Adventures of a Cat Lady

  • 3 months in an ‘intelligent lockdown’

    I realised over the weekend that it’s been 3 months since lockdown started, any plans for the near future were cancelled and I truly became a home body. The Netherlands opted for a ‘intelligent lockdown’. What are the rules of an ‘intelligent lockdown’? Everyone is asked to keep a distance of at least 1.5 metres…

  • 2019, I’m so ready to say goodbye

    The round up over 2019, the good, the bad, the sick and the immense personal growth.

  • 2019, where have you gone?

    I cannot believe it is seriously almost June already?!?! I recently received this message, which reminded me that I’ve been neglecting blogging. It made me laugh but it was a reality check that it has literally been months since I put my preverbal pen to paper and a month later I’m taking action on the message. …

  • Going Dutch – Dating in the Netherlands

    I am single and have been single for many years, I decided to dip my toe into the Dutch dating pool. This has been unique in many ways and most certainly a learning curve. Here are the opinions from people around me on my single status and dating: My mother: ‘I’m ready for you to…

  • 1 Year in the Netherlands

    It’s officially been 365 days, an entire year, since I moved to the Netherlands. What a year, its had it’s up and downs and I can say unreservedly that its been an adventure. Brexit: This is the gift that just keeps giving, much like an STD. I literally have no idea what my future holds…

  • 8 months in…

    … and I’m still not entirely convinced. Every week my mother asks me vaguely the same four questions: Am I settled? Do I miss the UK? Do I consider the Netherlands home? and lastly, am I dating anyone? – for the purpose of this blog and much like every time she asks this question, I’ll…

  • 2 Months in the Netherlands

    Moving country isn’t easy! Here is how Im finding my new life in the Netherlands.

  • First two weeks in my dutch life

    First two weeks in my dutch life

    Day of moving 7am flights are so cruel, as it means you really need to be at the airport by 5am, as there is always some new security alert which means security really clamp down on how many travel sized items and contact lenses you take in your carry on. Thus you end up leaving…

  • Expat in Amstelveen

    Expat in Amstelveen

    So boxes are packed, the cats are upset and stress levels are at moderate to high.  First truck of stuff has gone over and keys are obtained on the 1st of August for the house. The house is located in central Amstleveen, which is a suburb of Amsterdam. Its just over a 30 minute tram…