or less 6 Leva or around 3 Euro. That was like 7 years ago. First it carried around only one pencil and a blue ball pen. Then something went terribly wrong and I got obsessed with stationery and pens, and stuff for writing. I can blame this on my Dad who always is doodling something. After a while the pouch turned to be my thing, the thing that I carry around everywhere with me. It has been to Greece, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic, Germany, Andorra, Serbia, Slovenia and many more places.

And what do you have in your pouch? Do you have one? How do you carry your stuff around?

Thursday or Day 44: Solving the mail issue at last...

2010-10-14T20:29:00.002+03:00

Finally it is Thursday... only one more day and off to the end of the week. Yay! I am so tired right now. I was really busy with some things but I managed to put the rest of the letters in the mail box for sending. Others than this I am doing two projects, sleep trough the days and work in the nights, searching for a new flat... I found one which is so perfect!!! I did all the things necessary so at this moment I am waiting for the phone call of the layer and signing the contract at last.

I also got a Birthday present from my dear Tony. I show the opening process of the box. :")

Apart of this there is pretty bad news. My photo lenses are damaged. No focus... No colours, no sharpness in the shots. I will need a new one and this means no more spending for me...

Anyway. Enjoy these shots. Totally straight from my camera.

my helpers...

the red one is called "processed magenta", the blue is turquoise

the letters...guess which one where will go!

and more of them...

And the box!

...it is red!!!

a little bit more...

Yeap! It is a clock! A wooden wall clock!

...and it has lemons! :")

Saturday or Day 32: Going postal! :")

2010-10-02T19:38:00.002+03:00

At last it is Saturday!!! This working week seemed to be like forever. after some cooking, cleaning, organizing all kind of stuff I will have some free leisure time for myself. Time for some "hard work" and sending some mail or at least getting the envelopes ready for tomorrow.

I love mail! I love letters! And postcards... I love to read them, to write them, to make the envelopes... They are the best way to send some love across great distances and to tell your loved ones how much actually you love and cherish them.So here I present you some nice examples and my own "little helpers" will come tomorrow when I finish my letters. Enjoy!

Old letter. I love the paper and the handwriting...and the red stamp!!!

Photo: here

A real love letters of an old English couple found in a basement. Sweet!

Some doodles which are just like mine... the story is about thinking how to write a letter. The author called them love letters.

Mail boxes:) by ~bright-visualization

I like those so much that if I ever have a house I will put one of these in front it.

And one funny, but true. Even the waiting is good sometimes... the excitement, everyday checking if there is something in the box...

If somebody wants a letter or a postcard...send me your address. Nezzo, Baby, Plami you SHOULD do that for sure. On my e-mail, please! What an irony,eh?

Friday or Day 24: Valencia Museums and Metro Stations, common gardens and the central plaza

2010-09-24T01:05:00.045+03:00

Valencia is gorgeous indeed! Every day I discover something new and exciting. There are so many vivid and precious places scattered all over the city... I will need many hours walking to get to know a fraction of them. The architecture here has its peculiarities. In the living quarters north of the river's bank the housing is lower and colorful and the streets straight. The new part of the city is near the beach and the famous City of Arts and Science made by the big Spanish architect Calatrava.

And I have to admit that I am not the greatest fan of Santiago Calatrava's works but they are very captivating. At the first glance you may find them ugly and way too big for the surrounding scale but after a couple of minutes the beauty and the ideas show through. He also made this metro station called Alameda which is a Trans board station between line 3 and 5 of the city metro. It is under the bridge with the same name in the park of the river Turia.

Then you enter the historic center with its narrow streets where the sun barely shows. A walk there is the perfect way to spend some money for presents. From the candy store just at the beginning, taking some lemon “granizado” from the near Cafeteria to refresh your head, later passing around the shop of the Pamplona based designers KUKUXUMUSU and their funny T-shirts…

My opinion: They are the most interesting Spanish Gift you could possibly imagine and I am in love with one green umbrella. By the way they make the metro cards of the city. Check them here!

