So what's it like??
Yeah it's a bit of a transition. I no longer have my trusty car to get me anywhere I need (or just want) to go. I'm without a job at the moment, so it's a mash of helping my love on set (which I love) and trying to be creative with my down time. Since I don't have a bike yet, I either walk to catch a tram or bus everywhere. I struggle with knowing the basics of Dutch, so there's a bit of a language barrier sometimes. Oh and did I mention plus-size guys and gals aren't really a common thing here? So I may stick out a bit more than intended...
But.
I'm really kind of digging all of those things about this place.
I love walking around the city, in our nice quaint neighborhood just so close to the city center, and taking the trams and buses, seeing all of the locals, all of the unfamiliar faces. Hearing all of the different languages spoken. Seeing the mash of couples, old and young, the mothers with their children, the young hipsters, on their way to wherever they're going. I feel like it's helping me to dive deeper into some of the local culture, a different way of seeing things.
Even this last week, when we had such long days on set, and I was only on my way home late at night, well after the sun had gone down, I still took my time walking home, taking slower steps, looking around me, listening to the hustle and bustle of the streets surrounding me.
I have yet to really take some relaxing days and explore around to better know and experience this new home, but so far, I have to say I'm loving it.
I'm learning how to use a proper camera, I've been dedicated to reading more, and I'm much more thirsty for some honest outdoor exploring.
Amsterdam works for me.
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