Hi Karolinka, let me try to explain: the minute you turned 29 you started your 30th year. And this is what the Bulgarians count. It is similar to the way we count the centuries, so kind of logical actually. This is the way the older generations of Bulgarians ount anyway, so sometimes there is a confusion (especially when I am discussing my age with my grandmother :-). I am Bulgarian living in Singapore and find it interesting to read your blog both from the "local Bulgarian", but also from the "expat" perspective - well done and keep it up!