🇰🇷 life as a korean language student// classes, stress, and retail therapy

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Where do you live?
↳ Seoul, South Korea
How old are you?
↳ 26 years old
When did you start learning Korean?
↳ January 2016
What level of Korean do you know?
↳ TOPIK 4 (Upper-Intermediate)
When did you study abroad in Korea?
↳ Spring and fall semesters of 2016 (exchange student)
↳ Fall 2021 (korean language student)
Where did you study in Korea?
↳ Soonchunhyang University ( 2016 exchange/internship program)
↳ Korea University (2021-2022 korean language school)
What level are you in at KLC?
↳ Fall Semester 2021 - Level 5
↳ Winter Semester 2021/2022 - Level 6
Can you teach me Korean?
↳ No, I don't teach or tutor Korean.
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[@jamiekim9005]

as a native korean speaker this is so cool to watch! i'm also trying to learn a new language at the moment so its really inspirational seeing u learn korean. 화이팅

[@gg-ir3me]

in 2023 im going to be studying language at KU for 3 semesters as well and its so exciting to watch your videos and see you having such a nice time❤️ i love when i get a notification that you posted! i hope your finals went well!

[@MadeleineMedia16]

Oh exciting! Hopefully I am still in Seoul, I planned on another Uni though! From this fall 💜

[@literarilylaura8144]

Whenever I see your vlogs you always inspire me to explore more around my own home city lol I love seeing you being excited ^.^ (u also inspire me to study harder, too)

[@NataliaGarza]

☺️ That's great to hear~~ 화이팅!

[@annabelle_620]

I saw this came out when I was on a 5 minute study break but I ended up watching the whole thing...welp, back to studying Korean! 😂😂

[@NataliaGarza]

AHAHAHAHA THE WHOLE 30 MINUTES?! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Welp... I mean,,, I dud use some Korean throughout the video haha

[@MeganOsten]

Great job doing well on your presentation! 🥰 Just needed to say - you’re extremely good at vlogging! I love the different shots and angles you get mixed with the perfect amount of talking and B roll. It’s so well done I’m always like 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Much love~

[@happydrawing7309]

Yosh

[@Blacktown2060]

a proud subscriber to Nat and Meg - you guys are never boring

[@SinfulCity]

Omg yay another video! Honestly I love watching your videos. They’re so relaxing and a lot of the apps and stuff I use to study Korean came from watching your videos. I even just started lessons on italki so thank you so much! Much love and I hope your time in Korea continues to be amazing. Stay healthy over there 💜

[@Marie-zp5eq]

I loved the video and I loved your energy you seem like a really good person! You studying Korean like that is very inspiring for me so thank you

[@gizemkaya13gk]

I really like how motivated you are to study. That really inspiring me 😊 thank you so much. Would you do a moving vlog next time?? I am interesting in that process and all of that 😊

[@RosaDaniello]

You’re so cute 🥺 your energy is so bright, I’m glad I found your channel 💖

[@NataliaGarza]

Welcome!! hehe 💕

[@yalou0933]

YEEEEAAYY NATALIA !!!

[@NataliaGarza]

Eyyyyyyyyy

[@ekaterini2957]

so calming to get to see you again. hope your move went well and your new semester is going well

[@NataliaGarza]

Thank you~~~

[@shahinuranika]

yessssssssss finallyyyyyyy was waiting so long Ik u r busy with study moving nd all staff . so thnx for the video . hoping to seeing more Korean related content nd ur speaking in Korean. I love you Nat 💜💜💜💜💜

[@NataliaGarza]

So glad you liked it and that you're looking forward to my future videos~!! 🥰💕

[@SomedayKorean]

Yay the evil stairs made an appearance! When my friends and I made a trip up to Seoul from Daegu I literally made them detour so I could show them those stairs that I hated so much. That was probably the best shape my calves were ever in, living there lol.

[@studywithme7880]

YAYYYY ! u are back !!!!