Then you get to the Plaza de la Virgen, the central square of the historic town, in front of the Gothic Cathedral which the inhabitants here call La CEU. The most pleasant way to wait for your buddies is sitting on the three stairs and watching the passing people.

And here are some random shots that I made these 10 days! Enjoy!

fountain and light...

somewhere near the City Hall

A hidden art museum :")

MUViM- one of the nicest places around!!!

Residential gardens

A deserted backyard

Another Metro Station- M. Serreria, linea 5

Photos: me! :")

P.S- Sweet Nev and Dear Nezzo I will write what are my dreams as soon as possible :") I am so glad for your kind invitations! Kiss you both!

Friday or Day 17: First model and ideas for my project

2010-09-17T22:44:00.002+03:00

Hello to all!

Spain is great but I am really bisy with my first projest over here. It is really important to get it all right and nicely done. It consist of six residential buildings with common parts on a very interesting terrain in Palma de Mallorca, on Mallorca. I find that the island is really great and I will visit the site on 23/24 of October. Wish me luck cause I have some real nice ideas!

This is the paper model of the terrain Really small details and many hours of work to do it. Thanks to my colleage Vale for the help and the materials! Gracias, Vale! Otra vez!

Friday or Day 10: I proudly present you my living space!

2010-09-10T01:27:00.000+03:00

When I came to Spain I had to look for a room . I found one thanks to my friend Lori. It is situated in the Old Arabic District only 30 minutes walking from the center of the city or 10if you prefer the Metro. The flat is big and exterior which here means that the windows are looking to the street and not to the enclosed spaces of the inner patios. Better for me. My room is around 6 square meters, 2 by 3 meters; well lit, tidy, clean, with white plastered walls and mosaic floor. In here all I have is a bed (a small one), a desk (also small), a bookshelf and a wardrobe. I like it. Many people would think that it is too confined,but in reality it is great to have your oln living space with the freedom to do whatever you want inside.

Here it is:

My bed and bookshelf

...closer look to my books :)

My new pen holder! Isn't nice? It has a dragon on itself!!! I saw it and I just grab it from the shelf in the bookstore...from Busquets- 3,50 euros

The living room

And the view from my window. Nice and quiet street with orange trees ...

photos: me

Thursday or Day 9: Glazed Vegetables and getting some decent sleep at last

2010-09-10T00:52:00.000+03:00

Holá a todos! Hello everybody!

After making a Bulgarian Themed Dinner in Day 5 for some foreign friends and visiting one of the most interesting bars in the city named Bla-Bla in Day 6 which ended as long night walk and only 3 hours of sleep before my classes...and Day 7's long talk with my flat mates until 4 o'clock in the morning... I find that the motto of this Spanish city is perfect : Life without sleep or as they say it Vivir sin dormir!

It is just me but I think that less than 8 hours of sleep daily is madness? So I found that living in Valencia might tire you. I overslept today. I was so tired that I couldn't get out my bed until noon. My classes for today were doomed. No way I would go outside in the 36 C summer heat. So I stayed home and made some nice food. I present you my Glazed Vegetables with Honey and Soy Sauce and Basmati Rice with fresh herbs (only hierbabuena in my case...).

It is fresh dish, perfect for lunch. Here enjoy it!

It was a nice day... I still have to go to the beach, but anyway, there is nothing better than home made food, swiss chocolate, some chat with your loved ones and well deserved rest.

Photo: me :")

Sunday or Day 5: Spending all the time in my bed

2010-09-05T16:59:00.003+03:00

I am now officially living in Valencia for the next 9 months as an Erasmus Student. The first days were pretty intense but as the weekend in Spain is quite tranquil and calm I have all the time needed to change my blog layout (at last!) and post my first impressions from the voyage.

Well, here it comes: Valencia is (not so much) big Mediterranean City with lots of nice, well kept buildings, plenty of bars, a big bunch of international students, good well developed metro and transport system, green streets and clean walkways, nicely thought alleys and parks, 130 km. of bicycle roads!, impressive historic center. It is also home of the paella valenciana, la horchata, las fallas and three awesome beaches that are located a 20 minutes from the city center.

