Another Blessing

On the 5th of September, it will be our 3rd year living on our own. It was in 2013 & just two weeks after our daughter was born when we decided to rent a condo unit and make it our home. It will also be our 3rd year living in Pasig and I'm just loving it! 

Living on our own and moving out of the comfort of our parents houses (both sides) may be one of the most life changing decisions we've ever made but I am very happy that we did it. Running our own household is not easy but I enjoy it very much and despite the challenges of adulthood/parenthood, I wouldn't want it in any other way. 

Our main plan was to just rent a unit and eventually move to a condominium in Quezon City in 2018. We got it on a pre-selling term so the price that we needed to pay every month was not that costly. It was only a studio unit with an approximate floor area of 21sqm. I know...what were we thinking? We did not think so much of how will we fit our whole household there yet and but we thought of just upgrading to a bigger unit once we're near the turn over. 

But what the heck, right? 2018 is taking too long and a lot has happened. We also had few challenges in the past years (financially) so we decided to give it up and just settled in renting a unit for now. We  also had to move to a cheaper unit & sold Miguel's car because we really had to cut costs and manage our finances really well. 

It was a tough time indeed and I can say that we were really tested but knowing Miguel and I, we had to make things happen. We needed to make things happen because we have a child to look after, we have a child to bring up in this world. 

And as they say, the greater your storm is, the brighter your rainbow will be. We were able to find that rainbow and things have been easier ever since. I guess its because we were also able to adjust and really learn from the past. 

I feel very blessed because despite the challenging years, we are still able to have just enough that we need. We even got a bonus and we we're able to purchase our own car & just last June, we were able to find our own home. No more small spaces, no more parking hassles & most especially, no more renting! