Large gaps of time between the last entry and now. In a few words, I finished my Masters in Italy and my boyfriend became my husband-to-be and we moved to the Netherlands.
Amsterdam in fantastic, as you may know.
I've never visited the ubiquitous coffeehouses, but the atmosphere of creativity and determination in everything is inspiring.
And you can speak easy fluent English with 99% of the population.
That's almost more embarrassing than convenient.
Wait - it's sunny outside - must go take advantage of this...