[@NataliaGarza]

😅😅😅😅😅 I didn’t mean to leave~

[@lisawanjiku222]

I love your vlogs and your personaity! 🤎

[@NataliaGarza]

🥺🥺🥰

[@_wuzzlwuzzlhowler_4887]

When my friend and I visited Korea, even though it was just a month, the sheer number of stairs that are used in daily life in Korea was nuts. Especially the hills in Busan~ My calves looked bomb after that month 😂

[@mayi4403]

I enjoyed hanging out with you even if you’re doing all the walking and talking. Those leaves! Wow! So pretty! Btw did you figure out how to say centrifugal force? I like your classroom. So nice. Your Korean sounds so native. So many hilarious moments. I can’t wait for the next vlog. I’m sure by now you’ve already settled into your new place.

[@user-co4ib3lf7k]

I'm studying english myself and this video motivates me like a lot. Wow 정말 대단하세요. 응원합니다! 짱이세요!

[@madibratz2113]

Your English is really well!

[@barkhawwaly8309]

Your english is .....wooooww😍

[@shahinuranika]

ohhh yeah ur new house video too will be waiting for that

[@sweetcreature1013]

I loved the impromptu pseudo "face time call" to your mom in the middle of the vlog 😂 can you tell us a little about the areas in which you walk? are they safe to walk at night? do you walk very far? i think i'd be way too scared to just walk by myself at night anywhere lol

[@jaclyncrane9793]

Such beautiful leaf colours!! I could stare for ages 😍 also you have such neat notes, my study notes for Italian just look like a mess of gibberish that I have to decipher later on.

[@CarinaUrbani]

Same 😂 My Italian notes are an absolute mess! I turn into a detective trying to decipher my notes.

[@jillianhennessey3086]

Your hair is sooo pretty!!💜

[@NataliaGarza]

Thank you so much 😀 It's constantly changing from purple, to ashy purple, to pinky purple with purple roots, to blonde with purple roots, to just blonde, and to blonde with brown roots 🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@Amely2014]

Woah this students who ask u if u need any help with pictures are so sweet!

[@nn47301]

I admire your self discipline!! 👍👍

[@NataliaGarza]

ahah is it discipline or is it fear of failure hahaha

[@thecloudsgather4712]

AHHHH MY FAV POSETED

[@NataliaGarza]

🥰🥰🥰

[@alsowishimura6824]

ive commented this before but your eyes are literally sooo pretty... the eyeliner shape and eyeshadow color suit you so well!

[@NataliaGarza]

Thank you so much 🥰 I'm pretty sure it's the colored lenses I'm wearing tho ahahahaha

[@armolina789]

Love your videos Natalia, saludos from NYC ✌🏼🗽

[@NataliaGarza]

Thanks so much!!

[@satyanghaesign1569]

I've never been so early! lol it's so inspiring to see your progress^^ I hope that one day I can get my speaking at least a quarter as good as yours hehe your pronunciation is so good~ (even if you don't think so) how lame is it I know 원심력 but not more basic words ㅠㅠ. my priorities aren't straight haha. also, I love your energy in your videos:) thanks for sharing your experiences with us!

[@NataliaGarza]

ahah i feel like my speaking could be a lot better 😂😂 I still speak awkwardly at times 😅 You know 원심력?! LOL it's such a random word to know 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@murchhanapatnaik7465]

I love korean and your videos help me so much

[@NataliaGarza]

I'm so glad to hear that!!

[@weave_girl325]

Hopefully the moving went smoothly! Nor gonna lie I really loved all the beautiful trees 😍😍 also thanks for reminding me that I need to study a little before my Itaki class 😬 should probably get on that 😆 stay safe and healthy!! 💜💜

[@NataliaGarza]

It did!!! haha I'm glad you enjoyed them~ haha I legit took such a detour that day just to show you the trees 😂😂 omggggg yes!! go study!!! aahahah

[@weave_girl325]

@@NataliaGarza I love trees! I'm from Seattle so I love me some pretty trees hehe! I actually did manage to study too and make flash cards with stickers it was a good time haha!

[@mo.mwasongwe]

계속 화이팅~~

[@NataliaGarza]

Thank youuuuu

[@anamurii]

natalia!! love the vlog as per usual 🤍, how have you been enjoying living in korea??

[@NataliaGarza]

I am~ It's had ups and downs but I don't regret coming here one bit~

[@__-ul1lr]

About the jacket, were you able to get it at the university you're attending, kind of like to school merch in america? or how do you get your hands on them? first time watching one of your videos, loved the vibe and you seem super sweet!

