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I’m Alison, a thirty-something woman from the southern US, who now finds herself in the Netherlands, thanks to an Italian boyfriend. Why not!
You can contact me at abnetsel [at] gmail [dot] com.
Hi Indigo!
I found your expat blog from Utrecht and I just love it! First of all I’ve fallen in love with your LLP team ( Lola, Luna and Pippo) I love cats and those two black crazy creatures are just adorable.
LOL.
Secondly you live in Utrecht which is (also) my belowed city and looking at your flicr album reminds me of my first encounter with this amazing place. Thanks to your pictures and your attention to details once again I am wondering around my favourite places. Thanks!
I am even more excited to read your blog because after almost two years spend in London I’m coming back to Utrecht. (!!) Next to all that excitement I’m bit scared … you know …changes, job, language and all of that … So when I’m reading your blog I get an additional motivation and a big kick.
With your “sweet” recepies and passion for making and creating things you seem like a very interesting person that I share a lot in common… Don’t get me wrong..I don’t want my email to sound like a love confession
I am just getting bit emotional here… 
Anyway it would be lovely to hear back from you.
Groetjes,
Aga
Hi Aga,
Thanks so much for the kind comments! I know I tend to focus more on my own little corner of Utrecht, rather than in greater details, but I’m glad it helps take you back to some known spots.
At least you’ve been to Utrecht before, so moving back will be easy! I hadn’t even been to the Netherlands before moving here! Despite that, it’s been a joy to be here and I don’t regret it at all. I’m sure you’ll feel like you never left once you’re back. Success!
Hi!
Last night I searched for an Utrecht blog and you popped up. It’s quite lovely. The reason for my search is: I am a grad student in California who is trying to get a digital copy of something from Utrecht University’s library. Do you know of any students who might be able to help me out? Thanks in advance.
Kind Reards,
Roma
Hi Roma,
Unfortunately, I don’t really know any students at the university. You’d probably have better luck just contacting the library directly. Considering even their site has an English option, it shouldn’t be hard to get what you’re looking for. Succes!
Hi there,
Kiwi Ukulele Mike here. Stumbled across your site; lovely photos. If I make it to Utrecht at some point, I’ll let you know, and I’ll bring my uke. After being almost-neighbours in North Carolina, it would be an amusing way to finally actually meet…
Cheers,
Mike
The more amusing the meeting, the better! If a good laugh and Utrecht aren’t draw enough to come to the Netherlands (although it should be), there’s also a Ukulele Interventie (Ukulele Intervention) group that meets regularly in Rotterdam. Another Southern, uke-lovin’ woman runs that one, I believe. Perhaps I should start my own group here in Utrecht so I finally won’t have to deal with the hassle of travelling distances to get my uke on!
Congrats on all your uke work in NZ! It’s been a pleasure seeing your name pop up regularly on Uke Hunt and other places!
I’ve just spent some time perusing your blog and photos and have enjoyed the little glimpse into life in Utrecht. I’m also a 30-mumblesomthing American, and from Florida originally, and my husband was just asked if we’re interested in relocating to Utrecht. We’re in Poland at the moment, so I’m thinking it’s going to be a step up!
I lived in Amsterdam as a student (for a semester) and only have vague memories of coming to Utrecht to look at something particular in a uni library and I’m wondering how the cities compare.
If you’ve got some downtime and feel like rambling on about life in Utrecht, I’d love to hear anything you’ve got to say.
Hi Indigo,
Hi its TwoPenneth here. Thank you for visiting my site. I would like to send you a private email so we can talk about books.
Btw, nice blog you got here.
Hi TwoPenneth. Thanks for the return visit. I’ve added my e-mail address to the “about” information. I look forward to hearing from you!
Greetings! I found your blog through your post on “Teacup Humans,” I love your resulting artwork! Fantastic! Since it seems you’re also an expat blogger, I wanted to know if you’d like to participate in an upcoming World Blog Surf Day. You can find more information here http://tinyurl.com/n299mu and it certainly would be great if you’d consider participating. Looking forward to reading more of your posts!
Best,
Sezin