amica

A friend graciously got me to be included in a feature, in the Bulgarian edition of the Italian magazine Amica. It's a regular monthly page called Six Women, where interesting and distinguished females share their plans for that particular month. I wrote it in English, and it was then translated to Bulgarian.

AMICA - SIX WOMEN MAKE PLANS FOR JULY:

NAME: Lydia Dimitrova
AGE: 26
WORK: Freelance writer for the Sofia Echo

1. ONE OF THE UNPLEASANT ENGAGEMENTS DURING THIS MONTH:
None.
2. IN MY WORK AWAITS:
No plans for now except writing restaurant reviews, which I adore.
3. I WILL SET ASIDE TIME TO:
We have a large city garden, which has been in a jungle state for many years, and I have a dream of turning it into an English manor garden, abundant with lavender, and juicy moss and succulents growing by stone pathways. Or at least a grow basil a home.
4. RELAX:
I will make sure, to stay away from the computer, go to bed at 11, and read great English novels that I borrow from the Sofia Public library, as well as write down my thoughts and adventures in my journal.
5. TRAVEL:
I would love to go to Russia, and introduce my daughter to her great-grand father, but this will happen another time. Instead my dear brother and his family will be coming to Bulgaria for the summer.
6. CHILDREN:
My daughter is turning 6 this month, she is very musical and we practice and play the piano every day. I will make sure to not buy unhealthy ice cream for her, instead make it at home from real ingredients.
7. SHOPPING:
I am always on the lookout for pretty, billowy, cotton summer dresses, one's with higher waistlines, and below the knee length.