[@adriannamartin5992]

Okay the intro she cute!!! Excited to see the rest of the vlog!! Is the song in the beginning Eric nam? Edit: I love the nails!! The nail salon hooked you girl. If you can will you do a video of where you get your clothes from?

[@NataliaGarza]

haha thank you~~ It took me wayyyyy too long to make it hahah nope! it's not 😅😅 It's an independent artist haha yesssss, they always do such a good job~ haha what exactly do you mean??? or rather, what would you want to know? Kuz I think I've shown the main places I shop at in my vlogs haha

[@adriannamartin5992]

@@NataliaGarzaLol it sounds him😅. I always love the music you put in your vlogs. Maybe a short clip of your outfits if the week?

[@ray325]

I love youuuuuu

[@stephanievoytek6081]

I think it’s really interesting how much your make-up and hair has changed since living in South Korea! Could you talk about your experience adjusting to South Koreas beauty standards? If it’s not too personal of course.

[@mandymandine]

Hi, you mentioned a link to the SNU professor’s lecture but I don’t see it in the description, could you please share it again if you have time? Thanks! And also, thanks for your content, I’m always excited whenever I get a new video notification 😊

[@NataliaGarza]

Please check it again! I forgot to add it before making the video public, but I added it in later! You were just too quick for me to update the description before you hit play 🥴

[@morningrain13]

i forgot how beautiful the trees can be there . thanks for showing us a peek how is it to be a student in korea for those that most likely would never get the chance but it feels somehow exciting watching your vlogs.

[@NataliaGarza]

Broooo~ I wish I could have shown you the leaves in the peak of fall!! They were so much more beautify then!!!

[@morningrain13]

@@NataliaGarza maybe there will be another time 💜

[@merlindachoivlog]

Hi from cherie moore Good to see you here 😀 I'm study korean too

[@cz5981]

you can do this!!!!

[@cz5981]

"is this a joke?!" i feel the same, i'm always the first to arrive in my classroom! haha

[@NataliaGarza]

ahahahaha yessss i think it's because i'm always anxious that i will be late 😅

[@natscorner]

Lovely vlog as always

[@abnormia]

Hey Natalia! Just wondering if you've thought of applying for the GKS scholarship for masters programs in Korea? It's a full ride scholarship and includes language training as well! Worth a look into if you haven't already ^^

[@anameraz6338]

I love watching your videos, hopefully one day, I will be able to go study for my master's degree in Korea, do you still have the kakao talk enable ?

[@paulwalther5237]

You should have shown us the sign in the cafe 😆. I always wondered about that how people go to cafes to study and spend hours there but barely buy anything. But a laid back atmosphere that allows that is key I think. I probably wouldn’t go to an anti studying / hanging out cafe. I guess they don’t want me anyway.

[@GeeClef64]

This is random but I love the way you do your eyeliner! lol any advice on how to get mine to look that perfect?!

[@NataliaGarza]

Oh thank you! 😂😂😂😂 But honestly, all I can say is that I stand in front of the mirror with a makeup wipe for like 30 minutes trying to get the wings to match~ ahaha

[@nathanhipple1555]

Your Vlogs are such a good mood. And I am once again going to compliment the soundtrack lady. Do you recommend any Seoul radio stations? I'm so curious about your first sixth months of language learning. I'm on my fourth and honestly way too excited about it...like last night I changed my phone's language to Korean. And the other night I bought a roundtrip ticket to Korea for most of the month of March (to explore where I want to work someday). Also, got super excited when I saw the a&m logo. You're amazing!

[@paulwalther5237]

I was wondering about the soundtrack. The music was great (not that I would know really, but I really liked it) but doesn’t that demonitize the video? (I pay for KZbin so maybe these vids aren’t monitized?)

[@nathanhipple1555]

@@paulwalther5237 maybe the greatest reward is all the memories made. Ooh just saw the links in the description. *(takes notes)*

[@NataliaGarza]

Thank you!! It takes me hours to find music that matches my vibe haha I actually don't listen to any radio stations here 🥴 so I can't offer any recommendations 😢 First 6 months? Hmmmm I spent 2 month (Jan.-Feb.) Integrated Korean Beginning 1 and 2 books as well as KoreanClass101's podcast lessons (premium subscription). At the end of month 2 (Feb.), I flew to Korea to participated in a study abroad/internship program in Korea. There I took TOPIK 3 Korean classes 6 hours/ week until the beginning of June. After that I took a break before picking up staying again in August as I prepared to return to Korea for my second semester of my exchange program! ARE YOU AN AGGIE!??!!?

