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lawren

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  • lawren
    lawren replied to a topic in the forum Legal Problems in the Netherlands:
    Ah, and second question, IF I were eligible, do I have to provide a credit report from the US or is that a seperate thing?
    • October 12, 2012
  • lawren
    lawren posted a topic in the forum Legal Problems in the Netherlands:
    Do I qualify to buy a house in the Netherlands?
    I'm American, and I am 4 years into my samenwoning status. I've seen a property that I'd like to look into but I don't know if I'm even eligible to buy here... I certainly earn enough.
    • October 12, 2012
  • lawren
    lawren replied to a topic in the forum Leisure in the Netherlands:
    Ok. The word is b i t c h
    • May 6, 2012
  • lawren
    lawren replied to a topic in the forum Leisure in the Netherlands:
    It's a global meet up of people who like to knit or crochet, so kind of lame that the word "*****" is considered inappropriate here... If you google it, you can find groups in any major city. I was hoping to find some people to do these meet ups with in D...  moreIt's a global meet up of people who like to knit or crochet, so kind of lame that the word "*****" is considered inappropriate here... If you google it, you can find groups in any major city. I was hoping to find some people to do these meet ups with in Den Haag.
    Usually you meet up at a coffee place, like the Coffee Company and knit, chat, meet people.  
    • May 6, 2012
  • lawren
    lawren posted a topic in the forum Leisure in the Netherlands:
    Stitch n ***** in Den Haag?
    Anyone part of this group? I'm looking for evening or weekend meet ups in the Hague
    • May 2, 2012
  • lawren
    lawren posted a topic in the forum Leisure in the Netherlands:
    Looking for horseback riding in Friesland (ideally)
    I want to go riding, and was thinking to look for a place with Friesian horses, or really just somewhere offering a really great experience as opposed to a simple boring trail ride.
     
    Any suggestions?
    • May 2, 2012
  • lawren
    lawren posted a topic in the forum Leisure in the Netherlands:
    Looking to network with vegetarians and vegans
    I've been looking more into cooking as much as possible using fresh ingredients (or avoiding canned foods and heavily processed foods) and I find it slightly more difficult to find things here.
     
    For example, in the US there is a brand called, "Bob's Red Mill"... does anyone know if this is available in the NL anywhere?
     ...  more    I've been looking more into cooking as much as possible using fresh ingredients (or avoiding canned foods and heavily processed foods) and I find it slightly more difficult to find things here.
     
    For example, in the US there is a brand called, "Bob's Red Mill"... does anyone know if this is available in the NL anywhere?
     
    I'd also like to buy a dehydrator for preparing raw foods, and I'm guessing they aren't as popular here as they are in the US.
     
    Finally I was thinking of trying to set up some kind of network, whether it's a group on facebook, where people can get together once every month and a half or something at someone's house and cook as a group sharing ideas and recipes, and then eat together. This way sharing tips and info about products would be easier and it's also quite nice to network with people who share  diet interests.
     
    Let me know if this is interesting to you.
     
    (PS I'm in Leiden now, and will be relocating to either Amsterdam or Haarlem in the next coupld of mo...    less
    • March 24, 2012
  • lawren
    lawren posted a topic in the forum Relocating to the Netherlands:
    Moving to Haarlem, good idea?
    I'm currently living in Leiden and I'm looking for a place in Amsterdam or Haarlem. I'm single and in my 30's, and want more of a social life (I also work further north and am finding that my colleagues frequently live in these areas, so seems like a sensible move).
     
    My first choice is Amsterdam but it's so expensive. I've been able to find some gorgeous places in Haarlem for a lot less, and with more space and quality... but what is Haarlem like?
     ...  more    I'm currently living in Leiden and I'm looking for a place in Amsterdam or Haarlem. I'm single and in my 30's, and want more of a social life (I also work further north and am finding that my colleagues frequently live in these areas, so seems like a sensible move).
     