I love it! It is the perfect size, not too big, not too small...

The way to get here is with planе: 4 hours without trans-board from Sofia or 7 in my case with one in Rome. The Italian airport is pretty disorganized, you can't get a single word from what they are saying. There was a free WI-FI, but I couldn't connect...so I had to wait for my plain patiently until 10 minutes before my boarding they just decided to change my boarding gate. The result is running through the airport with a backpack (around 10 kilos) to get in time. I wasn't very pleased.

Room and living quarters. Here I need to say a big THANK YOU! to a great friend of mine who took me from the airport to her apartment and was taking care for me these days. Apart of that finding a room is pretty easy here. Finding a cheap one not so much. At the cost of 270 euros monthly you can live in a shared flat in the real center of the city, but I don't recommend it. Too much noise, burglary and it is costly to eat...

For now there is only one great disadvantage: I miss my friends, my brother and my family, as I miss Him. Apart of this I am extremely happy to be here.

This is it for now. Some photos to come soon. :")

Saturday or Day 4: Dos Horchatitas, por favor!

2010-09-04T20:01:00.003+03:00

La Horchata is typical drink for the southern regions of Spain.They serve it really cold or as crushed iced smoothie. It is made from some seeds and has sweet, but uniquely refreshing taste. I recommend it for everyone who comes near Valencia to taste it.

The place in which I tried it for the first time is in the center of the city, a small cafe-bar with a view at the Parque Paterne, a few meters from La calle de la Nave. I loved it. The drink, the park, the street with its passing people, the lovely humor of the bartender. Spain can be great indeed...

Tuesday: Me

2010-08-17T12:45:00.000+03:00

Just a shot of me watching through the window in the dining room. It is made by my cousin Ilina. I really like the result. More portraits of me to come.

Wednesday/Monday: Happy Birthday My dear Grandmas!

2010-08-11T10:52:00.001+03:00

I was for 3 days in the small village of Koprivshtitza to celebrate my grand mother's birthday! She just turned 80 years! And it was a double celebration because her little sister also turned 70! I love you both very,very much!

the dining table...so much fine wine and tasty food!

there were candles and garden torches that were spreading soft light.

a close-up of one of the flames...i love fire! it really attracts me like a fly...

Happy birthday!!!

the big surprise of the party organized by my uncle Valio...

The next day we visited my villa and I was able to capture these nice photos from there. It was really exciting and tiring journey but I enjoyed it greatly!

some echinacea flowers

one of the coolest spiders that I've seen in years...

greet her! that is Kalina, the granddaughter of our neighbors. she is half French and is a real sweety...

photos: me

Tuesday: Sea...

2010-08-03T23:38:00.001+03:00

I was in Greece for a couple of days in the fishermen's village of Nea Iraklitsa. It was a wonderful, nice, calming stay and I enjoyed every single moment of it. Here are they at last, the few promised shots of my vacation.

This is actually the beach and the sea. The colors are wonderful. they have nothing in common with the water of the Black Sea. As for the rocks which are slightly uncomfortable, but you can get used to the feeling in time.

The old Aqueduct in the town of Kavala

Me on the beach!

My beloved little cousin Elena. She is super sweet!

The village at night.

I hope that you will enjoy the photos after long waiting. :)

photos: me!

Saturday: Last day of July

2010-07-31T12:54:00.000+03:00

Hello there!

It is the last day of July, the heat is unbearable and this summer has too many surprises hidden in its sleeve. For the first time in years I can say that I feel truly happy and this time I am letting myself to live fully this state of mind.

So now about this blog! I have a reward! It is my first and I am grateful to Nezzo for it!

There we go! I have to name 5 bloggers now... no numbers because of your equality in my mind!... Nev, Moria, Ria, Disenchanted and Milenka! So thats it! I love you all!

