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 Oct 22 2007, 10:13 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 17-October 07 From: Amsterdam Member No.: 65,270  |
Hello,
Are there any girls out there who are interested in making friends(if it's possible in Amsterdam) and have a good time together? My name is Ayu and I moved to Holland from Japan to be with my boyfriend but am having a hard time finding any friends in Amsterdam to exchange thoughts and feelings with, having lived here for over a year now. Sometimes I get the feeling that the Dutch don't like Japanese people (only their food, I guess) and that they are pretty biassed about other countries' people. I am always a bit scared when dealing with the Dutch. It's not that I do not want to meet any Dutch people, just my experience has not been so good so far. That's why I'm looking for friends who are living here as an expat too. I'm a quite active funny girl, 24 years old and would consider myself a kind person with an open mind and heart. Looking forward to hearing from you!! Ayu :wink: |
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Oct 23 2007, 08:57 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Expatica Moderators Posts: 288 Joined: 19-February 05 From: Arnhem Member No.: 20,892 |
Hi Ayu,
I live in Arnhem which is quite a distance away from Amsterdam but let me know if you'd like to meet up sometime. I studied in Gifu-ken for a year and I can see that Dutch and Japanese culture are completely opposite! |
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Oct 23 2007, 05:39 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 17-October 07 From: Amsterdam Member No.: 65,270 |
Hi,Mei!
Thanks for your reply. Yeah,of course! It would be nice,if we can meet sometime. Do you come to Amsterdam sometimes??! I think I've been to Arnhem before.But,it was just passing by car,when I went to Germany.. Wow!! You've been to Gifu-ken before. That's cooool! How did you like it? I've never been to there.But,I think there are some interesting places in Gifu. My home town is in Nagasaki-ken.But,I was living in Fukuoka-ken for 3years before I moved to here. Yes,my culture is really different from Dutch... So,I'm trying to learn their culture..But,it's not so easy..... |
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Oct 23 2007, 08:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Expatica Moderators Posts: 288 Joined: 19-February 05 From: Arnhem Member No.: 20,892 |
I do sometimes go to Amsterdam but very seldom.
Haha I've been to Nagasaki! I lived with this wonderful Japanese family in Miyazaki-ken for a few days and we went to Nagasaki, Mount Aso and Fukuoka! Can you speak Dutch? |
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Oct 24 2007, 05:06 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 17-October 07 From: Amsterdam Member No.: 65,270 |
That's really coool!
Even you had a host family in Miyazaki and visited to Nagasaki with them. Nagasaki had a good relationship with Holland before,I mean long long time ago.. Well,I can't speak Dutch..it's very hard for me to pronounce... I hope I can meet someone who can teach me Dutch someday... By the way,where are you from?? |
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Nov 8 2007, 01:11 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 8-November 07 Member No.: 66,359 |
ayu san, honto meitsurashii. In this forum,it is hard to see a Japanese here.
Actually you are wrong, lots of Dutch ppl like Japanese. Honto desu yo! 
Demo watashi ha nippon jin jyanai desu, zannen taketo. How long have u been in Holland? :shock: |
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Nov 8 2007, 11:11 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 17-October 07 From: Amsterdam Member No.: 65,270 |
Hi,Ayako-san
Arigatou for your message! That's nice to hear that the Dutch people like JP people.. Well,I've been here more than 1year. Are you a half Japanese and half Dutch??! Because,"Ayako" is normaly Japanese name.. But,you said that you're not Japanese so I was just wondering... |
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Nov 19 2007, 01:02 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 19-November 07 From: Slotervaart, Amsterdam Member No.: 66,939 |
Hajimemashite Ayu-san, watashi no namae Karina desu. Indoneshia jin de Slotervaart ni sunde imasu.
Hi ayu, I would love to keep in touch with you  I am also finding it a bit hard to create friendships here. If it's ok with you we can meet and have coffee or something. I studied Japanese a long time ago and my Japanese is totemo warui!! Dozo yoroshiku onegaishimasu! I am studying finance at the university and have been in Amsterdam for almost 3 months now.