    My first choice is Amsterdam but it's so expensive. I've been able to find some gorgeous places in Haarlem for a lot less, and with more space and quality... but what is Haarlem like?
     
    I've looked for a facebook expat group and couldn't find anything and I'm worried that what I'm going to find is a sleepy town with mostly families.
     
    Any thoughts that might help me in my decision?  less
    • March 24, 2012
  • lawren
    lawren replied to a topic in the forum Legal Problems in the Netherlands:
    Thanks Avocado, I don't think my partner and I had a ceremony. We went to Den Haag and he simply registered me as his partner, and I received the samenwoning visa. So I can't apply for this 'voortgezet verblijf' status... what do you suggest then? I've be...  moreThanks Avocado, I don't think my partner and I had a ceremony. We went to Den Haag and he simply registered me as his partner, and I received the samenwoning visa. So I can't apply for this 'voortgezet verblijf' status... what do you suggest then? I've been here for about 3.5 years, I have a permanent work contract and make a decent salary. I'd like to avoid asking for a work visa because I'm not sure if I lose all the time invested towards gaining the independent right to live here and I don't want to be tied to 1 job.... What can/should I do?? :S  less
    • February 6, 2012
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    dlfernandez86 is now friends with lawren.
    • January 26, 2012
  • ajwulf
    ajwulf is now friends with lawren.
    • January 26, 2012
  • lawren
    lawren posted a topic in the forum Legal Problems in the Netherlands:
    Traveling tomorrow... is my passport ok??
    I'm an American living in the NL. I have a 5 year visa with my partner. I'm supposed to go to Prague this weekend and I've just realized my passport expires February 18th 2012. Am I not going to be allowed to enter the Czech Republic?!! I've never heard o...  moreI'm an American living in the NL. I have a 5 year visa with my partner. I'm supposed to go to Prague this weekend and I've just realized my passport expires February 18th 2012. Am I not going to be allowed to enter the Czech Republic?!! I've never heard of this before, and with my residence card I didn't think my passport was really important as it is in the EU.  
    • January 26, 2012
  • lawren
    lawren replied to a topic in the forum Legal Problems in the Netherlands:
    Thanks for all the feedback... I read this awhile ago and have since further considered my situation. I've now been here in the Netherlands for 3 years and 3 months, as a registered partner with my UK bf, but it seems like we are heading towards deciding ...  moreThanks for all the feedback... I read this awhile ago and have since further considered my situation. I've now been here in the Netherlands for 3 years and 3 months, as a registered partner with my UK bf, but it seems like we are heading towards deciding to split up anyway.
    I'm wondering from re-reading the above posts, if it's possible for me to request an independent visa on the basis that I have been here for over 3 years and the relationship with formally dissolve. I have a permanent contract with my job, and I make a good salary. The one issue I have is that I've only passed Dutch level 1 and I really need to learn more Dutch before I can pass any sort of exams.
    What do you think? Is there a good likelihood that I would be approved for such a request or quite the opposite? :S  less
    • January 26, 2012
  • lawren
    lawren This looks like facebook... :P
    • July 15, 2011
  • lawren
    lawren replied to a topic in the forum Legal Problems in the Netherlands:
    Hi avocado,
    Thanks for the info. The 5 year wait to have an independent status is indeed unfortunate. If I understand you correctly, I could formally dissolve my current status with my partner after 3 years in order to a have that? I assume that would require my passing the integration exam...
    The EU PR option seems almost worthless! Unless someone has income to support themselves for a year abroad or I guess if they are a contractor or work remotely, it would be pretty much impossible to move about freely.
    Maybe it sounds odd, but in my case, I once moved abroad with an American partner, set about making a life with him (in BE) and then when he decided he wanted to end our relationship, my right to stay ended and I had to start my life over completely back in the US. Now that I'm here, I have a good job, a permanent contract, and I've invested nearly 3 years and am taking language courses, so perhaps I feel more urgency to protect myself and have a right to make my life here with or without a guy. ...  more    Hi avocado,
    Thanks for the info. The 5 year wait to have an independent status is indeed unfortunate. If I understand you correctly, I could formally dissolve my current status with my partner after 3 years in order to a have that? I assume that would require my passing the integration exam...
    The EU PR option seems almost worthless! Unless someone has income to support themselves for a year abroad or I guess if they are a contractor or work remotely, it would be pretty much impossible to move about freely.
    Maybe it sounds odd, but in my case, I once moved abroad with an American partner, set about making a life with him (in BE) and then when he decided he wanted to end our relationship, my right to stay ended and I had to start my life over completely back in the US. Now that I'm here, I have a good job, a permanent contract, and I've invested nearly 3 years and am taking language courses, so perhaps I feel more urgency to protect myself and have a right to make my life here with or without a guy.
    And what ...    less
    • July 15, 2011
  • lawren
    lawren is now friends with peony.
    • July 15, 2011
  • lawren
    lawren is now friends with minna.
    • July 15, 2011
  • lawren
    lawren is now friends with amstelnl.
    • July 15, 2011
  • lawren
    lawren replied to a topic in the forum Americans in the Netherlands:
    I'm in Leiden, 34, no kidlets. I work a 9-5 job but I'm also into art and I like to meet up with friends for drinks, food,cooking, DIY projects, painting, cycling, day trips, kayaking, movies, concerts....
    I've been in the NL for nearly 3 years and I ha...  more    I'm in Leiden, 34, no kidlets. I work a 9-5 job but I'm also into art and I like to meet up with friends for drinks, food,cooking, DIY projects, painting, cycling, day trips, kayaking, movies, concerts....
    I've been in the NL for nearly 3 years and I have a small social circle in Leiden, but I'm really up for meeting new people. I've also just started a "Crafty Bitch" meet up that I want to host every 6 weeks or so, please, PM me if you're really interested in getting in touch.  
    • July 14, 2011
  • lawren
    lawren replied to a topic in the forum Community Noticeboard The Netherlands:
    UPC Broadband's EU headquarters are in Schiphol-Rijk, and the majority of my co-workers are not Dutch.
    • July 14, 2011
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  • Gender: Female
  • Birthday: May 3, 1977
  • * City of Residence: Leiden
  • * Home Country: United States
  • When did you become an expat?: November 30, 2004