P.S- I will write soon...:")

Wednesday: Going to my secret place

2010-06-30T11:45:00.000+03:00

It is the middle of the week, last day of June. Outside is cloudy. The summer is...well, not too summery. I was on my villa yesterday. And there I got the opportunity to walk a little with my brother, take some pictures and chat. It was nice because I needed his advices and I rarely had time to talk to him these few weeks. So here they are. Pictures from my secret place where I find some peace through his joyful laughter and witty talk.

After spending another sleepless night I was too tired even to think. It is getting a habit to stay to the small hours awake. Bad habit taking its toll on my energy. As always I am involved in some problem solving issues and to be fair it is evoking mixed feelings.

My brother said: Let them analyze you as long as they want...the secret is just not to bother yourself too much for the results, and some minutes later added, I love some part of the people around me. But it is the smaller part...and you know, sis. You are too good even for that part.

Gotta love this boy, eh?

photos: me

Tuesday: Alien on my terrace

2010-06-29T17:31:00.000+03:00

Hello, people!

Just had to share these photos of my Gloriosa which is glorious indeed. It lives on our southern terrace and I can easily see her from the dining room while I eat. First bloom this year.

photo: me :)

Wednesday: The Mountain from my window and some rain...

2010-06-16T18:20:00.000+03:00

the mountain from my window in a perfect blue-greenish tint and intense rainfall

violent winds

my window after the rain

I am only happy when it rains...thats the truth. It rained intense and hard for 10 minutes over here. The feeling of the cool breeze is so nice to feel over my skin after this long heated day...the only thing that took my smile away today was this broken fellow...old gift from a long forgotten friend of mine.

photos:me

Tuesday: At last I am free again...

2010-06-15T17:31:00.001+03:00

Hello there!

So happy to announce my return after three long, sleepless weeks of endless CAD drawings, long queues for reviewing my projects, some tears, a little anger and Lotta fun in the making...just kidding, it wasn't fun at all! I am so glad that all is over now.

What can I say? The simple pleasures of everyday life are back...I can eat properly more than once a day, sleep for more than 2 hours a day, shower as many times I want :") and go out with my friends...Hurray!

Of course the work didn't came alone. I was bitten by a little bug which can cause many problems- a TICK! It was a nasty experience with some needles and need I to tell how much I hate needles...Ten days later, some antibiotics and more needles I am perfectly OK and here I want to share these nice photos from the last couple of days.

Enjoy!

The beautiful stormy sky from last evening. I wanted to rain so badly, but it only passed with yellow-orange clouds and loud thunders...

They say that the opium is one of the sweetest drugs out there...

This is sort of an onion, can you believe it? I say that is looks more like a purple sphere of fireworks. One of my favorite flowers in my mothers garden.

photos: me

Sunday: City Cats and Sky...

2010-05-23T22:30:00.000+03:00

More photos...less posts. I don't have much time to write lately but I want to share these with you. These are two really cute furry cats that I met during my long walk in Sofia this weekend. And some reflected clouds which I want to "give" to one beloved person who passed away this week. You will walk between the stars in the sky, my dear! We all know it!

Interacting with my Nev who is out of the shot.

The Neighborhoods Bad boy who wants to come inside because of the rain.

He is super-sweet, isn't he?

Me: tired, sad and a little older than before...

Here they are. The reflected clouds in a perfect blue sky. Sometimes the reality is duller than our dreams and memories. This is for you and for me.

photos: me

Sunday: Flowers and Photos

2010-05-09T20:46:00.000+03:00

Some nice photos from my relaxing Sunday at my villa. Enjoy!

Wednesday: The Mountain from my window

2010-04-28T09:53:00.000+03:00

I had to get early this morning. My brother woke me. It was really hard to be honest. But I have many work and deeds to do today. Still I am feeling a little tired. I made breakfast and coffee and while I was eating with my father I saw the blue sky over Vitosha mountain. As you know I am in love with the latter. I took several photos. The sky is clear at last, no clouds, no dirt and dust. The city will be breathing clean air for a couple of days.