Looking forward to hear from you. Ja ogenki de! Karina yori -------------------- Don't take life too seriously. You'll never get out alive! --Bugs Bunny
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Nov 19 2007, 12:09 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 19-November 07 From: Amsterdam Member No.: 66,964 |
<Wow, it is such a relief to know that I am not alone here>
Hello Ayu, Mei, Ayako and Karina, My name is Rebecca, I just moved to Amsterdam 2 days ago, so I am totally new to this city. I am currently staying at the Bastion Hotel near Schiphol, but will move to Osdorp end of the month. It would be great if any of you would like to meet up with me. I don't really speak Japanese, but I love Sushi! I am a Malaysian, I speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay and some basic German. I am planning to look for a part-time job here and would like to enrol myself in the University (not sure which Uni yet) here, next year's intake maybe. Looking forward to hear from you! :wink: -------------------- Hugs,
Rebecca ~Just be... Be yourself, and let others be themselves...~ |
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Jan 15 2008, 10:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Expatica Moderators Posts: 288 Joined: 19-February 05 From: Arnhem Member No.: 20,892 |
Something's wrong with the messaging system so just in case you girls didn't get my message,
a bunch of us might be meeting up on Thursday in central Amsterdam. Send me a PM (hopefully it'll work) or if not, just post here with your contact details and I'll get back to you asap! |
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 Jan 16 2008, 01:25 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 11-October 07 From: Rotterdam Member No.: 64,792 |
Amazing to see so many responds and I am not alone here
 Though I'm a little late but I hope you gals have plan for another meet-up! My name is Jamie and I have moved to Rotterdam 3mths + ago to be with my Dutch fiance and yes meeting people here is a little challenging  I am free during the day and dont mind making a trip to Amsterdam which I do sometimes to meet a few of girlfriends there.Hope to hear from you gals soon! Jamie QUOTE (ayuayu @ Oct 22 2007, 08:13 PM)  Hello, Are there any girls out there who are interested in making friends(if it's possible in Amsterdam) and have a good time together? My name is Ayu and I moved to Holland from Japan to be with my boyfriend but am having a hard time finding any friends in Amsterdam to exchange thoughts and feelings with, having lived here for over a year now. Sometimes I get the feeling that the Dutch don't like Japanese people (only their food, I guess) and that they are pretty biassed about other countries' people. I am always a bit scared when dealing with the Dutch. It's not that I do not want to meet any Dutch people, just my experience has not been so good so far. That's why I'm looking for friends who are living here as an expat too. I'm a quite active funny girl, 24 years old and would consider myself a kind person with an open mind and heart. Looking forward to hearing from you!! Ayu :wink: -------------------- Hi, I've just moved to Holland 1.5 month ago to be with my fiance. We're currently staying in Rotterdam. A newbie here and would love to meet more people living around/nearby Rotterdam area.
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Jan 17 2008, 01:07 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 17-January 08 Member No.: 69,251 |
Hi all,
well i see I'm a bit late as well, but I would like to meet some people. I'm 24 and live now in The Hague, but I do internship in Utrecht, so traveling wouldn't be a problem for me. I would love to meet new people of any nationality )Groet, Olga |
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Jan 22 2008, 01:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Expatica Moderators Posts: 288 Joined: 19-February 05 From: Arnhem Member No.: 20,892 |
hi girls
i was ill last week so the meeting was cancelled. it's postponed to this thursday instead. let me know if you\re up for it! |
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Jun 1 2008, 08:24 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 1-June 08 Member No.: 75,651 |
Hi, i am 25 from the netherlands, and i also like to meet new people from al nationalities!
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Jun 11 2008, 12:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 20-February 08 Member No.: 70,956 |
Hey everybody!!
I'm in the same boat - my name's Stephanie and I moved to The Netherlands 4 months ago to be with my boyfriend, who got relocated with his job. I've found it hard to make any real friends so it would be great to meet up with some people I'm living in The Hague but work in Amsterdam so both areas are good for me. Hope to hear from you soon! Steph xxxx
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Aug 23 2008, 08:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 30-June 08 Member No.: 76,966 |
Hi everyone, is this thread still active? I'm 22 and I just moved to Amsterdam 'bout a week ago.
Looking for some new friends Anyone interested just PM me
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Sep 3 2008, 04:26 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 3-September 08 Member No.: 79,782 |
QUOTE (rebecca0906 @ Nov 19 2007, 11:09 AM) <Wow, it is such a relief to know that I am not alone here> Hello Ayu, Mei, Ayako and Karina, My name is Rebecca, I just moved to Amsterdam 2 days ago, so I am totally new to this city. I am currently staying at the Bastion Hotel near Schiphol, but will move to Osdorp end of the month. It would be great if any of you would like to meet up with me. I don't really speak Japanese, but I love Sushi! I am a Malaysian, I speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay and some basic German. I am planning to look for a part-time job here and would like to enrol myself in the University (not sure which Uni yet) here, next year's intake maybe. Looking forward to hear from you! :wink: Hi Rebecca, Nice to see ur message, i am also new to dis place ...i stay in utrecht ..wud u intrestd to meet up dis weekend..whr r u curently ? msg me if u like to meet up...indian.h2003@gmail.com bye |
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Sep 8 2008, 10:50 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 9-December 05 Member No.: 34,586 |
Would like to meet other gals in Holland, can get in touch here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ExpatWomenoftheWorld/ |
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Sep 19 2008, 11:00 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 20-February 08 Member No.: 70,956 |
QUOTE (yuffie @ Aug 23 2008, 07:32 PM) Hi everyone, is this thread still active? I'm 22 and I just moved to Amsterdam 'bout a week ago. Looking for some new friends Anyone interested just PM me Hi Yuffie, My name's Steph - saw your message on Expatica. I'm living in The Hague but working in Amsterdam so would be willing to meet up there :-) I'm 24, moved over here in February, into bars, clubs, shopping, lunching, cinema... the usual. Let me know if you fancy a drink sometime. Speak soon Steph xxx |
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