Solo Female in Bulgaria 🇧🇬 Surviving Winter in Our Bulgarian House

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2024

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  • @patriciapadgett4696
    @patriciapadgett4696 День тому +6

    Hola from Spain. Hang on in there Laura, your doing better than you think. Anxiety is nasty & creeps up on you when you least expect it, but proud of you for showing & sharing. Being alone doesn't help, but working on the girls room, painting & crochet are very healing. Keep busy, but also look after yourself. Plenty of fresh air & rest when you can, you dint have to keep doing everything at once. Your lovely family will soon be home, so they'll want you fighting fit. Sending love & hugs ♥️♥️♥️

  • @milkanaboeva2756
    @milkanaboeva2756 День тому +2

    This life is the best I live in Canada but I m from Sofia Lived here 30 years and can t wait to go back home

  • @dalia_mar
    @dalia_mar День тому +3

    16:05 Hi Laura! For your paintings - of course the best way is to frame them one day. There are art shops in Tarnovo, where the sales person can cut simple wood frames by size. The fastest way is just to cut a little rope, to make two knots on both sides and to stick it with a senotape on the back side of the picture, then hang it on the wall. 😊 the reason behind the power cuts before snowfalls is to prevent the electric wires of breaking because of heavy icicles. Around the cities there are more technicians, but for the villages they need to travel at longer distances. Take care!

  • @carlyjonesart9815
    @carlyjonesart9815 18 годин тому

    Lovely artwork. The rooms are looking great too!

  • @joedoe9996
    @joedoe9996 День тому +6

    The power cuts are mostly in the VT region. In my part of rural Bulgaria we had a powercut once two years ago. It kind of explains the low prices of properties in your region.

    • @robertmaloney2255
      @robertmaloney2255 День тому

      Is that right? I lived in VT area for 7years and can't remember power cuts. I see English snobbery is still alive and kicking

    • @joedoe9996
      @joedoe9996 День тому

      @@robertmaloney2255 Mate, I'm not English. What I meant to say was that my observations led me to conclude that part of the villages falling into the VT municipality seem to get power cuts often, while other villages in other municipalities, like mine for example, get power cuts very rarely. With that I wanted to make the point that not all of Bulgaria is like a Christmas tree: lights going off and on all the time.

    • @robertmaloney2255
      @robertmaloney2255 23 години тому

      @joedoe9996 ok, I see

  • @zaharipantev9389
    @zaharipantev9389 День тому +4

    Hi Laura,
    Love the purple colour on the wall ,actually I am going to still this colour idea for my kitchen-living room in Bulgaria ,because I will paint all the furniture in white and I was thinking that I will need a different colour of the wall for a contrast.
    Your house day by day is getting more beautiful and cosy ,some people very soon will be so envy about that and the power of your character.
    I am truly impressed, I hope your family is coming very soon for one wonderful Christmas and New Year.
    I would like to meet all your family in person, next time when I back to Bulgaria .
    All the best !
    Harry

  • @Dave68Goliath
    @Dave68Goliath День тому +1

    You are a strong, amazing woman.

  • @Zoe-Rox
    @Zoe-Rox День тому +2

    Laura you are such an inspiration. Anthony and the girls will be back soon so hang in there. You are doing a wonderful job xx

  • @Plamen1980
    @Plamen1980 3 дні тому +4

    The girls' room got a great makeover!

  • @dianethompson2458
    @dianethompson2458 День тому +1

    I'm so sorry that you are struggling with anxiety. I have had anxiety for my whole life. It truly sucks. You are doing a really good job coping with a miserable situation. Your family will be back soon. The girls will love their new bedroom. It is adorable. You know what you are doing, be proud of yourself. Big hug and much love from Canada 🇨🇦 ❤❤❤

  • @suecoultous3974
    @suecoultous3974 День тому +6

    I can image it being so hard not being with Anthony and the girls but you are doing great. The girls room is looking fab. Why not crochet some bunting for the girls room? Take care and you've got this. xx

  • @helleyequeue
    @helleyequeue День тому

    Great success with the pizza. Proud of you! We are coming back to BG after 10 years in the UK.

  • @techworldBG
    @techworldBG День тому +4

    Bulgaria is like the TV show "Survival"!😀

    • @nadyadobreva9904
      @nadyadobreva9904 День тому +6

      It has always been like that, that's why only real things matter. Like friendship, love, neighbour's, simple things matter. The best thing is to be able to eat bread and feel the happiest person in the world.

    • @antoniominev6278
      @antoniominev6278 День тому

      Yeaa It can be even in modern time.

  • @TE-jr6lc
    @TE-jr6lc День тому +2

    I have some of those canvases too. I just hot glue a bit of ribbon or yarn to the back. They look great!

