Stories – AMSTERDIVE

by Ana V. Martins

Career transitions and meaningful work: a convo with Lot Sixty One’s head barista Dani

In the second episode of YouTube series “Ana Searches for Meaning” I had a chat with Mr. Bordiniuc about changing careers and the journey he undertook to become a real coffee ‘sommerlier’. All in less than four years.

by Ana V. Martins

Will I ever have enough friends in the Netherlands?

Many people I knew found it a challenge to make new friends in capital cities. I, on the other hand, had been adopted by a big group of folks from all over the world, Dutch included! But there was a catch. It was the August dread.

by Ana V. Martins

Where. To. Therapy. Amsterdam (asking for a friend)

Where do you go when in need of psychological support in Amsterdam? – I asked around, not “for a friend”, but for all my friends out there that could use the help. And I’m sharing my story, too.

by Ana V. Martins

What surviving cancer taught me about racism

Although I got diagnosed last summer, although my tumor is already gone, I am still getting treatment. You are about to learn how and why. I welcome you to this multidimensional ride with me. The journey may be confronting but, as a cancer survivor, I can assure you, it’s all worth it in the end.

by Ana V. Martins

Flowers ease our life burdens, especially now

It was early Spring and I marched. Until then I had never quite enjoyed walking in Amsterdam. Turns out, mine and the neighbouring blocks offered me more opportunities of wonder than I had expected. It all started with flowers, of all things.