1. I was more excited to find out I could flush my toilet paper than knowing I had a washer machine/dish washer together
  2. My team and I spent midnight on Easter walking around the Cathedral with white candles
  3. I spent my whole food budget on Nutella Gelatos
  4. I was able to build relationships with refugees affected by war
  5. I would constantly nod my head “yes” to people when I meant “no,” (in Bulgaria they do the opposite) and end up in the strangest scenarios
  6. I’m pretty sure I got frost bite on my toes when walking in the snow with my Chacos
  7. I painted a mural
  8. I shared laughs with gypsies and teenagers at the park
  9. I spent 24/7 with my 3 brothers (teammates) who set a great example on how women should be treated
  10. I was inspired to become a graffiti artist
  11. I tried to smile at every person I walked by, no matter how uncomfortable it made them feel. My heart broke for the deep sadness communism left the people of Bulgaria in.