You’re Invited to Our Upcoming Christmas Dinner Party in Breda!
I think many people underestimate how lonely it is to move abroad. It doesn’t matter if you move with your family, or you move to be with your partner, or you move abroad alone. Leaving everything and everyone you know is very hard. I know this firsthand because I moved to the Netherlands from the USA in 2018. I moved for love. And it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.
My first year was the worst. I never ever felt so alone as I did that first year. But every year since then, it has gotten better. I started making friends, doing activities outside the house, finding new hobbies, and more. I really came into myself.
Meeting People Who Understood Me
During those years, I met many different people. Some of us became friends, and some of us didn’t. One of those people was Valentina Brenters. She was a photographer looking for models for her portfolio. My husband and I offered to come model for her photos. She and I have been friends ever since.
I decided to host a bunch of internationals at my house to get to know each other. This was before I met Valentina, I believe. Everyone brought a dish that represented their culture. We had a great night. I don’t know exactly how it happened, but Valentina and I decided to host such events on a bigger scale. So she offered her daylight studio in Breda as the venue and co-hosted it with me.
Two Events Down, so Many More to Go
We’ve hosted two events so far, and both of them have been a smashing success. The most recent one was in March of this year, and the one before that was in August 2023. Everyone who attended brought a dish that represented their culture. We all introduced each other, chatted, ate, and spent the night getting to know people.
You can check out the first event here and the second event here.
Valentina and I planned to host a Halloween party, but there weren’t many people interested. Halloween isn’t really a big holiday in many countries. So we decided to cancel it and host a Christmas dinner party. Christmas is such a special time of year.
It Won’t Interfere With Your Christmas Holiday
We didn’t want people to miss out on it because they were traveling home to be with their families. So, we planned it to be well before the Christmas break.
So, on December 7th, 2024, we invite everyone to come join us at Studio Luz in Breda. The entry fee is 14 euros, and the event starts at 6:00 PM. All you have to do is bring a dish that represents your culture during Christmas time. That could be an appetizer, main, or dessert. Or maybe there’s a special drink that you drink around this time of year. You can bring that too!
Don’t Be Afraid to Dress Up
The studio will be decorated for Christmas. You can even take nice photos and videos with your phone and send them to your families back home. And if you want to dress up in your Christmas finest, then certainly do that. But you don’t have to. I love any opportunity to dress up.
While the event is targeted towards internationals meeting and sharing their experiences, everyone is invited, no matter their nationality or ethnicity. We sincerely hope you can join us. Bring your friends, partners, family, and even neighbors!
How to Sign Up
Just send me an email to sign up: info@scribbleadream.com
You can also leave your email address down in the comments, and I’ll send you an email. And be sure to let me know what questions you have about the event. I’d love to answer them!
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