Sometimes you get lost in circumstances…
…It’s not necessarily a bad thing. However, when you awake, you’re somewhat baffled by yourself.
Relocating abroad this time has proved to be a somewhat difference experience from the beginning compared to previous relocations I’ve made. This is solely due to circumstances… Circumstances such as not being a student anymore but a ’grown-up’ with a full time job and certain responsibilities. This is not to forget all the formalities and paper work that need to be done when relocating. And then there’s the love interest too…
Being away from home for 12 hours a day doesn’t leave time for much during the week. That means the weekend has to make up for the ’lost time’ – the lost time that would have been spent on exploring. However, with a newly love interest that you, of course, want to see and socialize with, it has proved to be rather challenging for me to explore Amsterdam and meet new friends here. Of course, I have my colleagues and dear roomies and friend for almost a decade but that’s just not enough for me. I’m so used to having a big social circle that I’ve been building up for years – I want to I need to build a network here too. I need (as in personal need) to explore the culture…
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Today, for the first time since I moved here, I’ve had a moment to catch my breath and actually reflect upon my current situation. It’s not as if I regret what and whom I’ve spent my time – quite the contrary! However, I so badly want to explore my new home city. So as of today, I will plan to do exactly this at least once a week. For my own sake, I need to root here and know my own city.
Luckily, I will also frequently receive visits from friends abroad the following months, which means that I’ll be able to explore Amsterdam (and other cities in the Netherlands) with them as a tourist and traveler. I can’t wait for this! Let the adventure vol. 2 begin!
xo P!
Awesome! Can’t wait to hear all about your new “adventures”! Stay safe, and have fun!
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Cheers, to the beginning, of the next chapter!
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Amsterdam is a fabulous city. Have a great time there. Check out the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky ~ it’s worth it just for what’s around the back…
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You moved to Amsterdam??? Jeesh, that’s like my only goal in life. How’d you do that?
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Take your time and you will find your root soon 🙂
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Reblogged this on KCJones.
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Can’t agree more—when setting foot somewhere, let it print 🙂
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It’s about three months since you’ve moved. Have you gotten that bike yet?
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Haha! The famous bikes in Amsterdam 🙂 …Not yet. I ended up getting a job 45minutes away in train so I aven’t had the need for it yet. However, I can well imagine getting a bike in summer. Until then, I borrow my roomies extra bike.
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