Hey Carolyn, it's awesome to see the perspective of an American living in Bulgaria :) I lived in america for a while, but decided to come back to  Bulgaria and go to school here :) It seems to me like you like Sofia, even though it has its perks :D ( I think you're like one of the first people that has a bit more of an open mind) :) I've been following your blog for some time now and I have to say I enjoy it immensely. You make even the crappiest situation sound like an adventure :) Cheers!