[@NataliaGarza]

Ahhhhh have a subscription to Epidemic Sound, so I only use copyright-free music! AKA all my videos are eligible for monetization~ BUT if I were to use copyrighted music, like a kpop song for example, then all the money made on my video via ads would go to that artist's label. Also~ ahah I still get paid by YT even though you don't see the ads 😂

[@nathanhipple1555]

@@NataliaGarza No, I'm not an Aggie. Tiger, I think. I went to a small school in San Antonio, so it's rare to bump into alumni, especially internationally, so I'm just gonna rep the whole state. Nowadays, I'm North of Dallas, juggling all these Korean language apps, and making trips to the Korea town in Carrollton to have those awkward/fun first convos with natives. My second language is Spanish and I can navigate Mexico somewhat easily, so going all-in on Korean is like...what the heck am I doing?!?! It'll be a good experience. From your first six months, it sounds like: efficient studying, lots and lots of studying, and immersion were important factors. Ok, so I'll be studying for the next five hours. Have a good weekend.

[@redhatkorean2284]

1:25You'll move out? what a nice, isn't it? ^^💯💯💯 2:32Centrifugal force? 2:53세탁기 작동 원리? Wow, It's so difficult, No? 3:43Yellow sky...I'm gonna miss this...^^ 5:15ATM, Money draw 13:58Nice view...Looks castle. 14:35Beautiful Fall Tree 15:29Coffee Time^^ 17:23경제생활 Study 17:59Time to go class 18:49복습시간 19:25After class 20:17Mandu...always upside down, I don't know why^^ 20:21Saturday. Let's go Hon Dae, Hong Ik University 23:26Look at that tree, Oh my gosh~~^^ 24:03Shopping Time, Should I get it? ^^ 25:36Rachel's Kitchen 26:50So here is what happened...ㅡ,.ㅡ Thanks for your real life in Korea. YOU ROCK~~^^

[@user-bw3tt9fz8d]

😍😍

[@nn47301]

When she first showed the leaf I was like, "ok, it's just a leaf." Then she put her foot next to it... "OMG, look at the size of that leaf!!!" 😯😯

[@NataliaGarza]

AHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA DUDE!! I KNOW!!!!! also I 100% told my mom about your comment because i thought it was so funny 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kairi2338]

Your videos always inspire me cuz I’m going to college for a degree in Korean language in 2 weeks. After I graduate I want to study at Korean uni. If you can do it, so can I.

[@hallinasjournal7795]

💗

[@MsMizlicious]

Your hair color is so pretty and it suits you!!

[@learnkoreanwithKorean]

제 모교이기도 한 대학 생활 잘 보내셨나요. 끝까지 한국을 잊지 마세요

[@jchele9229]

I’m just curious because I’m applying to KU KLC starting in the Spring term, but are you in academic Korean courses or do all classes make presentations? My fear of public speaking jumped right out hahaha One reason I haven’t progressed more in Korean language in the 5 years I’ve studied. 😂

[@abnormia]

I think she said she's just at the language institute which is not degree courses or anything. But for most korean language classes in Korea they make you do presentations based on the book content to test your speaking ability

[@mo.mwasongwe]

😊❤️

[@NataliaGarza]

❤️❤️❤️

[@sarahwest1400]

So even though I feel the pain on the stairs, I must admit, with the fall colors, they do look pretty at least😂

[@NataliaGarza]

ahaha they looked even prettier during the peak of fall~ but that's when I wasn't vlogging due to extreme stress ahahah so sadly I couldn't share them with you~ 💔

[@mollydeleo6699]

I know your Korean is already quite good, but what would you say the rigor of your courses are compared to other Unis in the USA? I’m super interested in studying in Korea, but tbh I’m not the best student and I’d be a little worried about that

[@Madeline877]

YESSS FIRST TO COMMENT

[@NataliaGarza]

You were rather fast 😂

[@Madeline877]

@@NataliaGarza I was just on youtube and as soon i saw you uploaded i got so excited. Your videos really make my day better ❤😄

[@armyst7580]

First🤗

[@NataliaGarza]

Almost haha 🤍

[@ggah6]

I know you said you will doing 3 semesters but what will you do after that? Stay in Korea? Or go back to the us?