Now I stand in my messy room and I rethink the last days. In my head is the calm melody of Faith No More- Stripsearch and some past memories are still lurking down there. As I listen to the song for tenth time I start my CAD drawings. Some days are just beautiful, you know...

As I dwell in my own old memories of happiness I say that I can't complain. And for my own terror, I tend to get too emotional lately.

Have a nice Wednesday!

Photos: me

Sunday: Spring time!

2010-04-25T23:47:00.001+03:00

I was on my villa today. It was great. The weather was cloudy for my taste but I took some really nice photos with my camera and I want to share them with you and wish you a pleasant working week!

Bloody red, isn't it?

White and tiny Spirea over the meadow.

The Magnolia Grande is blooming for first time this year and I am so happy about it!

These are really tiny and so sweet.

And this photo is my favorite. A Guinko Tree. It is so vibrant green and so fresh. Really content with this shot. It was worth the waiting for the wind to stop.

So this is it...enjoy!

Friday: Ten things / Петък: Десет неща

2010-04-23T19:31:00.000+03:00

So this is going to be hard to explain in English for my lack of proper dictionary. Let's switch to Bulgarian for now! Although I would try to translate it later. If there is a possible way to describe it all.

Аха. Ето...хайде мила родна реч, омайна сладка...

Първо да кажа едно гигантско благодаря на Нев за номинацията, за пръв път ми е да участвувам в нещо такова. Мерси, Нена!!! Трогната съм и ще се опитам да бъда максимално описателна. Не си мисля, че мога да те изненадам, даже хич! Но ще се пробвам, пък да висим какво ще ми се получи.

Та ето ги и тях, неномерирани и еднакви по важност за мен, като приятелите си не ги слагам в категориите, защото те си знаят, че са ми любими така или иначе!:")Десете любими на мен неща са:

Топъл летен дъжд. Няма нищо по-хубаво от него на този свят. И аз на разходка под него без цел и посока. Докато капчиците ме мокрят и се стичат по дрехите ми, изпитвам най-голямото спокойствие на Земята.
Сън. Тривиално, но факт. На моменти толкова много ми се спи, че не ми се мърда от леглото.
Лилавото...във всичките му измерения. От лилавите бледи люляци до наситеното тъмно лила на Витоша по залез слънце. Обожавам лилави дрехи и аксесоари. А и съвсем скромно ще отбележа, че ми отива.
Да снимам. Не мога да отрека, че едни от най-прекрасните прекарани мигове навън с приятели са били по повод снимки. За мен фотографията е хоби, което ме прави щастлива, успокоява ме и ми дава много нови идеи.
Книги, книги и пак книги. Най-различни! По много. Стари и нови. Фантастика и класика. Кримки и приказки. Обичам да чета и ми се случва да стоя с часове забила нос в поредното хартиено томче. Харесвам мириса им, начина, по който хартията шуми, когато я разлистваш, крехкостта им, лекото зацапване от мастилото им...
Кучета. По-специално ретривъри. Лабрадори и Голдъни. Покажете ми един и гледайте! Само най-близките ми приятели знаят колко много се вдетинявам покрай тях. Искам да ги гушкам, мачкам и да си играя с тях. Не е истина направо, но на моменти не мога да си откъсна погледа от кучето, за да видя стопанина му!
Часовници. Ръчни такива най-вече. Имам часовник от 4 годишна и не мога без един от тях. Не ме правят по-точна, нито ги сверявам постоянно. Понякога късно вечер ги чувам как тиктакат от чекмеджето до главата ми...
Разходки навън. Сама или с добър приятел. По студените нощи или посред летен пек, в парка или по улиците. Важното е да ходя. Обичам да виждам нови места, хората забързани нанякъде, дори самия град.
Плодове. Всякакви плодове. Е, без мушмули...но какво да се прави. Много любими са ми ягодите, но съм алергична към тях и няма как. Инак зимно време съм основно на портокали. Тези оранжеви, сочни, сладки топки винаги правят деня ми по-ведър!
Планините и най-вече Стара Планина, Врачанския Балкан. Това място ми е близко на сърцето. Кара ме да се чувствам пречистена и като нова. Но която и да е планина ме радва и изпълва с енергия!

