Hey, I'm Zinzy, a diarist and designer from Amsterdam working in healthcare technology. This website is a home for soft stances, lived experiences, and critical notes on the things I hold dear. I've been yelling at Internet clouds since 1997.

Amsterdam

Since late 2015, Amsterdam has been the place I call home. I live on the East side, in a neighborhood called Indische Buurt, a multi-dimensional old school Amsterdam place with great coffee and even better hummus. There’s much to say about what I love about Amsterdam.

Favorite spots

There’s always something fun to do in Amsterdam. My favorite restaurants, shops, museums, and other places are saved in Zinzy’s Amsterdam. If there’s anything you think I should try out, tell me!

In Amsterdam, I’m one in a million

In Amsterdam (and Rotterdam), there’s such a wide variety of people that I don’t stand out. It’s a stark contrast from how I grew up, and it’s a privilege to which I won’t quickly say goodbye. I often jokingly say that I love our neighborhood because Anja’s the only white person on the bus. I suppose a childhood in the countryside means I’ll forever require an environment that helps me overcompensate.

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