[@gg-ir3me]

how long will you be in korea for?

[@limnaee1812]

hii, what level of korean course are you? edit: nvm you mention about going to level 6 or not

[@ainafornellcisneros5081]

We are at the same building 😍

[@NataliaGarza]

??? 👀

[@Mafeko]

What are going to be your next steps?

[@atp4380]

“Have you ever thought about how a washing machine works?” Nope, never 😂

[@ellav07]

Can you tell me what eyeshadow you're wearing? i love it! it's not shimmery but glossy. i love your editing by the way!

[@NataliaGarza]

LOL Okay, so I only had two eyeshadow palettes when I filmed this video, so it was either Urban Decay's original MAC. The MAC ones are random ones I picked out years ago and put into my own MAC palette, so I have no idea what shades they are 🥲

[@ellav07]

@@NataliaGarza thank you!

[@casamzam]

Are there any specific Memrise courses (decks? Sets?) that you use for Korean vocab/grammar points or do you make your own?

[@NataliaGarza]

I make my own! I don't include grammar 🥴 just vocab!

[@danai5985]

12:14 omg I thought that was a real person for a second and freaked out hahahaha

[@Mika-lk4bv]

hey nat! ik this would come off as a little needy...but can you please share the courses one can do after getting a bachelor's in korean language? i plan on doing my masters there...(rn i am just focusing on language learning, minor and elective subject) but i don't really much idea about the courses one can pursue there after majoring in korean language. so it'd be really helpful if you gimme some idea (i tried searching on the internet but couldn't find anything helpful T_T) have a lovely day

[@abnormia]

Are you thinking of going to KU specifically? If you are you can always check their website for what masters programs they offer. You can check most korean universities websites for their programs. It really depends on what you want to study. Check out the government korea scholarship (gks) program too!

[@lisamaxwell5876]

will you try the 사회통합프로그램 for getting a permanent resident someday? or is that not really in your plans?

[@NataliaGarza]

I'm not sure~ I'm not in the position to think seriously about permanent residency yet~ but, if it ends up being something I'd like to get, then yes~ most likely I'd need to complete the 사회통합프로그램 in order to have enough points to apply~

[@danai5985]

the passion you have for Korean leaves is the same passion I have for Hong Kong trees HAHAHA

[@shahinuranika]

Nat couldn't find the SNU professor's lecture video that u said u would link below

[@NataliaGarza]

Please try re-loading the video! I think I added it right when you posted this comment!! I forgot to add it before making the video public 🥴

[@shahinuranika]

@@NataliaGarza yes find it thank you best of luck for your xm. ohh no u might passed ur xm bt the time now hope it done well

[@stephaniexrenea]

do a moving vlog!!

[@NataliaGarza]

ahhhh I didn't film one due to safety concerns~ please understand 🥲

[@stephaniexrenea]

@@NataliaGarza totally understandable!!

[@ainafornellcisneros5081]

When do you do your nails in Korea? Every place I find is super expensive😭

[@NataliaGarza]

When??? Every 3-4 weeks. If you went where, I linked my salon in the description box!! Haha

[@22Roji]

Now I really want that jacket 😍 even though I don't go to University there 😅

[@NataliaGarza]

You can get one at the campus bookstore haha but you didn't hear that from me~ 😉

[@22Roji]

@@NataliaGarza Hahaha🤣 Thanks for the tip! Sadly I don't live in Seoul and am not able to visit at the moment. But maybe I'll be able to visit at some point again and then I'll stop by at the bookstore ;) They probably won't have that jacket anymore though 😅

[@NataliaGarza]

Ahaah I think they’re here year-round so just sneak in when you can 😂

[@22Roji]

@@NataliaGarza Nice! I'll try to be as sneaky as possible ;) Looking forward to your next video!