  • @angelay1925
    @angelay1925 День тому +2

    Oh yes, definitely our dream ❤❤❤ we used to have a lot of power cuts where we are in France but not so much now and we miss it. We cant wait 😊😊😊

  • @VonL1963
    @VonL1963 День тому +1

    Laura, you're doing better than you think. And isn't it great to have so much support and helpful suggestions on here? We're all here for you. Just you keep going, lady, you're awesome!

  • @marianamanolova6461
    @marianamanolova6461 День тому +3

    Laura, you are doing great ! It`s awful with all these electricity cuts , but we will stay by you until your family is back ! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @eleanorsplace-alternativel9896
    @eleanorsplace-alternativel9896 День тому +3

    Laura, I feel for you. I could see you struggling to hold it together.😢 I know how much you must be missing them, but use this time to be productive and pamper yourself a bit. Have a glass of wine in the evening. Writing a list of jobs for the next day is a good way to know you're achieving. Take lovely walks and breathe deep. They'll be back before you know it ❤

  • @Cv3T0m1R
    @Cv3T0m1R День тому +5

    I am amazed at how bad the electricity situation is in the villages in Bulgaria. I've lived here all my life, and I don't remember the power going out more than 10 times (in 33 years), half of which were for scheduled repairs or maintenance. I think the problem comes from the fact that the villages have become depopulated and very few people live in them. It is unprofitable for electric companies to upgrade a grid for millions, just for a few families in some small village.

    • @victoriabezfamilii965
      @victoriabezfamilii965 День тому +5

      i live in the village with only 60 residents, we had scheduled upgrade of cables one winter, for a couple of weeks, and sometimes power cuts for max an hour, like 3 times per year. i think the reason why our situation is so good is that the mayor lives in the village and he wouldn't tolerate spending too much time without television.

    • @GhostlyBG
      @GhostlyBG 3 години тому

      If you think the electricity situation in the villages is bad, come live in Dragalevtsi for a month or two. You'll be even more amazed... :D

  • @TheFayesy
    @TheFayesy День тому +1

    Hugs hugs hugs. If you need a shrink we have a great one in VT

  • @sammyj3048
    @sammyj3048 День тому

    Bless you. New sub so don’t know much about you or your circumstances. As a mum I feel your pain and how much you’re missing your family. Stay strong. You seem like a wonderful mummy.

  • @rebekahsalt26
    @rebekahsalt26 День тому

    Yes snap - anxiety and depression and then get super efficient and then repeat. It’s my life. Hang on in there and know deep down somehow everything comes good. And you’ll remember the sunshine ☀️

  • @sandraann4868
    @sandraann4868 День тому

    Laura you are doing brilliantly and those lovely girls of yours will love the personalised art work. Re hanging the pictures maybe some small ‘eyes’ either side at the back and string threaded through? I hope Anthony and the girls are soon home xx

  • @bozhidartodorov3824
    @bozhidartodorov3824 День тому +2

    Поздравления и успех!

  • @Toni-qy6gl
    @Toni-qy6gl День тому +1

    Well done, Laura ❤ You are so brave and creative❤

  • @NewBulgarians
    @NewBulgarians День тому

    That's all you can do when the power's off, agree it's a good time to recharge lol but soon gets on your nerves when it goes on too long, but you were well prepared. Laura, you are doing incredibly well, you got all the jobs done, the girls will love the makeover when finished, love the terracotta coloured wall and your painting is super. Keeping busy seems to be helping and the walk worked wonders - look at you smiling despite everything. Won't be much longer - you've got this. 🤗

  • @alisonsherlock7609
    @alisonsherlock7609 Годину тому

    Lovely job...I bought a house in Bulgaria this week you have been an inspiration so thank you🙏

    • @the_phoenixproject
      @the_phoenixproject  37 хвилин тому

      Congratulations!! 🎊👏👏👏 And thank you!! That's so kind 😊

  • @TaniaDouglas-n3l
    @TaniaDouglas-n3l День тому

    Paintings can go in wall with commander double sided tape maybe 😊

  • @iliyanaedwards1210
    @iliyanaedwards1210 День тому +2

    The kids room looks absolutely lovely 💜💜💜

  • @davethompson247
    @davethompson247 День тому

    "this too shall pass" - much Love from Darlo x

  • @feg9205
    @feg9205 День тому

    I really like the vibe of this lady. The paintings were also lovely! This is the 1st video of hers I come across, but I'm now invested 😊

  • @Chocolate89325
    @Chocolate89325 День тому +1

    I am new Sofia ❤

  • @janegrieve
    @janegrieve День тому

    Keep going ❤ your doing great x

  • @judymccutcheon1
    @judymccutcheon1 День тому +2

    Can’t you use those sticky Velcro things to put the canvas pictures on the wall 😊, not sure if you can get them in Bulgaria though x

  • @iosilver9920
    @iosilver9920 День тому

    The open petchka chimney in the kids bedroom will be pulling warm air out of the room.
    Can't wait for the video where you are all back together.