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  • Interests: Art, Books, Coffee, tea & conversation, Cooking, Computers, Dining out, Film, Gardening, Music, Sports, Theater, Travel
  • I am not a tourist, I'm a.....: wandering soul :)
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  • October 12, 2012 3:30:50 PM CEST
    in the topic Do I qualify to buy a house in the Netherlands? in the forum Legal Problems in the Netherlands
    Ah, and second question, IF I were eligible, do I have to provide a credit report from the US or is that a seperate thing?
  • October 12, 2012 2:39:01 PM CEST
    in the topic Do I qualify to buy a house in the Netherlands? in the forum Legal Problems in the Netherlands

    I'm American, and I am 4 years into my samenwoning status. I've seen a property that I'd like to look into but I don't know if I'm even eligible to buy here... I certainly earn enough.

  • May 6, 2012 11:19:34 AM CEST
    in the topic Stitch n ***** in Den Haag? in the forum Leisure in the Netherlands
    Ok. The word is b i t c h
  • May 6, 2012 11:18:59 AM CEST
    in the topic Stitch n ***** in Den Haag? in the forum Leisure in the Netherlands
    It's a global meet up of people who like to knit or crochet, so kind of lame that the word "*****" is considered inappropriate here... If you google it, you can find groups in any major city. I was hoping to find some people to do these meet ups with in Den Haag. Usually you meet up at a coffee place, like the Coffee Company and knit, chat, meet people.
  • May 2, 2012 12:23:41 PM CEST
    in the topic Stitch n ***** in Den Haag? in the forum Leisure in the Netherlands

    Anyone part of this group? I'm looking for evening or weekend meet ups in the Hague

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