[@briahnafrancis6486]

Could you do a vlog only speaking Korean? 👀 please 😆

[@NataliaGarza]

Oh man….. the subtitles tho 🥴🥴🥴🥴

[@paulwalther5237]

@@NataliaGarza yeah when I speak Japanese in my KZbin videos I mercilessly post them without subs. My channel is tiny 😂

[@TheonewhereCupcake]

Omg the Aphmau music 😦 flashbacks

[@isimpfornishimurarikiandwh6830]

Im not even that early but im still early enough to feel weird about being early... Like theres no one else here

[@NataliaGarza]

I mean…. I’m here? Haha

[@candletalks]

Is it possible to apply for 2 terms first and later apply for 2 more terms while I am currently a student there? Specifically if there would be any Visa issues? I am still not sure how long I want to enroll there yet… Thank you for all your informative videos! :)

[@abnormia]

I kept extending mine while I was there (this was pre covid times though). But from my experience, as long as you apply and pay the tuition they will give you the documents required to extend your visa while in the country ^^

[@candletalks]

@@abnormia Thank you very much for your reply! I’ve also been wondering about the ARC and renting. Nathalia mentioned that we need an ARC (which takes 1 month to get after arriving?) to rent an apartment yet I’ve heard other people who got their apartment right when they arrived without ARC? And would you recommend airbnb as a viable option?

[@abnormia]

@@candletalks I don't think you need an ARC specifically to get an apartment, as long as you have key money and rent. I think any ID is fine. But there are a lot of things that require an ARC. I can't tell for sure but Natalia might have had issues with transferring the key money because without an ARC korean banks restrict what kind of account you have. Like one that only allows domestic transfers and nothing over a certain amount, etc.

[@batoolaftab9943]

What's the name of the book you're studying with??

[@NataliaGarza]

At KLC we use the Fun Fun Korean series!

[@batoolaftab9943]

Thanks a lot :)

[@strawberries123]

You started learning in 2016... did you always put a lot of effort into it or does it really just take that long?

[@strawberries123]

I ask, not to sound rude, but out of curiosity because I'm starting to learn Korean and I'm wondering how long it might take to become fluent

[@abnormia]

@@strawberries123 I'm not Natalia, but I've been learning for around 5 years and I'm only just getting to advanced level. I've learned in Korea for 3 years and that helped more than the 2 years I spent self studying. But I have friends that have studied intensively in Korea for a year and they are where I am. So it all depends on your effort and immersion really.

[@strawberries123]

@@abnormia Thank you so much for the reply!! Yeah I was thinking about looking into going to Korea because it would help a lot to learn there. I put in maybe an hour or two each day when I study so I’m thinking I’ll be able to do well if I keep trying. I‘ve been studying since summer 2021 but I never learned how to read hangul and I only memorized some random words from Drops. I started really putting in effort last week, and I’ve been spending a lot of time working on reading and pronunciation before trying to learn how to say anything besides random words lol. So I’m thinking in about two years, I might have made a lot of progress

[@knmid]

In the video description it says current level 'TOPIK 4'. It took me around 800 hours to pass TOPIK 4. I was 'conversational' at that point but fluent- nope, not even close. I'm still working on it... It does take a long time :D:D

[@belalamelo6113]

What’s the name of your course?? ✨🙃

[@NataliaGarza]

"regular korean program" For level 5, I was in the academic version of this program. For level 6, I'm in the regular version because they don't offer an academic version for level 6.

[@belalamelo6113]

@@NataliaGarza so its purely Korean Language? Do you go into linguistics? Is this only a language program? Sorry for so many questions 🤧🤧

[@NataliaGarza]

Yes! One Korean for communication/study purposes! We don’t study linguistics at all! I’m not working towards a degree or certification that would require classes like that!

[@enesisik8414]

I want to go to a university to learn Korean, can I buy a jacket from the university where I learn Korean

[@NataliaGarza]

it depends! It depends on the university you attend! Some schools allow you to buy jackets from the bookstore and others require you to order it through your major, meaning the language students may not be able to buy a jacket

[@enesisik8414]

Can you tell me what which school allows it?

[@NataliaGarza]

@@enesisik8414 No I don't have that information

[@simonarumenova4954]

Is she American?

[@NataliaGarza]

She is haha

[@simonarumenova4954]

@@NataliaGarza ❤️❤️❤️😀 I'm from Bulgaria 💕

[@NataliaGarza]

Nice to e-meet you haha