MEET OUR MODEL

THE BRIDES ON OUR POPULAR BRIDAL FASHION PAGES PLAY A VERY IMPORTANT PART IN EACH ISSUE OF IDO. SO WE THINK THEY DESERVE A PAGE TO SHARE SOME OF THEIR THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS ABOUT THIS AND THAT.

Our model is Naomi Galea, and she has a wide range of interests.

WHERE DO YOU LIVE?

I live in the picturesque village of Xagħra in Gozo. Xagħra is renowned for its historic places among which are the Ġigantija temples and Ta’ Kola Windmill,and for the good restaurants.

WHERE ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE AND WHY?

Another country I would like to live in is Italy. I love Italy. Every time I visit I’m enchanted by the magnificent natural landscape,and I’m always impressed by their gorgeous cities filled with many architectural and artistic treasures. I’m also amazed how they managed to preserve so much of their historic and old buildings. Also, we have the same Mediterranean climate and similarities in terms of culture, where every region has its own dialect, cuisine, history and specific traditions. Apart from all this I cannot leave out the good food, good wine and hospitable people.

WHAT’S THE HAPPIEST JOB OR CAREER YOU COULD HAVE?

The happiest job I could have,and which in fact I’m studying for, is that of a kindergarten assistant. Since when I was a little girl I always enjoyed spending time with small children and babysitting for family members during family gatherings. Being with children is always fun and you can never get bored with all the noise, mess, laughter and excitement they create. What isn’t there to love? You have the privilege that the parents trust you with their children,and playing a role in children’s lives during those vital first years is very rewarding. Being aware that my role in child caring can have an impact on a child’s entire life is very challenging,since these first years of the children are very

crucial. But I’m in for the challenge since as they say the bigger the challenge the bigger the reward and satisfaction.

HOW DO YOU LIKE TO RELAX?

My way of relaxing during cold days is by lying in my bed watching a film on my laptop while eating a bowl of freshly made popcorn; whereas,in summer I prefer going to the beach. Another way of relaxing is dining out with family and friends accompanied by a good glass of wine,or going out for a coffee or for a drink. Shopping also helps me to relax especially when I do it online.

WHO ARE THE PEOPLE, AND/OR PETS WHO MAKE YOU HAPPIEST, FOR WHAT REASONS?

The people that make me happy are my family and friends. But on top of them all there are my niece Krista, three and a half,and my nephew Mattia, two. They are adorable and so much fun. They make me feel so happy when I am with them. I enjoy playing with them and reading them stories. They make me laugh so much with the things they say and how they pronounce certain words. I am so grateful for them. As regards to pets, I have always been an animal lover, but I always preferred cats and dogs as pets. They are very intelligent creatures and they show you their love in their own way. They can only make you happy. Once I also had a white rat as a pet she was so cute! She used to love to cuddle up in my bed under my blankets.

WHAT COULD THE WORLD DO WITHOUT?

I think the world could do without plastic. There was a time when plastic did not exist and now it is one of the things that is ruining our planet. I know it is hard to do without plastic at all but with a little effort from everyone we can manage to avoid much of the plastic we are using. There was a time when milk and drinks used to come in glass bottles which were returned to be refilled;when school books where covered with brown paper and when people used to go shopping with a cloth bag or a wicker basket,to mention just a few examples. Although there are campaigns and awareness against the use of plastic, you still find people going into the local shops for a thing or two and asking for a plastic bag. It’s a simple thing but it can make a big difference.

AND WHAT DOES IT NEED MORE OF?

In my opinion the world needs to have more respect. I think respect is the basic value of a healthy society. We should learn to respect ourselves, our families, our elderly, people who are different from us, and those who have different opinions. We should also have respect for nature and our environment. Wherever you look you see arrogance, selfishness, greed and indifference to the injustices around us. If we are more respectful the world would be a better place.

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA AND WHAT DO YOU MOSTLY USE IT FOR?

Social media has become an integral part of our daily life. It brought people from around the world closer and in a flash you will know whatever is happening around us. Another good thing about social media is that you can keep in touch with family and friends, near and far. I feel that social media should be used more responsibly and with respect so that we won’t cause any harm. I do feel that too much time spent on social media is taking away from the quality time that we can spend with our family and friends,or from doing other activities from which we can benefit such as sports or voluntary work in our community.