И ето го момента на изненадващите разкрития! Опасявам се, че ми е трудно да кажа нещо сензационно, но ще се пробвам.

Морските дарове са (лекинко) смъртоносни за мен. Имам силна алергия към каквито и да е миди, стриди, кламарии разни други подводни обитатели. Това обаче не ми пречи, защото хич не ги и харесвам.
Мама ми казваше Айа като малка. А тате Ежо-Бежо. Сега продължавам да се наричам Айа от време на време.
Най-големият ми страх е, че може да се удавя. Често сънувам кошмари по този повод. Отличен плувец съм и все пак избягвам да плувам в морето поради неизстовата паника, която ме обзема.
Косата ми всъщност е къдрава, на масури. Но се изправи от собствената си тежест. Сега почти винаги стои вързана, а ако я пускам, задължително я изправям допълнително.
Имам новопоявила се трапчинка от дясната страна на брадичката ми. Не знам как се образуват трапчинките, но вече са трички!

Готово! А сега с моето предаване на щафетата. Започвам с Тонито от Tointobonito. После иде ред на моята първа последователка Плами, чиито коментари винаги ме карат да се усмихвам. След това моля да се яви Мория на линия, за да отговори. Анда-Панда е номер четири...и хм, една Ирония Идиотова има да отговаря също. Ще следя отговорите с интерес! :)

Снимките са от: ForbiddenSorrow , Infiniteskye и kkart

Friday: Happy Weekend! And I wish...

2010-04-16T23:58:00.001+03:00

Happy Weekend!

I am so glad it is finally here, except that tomorrow is a working day for me and maybe for many of you too. It's going to be long Saturday. I feel like I have a million of butterflies in my tummy, so I share these with you!

Photos(01: thefost, 02: donsutherland1, 03: kamoteus )

Thursday: Sofia, more rain, less holes...and tea

2010-04-15T23:29:00.003+03:00

It is Thursday.
...

Like one of the longest days of this week. I was at my work for first time for near a month and now I feel so tired. My head aches.

It was raining all day long so I am partially glad that I was at the office with no current tasks to do outside. After the long day I drank tea with a good friend and we talked about random stuff as always. I do love these great moments with her persona because she is me in so many ways.

We see each other almost everyday and we use to drink Earl Grey Tea with milk in the Costa Coffee at the CCS. All the personnel already knows us and our taste for the hot revitalizing liquid. (And mine for Hot Chocolate with mint liquor, hers is chocolate muffins, but this is a secret!)

Sofia would be too grey without my yellow friend and my mood too spooky to be honest. Any city would be this way without her.
...

The city is full of noises, cars and lights...nighttime, my favorite lately. And I snapped this shot while walking towards the nearest mall with her.It is from my phone,' cause I didn't took my camera.
One of Sofia streets. See...no more holes. Let's hope that the taxi drivers are going to be happier :")

Tuesday: Re-think and Valencia!

2010-04-13T22:16:00.000+03:00

Second day of week Nine passed by. Only 4 weeks to go till the end of the semester. I am not doing my projects but I don't feel guilty this time! Guess what! I am going to Valencia, Spain for my 5th year! I still have to choose the projects which I want to do, but I am so excited!
I love Spain! So It will be wonderful experience for me to live there for nine months...I will be leaving in October 2010, so I have all the summer to enjoy here. And then: Hasta luego, Sofia!

Вижте по-голяма карта

Sunday: Self- Inflicted Happiness...

2010-04-11T17:38:00.001+03:00

Now look at me. Look at me closer. And closer. Do you see me? No? Clearly we are at the same situation, 'cause I don't see you either. Blank, empty eyes. No one is there after all. I say that it is only so natural. The happiness is a eluding bitch. Or at least one thats really good at hiding. I know I am different, only not so different than anyone who thinks in private: Why? Why me? Professional Issues. This is what gives you the pleasure to study Architecture. You smile again. And I think I want to bite your tongue hard. To make you scream, to cause you unbearable pain and maybe later kill you... but then I just smile reassuringly in front of you.

