Hey future roomie or new friend! 👋
I’m Jen!
the classic canal shot, a dip in a Hawaiian waterfall, and touring the iconic Muiderslot
I’m a 29-year-old writer and extrepreneur born and raised outside Detroit, Michigan. After leaving my home in Hawaii a year ago, I traveled to Thailand to teach English and explore a Buddhist non-western way of life in Southeast Asia. Now, I am ready to plant and bloom in the Netherlands to reconnect with my roots, cultivate community, respark my creativity to write another book, learn Dutch, and lean into my entrepreneurial venture.
Quick specs
- Budget: €700–€950/month
- Areas: near/ outside the Amsterdam ring in the West, North, or East, near public transit, a grocery store, grassy or open water spaces. Open to Haarlem or Leiden as well.
- Move-in: Late October / early November 2025
- Needs: Registration + windows
- Nice-to-have: furniture, Dutch language exchange, shared dinners, book talks, game nights.
I’m looking for a space (big enough to have a desk) in a home (shared or not). I work from home most days, but love a mix of solo time and shared moments — like tea chats, park walks, cycling adventures, or spontaneous dinner nights (breakfast-for-dinner is my specialty 🍳).
I value clear communication, clean shared spaces, and mutual respect. I’d love to live with Dutch or international roommates and am eager to keep improving my Dutch (language swaps welcome!). I’ll be a thoughtful, tidy housemate who contributes to a home that feels cared for and welcoming to everyone who lives in it.
Outside of work, I’m all about movement and creativity—swimming, biking, running, journaling, reading, exchanging poems, snapping film photos, and the occasional game of cards. I’m Thai massage certified and love cozy self-care nights with candles, stretches, and early bedtimes. Always up for learning something new or diving deep into a good convo.
Let’s chat if you think we could be a match. Beep me on WA at +31629398535
Looking forward to making a gezellig home, not just a house 🏡✨
— Jen