    • @the_phoenixproject
      @the_phoenixproject  День тому +1

      It's not open, it's stuffed with towels/cloths, but I definitely need to reconnect it!

    • @iosilver9920
      @iosilver9920 День тому

      @the_phoenixproject magic. Also can't wait for the next live broadcast.

  • @TaniaDouglas-n3l
    @TaniaDouglas-n3l День тому

    Hi Laura you are a very inspiring young woman. A bit of trivia to make you smile is a very nice gentleman i worked with for a while was the voice for Blueys grandad and his nephew came up with the idea of Bluey. Keep safe, warm and happy your family will be together in your arms soon. Xxx

  • @r.a.3984
    @r.a.3984 День тому

    You may struggle, BUT you proof that you are strong woman! You did all of that while you been struggling, imagine when you feel better! Wish you all the best hun! Stay strong, I have anxiety I know how it feel but I work it out different way - trying to do everything as soon as possible so after that I am free to relax and chill. That way I feel a bit more comfortable and like I control the things around me, not the other way around xd

  • @petyobenov
    @petyobenov День тому

    House is turning into home!

  • @blagalong
    @blagalong День тому

    Beautiful paintings! The girls are going to love them❤ As to hanging them, my wife paints on boards like these and she hangs hers with tiny little nails and the painting kind of sits on top of them and the nails are pinching it to the wall. Not sure if that makes sense. She does 2 on bottom and two on top and it holds in place.

  • @andrewuk4813
    @andrewuk4813 День тому

    Just an idea but can you get Command picture mounting strips where you are? Love your painting - you have lots of hidden talents. Anxiety (GAD) and depression affects everyone differently so can't say I know how you feel but do have my own so know that overwhelming panic feeling that comes when it is least welcome. Look after yourself and you will soon be all together as a family again 😊

  • @janeturnbull
    @janeturnbull День тому +1

    Laura you are doing very well. If you need company or someone to talk to please call. X

  • @dirtyleeds1088
    @dirtyleeds1088 День тому +2

    Blu tack should work great video

  • @stephanieblackmore1461
    @stephanieblackmore1461 21 годину тому

    Aluminum foil or a skillet on the wood stove works great for reheating pizza. Just don’t leave it so long that it burns

  • @donchodulgerski
    @donchodulgerski День тому

    Simple things matter.

  • @mariaobazs4649
    @mariaobazs4649 День тому

    Hi Laura, have you tried practicing yoga nidra, there are loads of good recorded ones on UA-cam.My personal favourite is Ally Boothroyd, 10, 20, 30 mins anything up to an hour. Whenever everything gets too much , I put my eye mask, and earbuds on and listen to a relaxation which gives you the permission to switch off, and re sets your nervous system, just a thought .Well done , the girls room looks lush ❤🎉😊

  • @gw2031
    @gw2031 2 години тому

    Its minus 3 in Scotland as well and power or not we are counting the time till we can live in our BG house !

  • @alpaycavus7002
    @alpaycavus7002 День тому +1

    İts hard to see you this way. İs there noone who can visit you, so you get a bit distracted from youre anxiety and panic atacks. Wish you all the best. And thank you for making this only you, video's.

  • @nuttermecharena
    @nuttermecharena День тому +2

    When I studied agriculture a small scale chicken farmer said the secret to happy chickens that lay in their coop is classical music, he used to play classic fm to them daily.

  • @antoniominev6278
    @antoniominev6278 День тому

    Hello I'm from Velico Turnovo..
    Do you need any help?
    I see you manage but still.
    Been in the wild west many moons ago 😊
    Wishing you all the best here.

  • @annehallett289
    @annehallett289 День тому

    Hi did you manage to change your driving licence to a Bulgarian one?

  • @kitsat9
    @kitsat9 18 годин тому

    Do they sell blutack where you are ?

    • @the_phoenixproject
      @the_phoenixproject  18 годин тому

      I honestly haven't seen it but possibly in the bigger stores! I just don't want them to fall down in the night 😅🫣

  • @uvshine7584
    @uvshine7584 День тому

    Double sided tape

  • @paulgibbons2142
    @paulgibbons2142 День тому

    Wow , weak

  • @arwelwilliams6954
    @arwelwilliams6954 День тому

    You could use commando strips to hang up the paintings. It is good to keep busy but also take time to relax it's also important. When I start a project before I am halfway through I start thinking of the next🫣