Who needs to be happy after all? And is there a difference between "real" and "self-inflicted" happiness? Is there a way to create it from thin air? Didn't think so...
Anyway...the sun is shining, the weather is sweet as my good friend Lily would say. Don't bother to be miserable, better go for a long walk in the park. watch the clouds moving and rethink your existence. It is not so bad, eh?

Monday: Five days of April 2010

2010-04-05T20:19:00.000+03:00

Well, in this first post for one of my favorite monts of the year: APRIL, I want to wish to everyone Happy Easter!, to say one big and grateful Thank you! to my friend Nev for the never ending support that she provides for me every single day! and rethink the last week...

Tomorrow is the day of truth. The results for the internships are due to be published. And at last with over a month after the dead-line I will know for sure my result! Nice. So now I am extremely nervous and the situation is quite complicated.

First my beloved Anda is here, so I am happy, happy, happy...

Second I was an extra in one movie which is in process of filming in Bulgaria. It was very interesting from many points of view, a real eye-opener about the movie-industry and nice overall experience for my personality. I met so many new people, some of the really charismatic, others not so; found some old friends and got to stay near horses all day long...I think I fell in love with these animals from first sight!

Today it was one rainy day in Sofia but the spring rain tends to be so inspiring in so many ways...

How were yours five days of this 2010 April? Tell me, I am so curious...

Photo by: LJ.

Saturday: One week after Heaven and Back in Sofia

2010-03-13T11:31:00.000+02:00

It was snow, mountains and hot tea with white rum. It was white, pure and lovely everywhere. There were moments with warm smiles, mint alcohol and chocolate with whole nuts. There was the company of Eight Architects and One Engeneer : all kinds of diferent people who call themselfs friends, all types of personalities: the sad one (me), the always smiling one, the tired one, the everworking one, the funny one, the sulking one, the quiet one, the happy one and the entusiast. There was the only one who completely understands my soul and knows how to give me comfort and some new findings all around me.

It was great and I still can't get used to the city and its vibes...

By the way I missed the three holidays this March. Thank all of you for the wishes and the nice comments:")

P.S.- Some photos are coming soon...

Saturday:One year later...and 25 things that changed in my life

2010-02-13T21:29:00.003+02:00

And I am still blogging...what a surprise indeed. I never thought that I will live to this actually with my character. So I guess it is time for some conclusions. And here they are:

I started to blog about my hobbies and thoughts on 12.02.2009
And I intend to do it long years to come.
I am one year older.
And 10 times more wiser or not so naive at least.
I learned the hard way that no one is really what he seems to be. Again.
And found that it is hard to stay true to your believes.
I sleep less, I eat more, I wonder more about my future.
And I am sure that everything is going to be all right in the end.
I no longer write poetry, nor short essays.
And I lost my "way with the words" :"(
I still love to take pictures.
And to share them with my friends.
I lost my faith in my partner.
And started to question him more in hope for "salvation".
Then it turned out that it didn't help at all...so now I am all alone. Again.
He stole a piece of my soul
And I scarred pretty badly
But now I feel fine again.
And the thin white line of the scar stays with me.
I lost some friends of mine.
And found new ones, real treasures, hidden all around me.
Some of closest people I have question my decisions daily
And give me strength to carry on with my deeds
I am finally starting to love myself...
Or at least I think I do.

Thats all I think. Thank all of you for following me. It is nice to know that out there is someone after all. I am really grateful for all these nice comments and the fact that your presence completed this blog in one wonderful way.:") So here are some home-made sweets...

I also wish to say: Happy Birthday to Пламито!I know that I am a bit late, but...this cake is for you!

P.S- Dennis, I know that you won't read this, but anyway: Happy Birthday! I wish you only one thing: Rise and Shine!:")

Thuesday: Valentine's Day Fever

2010-02-09T16:01:00.000+02:00

Today the good news is: The 7-th session is now oficially over for me. I took all of my exams pretty well and now I have plenty of free time to hang out with my brother, to do some office work, to research some new programs.

The bad news is (there is always one, you know): It is Valentine's Day Time...for my personal taste this holiday is way too commercial and plain stupid. The whole city is covered with hearths, fluffy things, rose marabu feathers (poor birdies!), it is crowded in every cafe, it is dirty, unkept and you can't find place to stay in serenity for longer than 2 minutes. There is nothing appealing and romantic in this situation, you know...

And I need to tell you something "happy couples": you do not need a special day to say: "I LOVE YOU" to your dearest person. Yeap. No secret here. :) This is why I just love these anti-valentine moo cards. Check them out!

Anyway, I wish very pleasant, romantic, interesting and happy week to all who love someone in this world!

Saturday: Learning and sport work together,eh?

2010-01-23T23:28:00.002+02:00

I've just arrived home from my fitness. It was wonderful training after all day long in my chair reading some legislative documents over urban territories and residential building normative. Phew.

I am lazy in everyday life/active in sports person. Perhaps it comes from my want to improve myself, to show myself that I can push the envelope harder, that I can be better... aside from these thoughts, well, the sport is my way of calming the stress, relaxing my brain and just plain fun!

So here it is... learning and sport work together indeed!

I wish to all of you Pleasant, Lazy and Happy Sunday!

Photo: Brock Davis Portfolio

Friday: Sleepy, Happy and Smiling

2010-01-22T19:45:00.000+02:00

It is Friday. It was meant to be the first day to study for my next exam in Monday, but it didn't. Last day of this working week. First day of the weekend. And also happens to be the birthday of Yana. She turns 20 today. Nice isn't it?

So as always when I have to do serious work for the university I got up at noon...12:00 to be exact. It was hard...too much sleep gives you the want to stay all day long in bed. So I started to read new book /in my bed of course/. Two hundred pages later I left my bed at last to eat. Food and sleep! What is better than this anyway?

Later I was browsing the internet for some free e-books and I found this wonderful textile pattern. It is from one very talented artist Baba Yagada. She is from Israel. Her works are funky, spooky, moody and have some nice touches...and I love her site! They give me this inexplicable want to smile...it just made my day!

Wednesday: Ducks and Trees

2010-01-20T19:11:00.004+02:00

Lately I feel tired. May be it is from the lack of sleep the last two weeks or it is just apathy. So I decided to make my life more colorful again. The easiest way: grab the camera, some gloves, one good friend and my adoring brother and hit the park ... i didn't make more than 20 shots but these turned out pretty nice. So I present: Sunday Photo Shoot /in the nearest park/ which I intend to make a habit...

one dead tree rising to touch the sky

his fallen brother on the ground

but out there is something alive as well...two ducks :)

i see you little girl with camera...

a little bit grumpy

These are for the kids. I personally adore them.

the other figures.they come in various forms.

photos: me

location: South Park, Sofia, Bulgaria

Saturday:PC problems

2010-01-16T19:42:00.000+02:00

My PC is making my life pretty hard... My Windows crashed, the Google Chrome crashed too taking all my precious bookmarks out of my reach and now...even my blog doesn't behave properly...I hope it is temporally cause it is painstaking...I think I need to reinstall the operation system...Just my luck!

Saturday: Over and out!

2010-01-16T19:24:00.016+02:00

Officially the longest week of the year is over. The summary this time counts:

7/+3/ days

3 projects

less than 3 hours sleep a day

around one meal a day on foot in most cases

not enough time to shower properly

not enough time for any activity other than drafting in the AutoCAD

20 hours in pointless waiting on the 9 floor of corpus A in my University to see the results

around 240 leva /120 euros for paper and plotting...in the bin now!

Yeap. The horror is over.

There are some exams to come ... session time say some people, I say time to sleep properly and enjoy life's simple pleasures!

So here they are: residential buildings

What do you think? Like or dislike them? I'd love to hear...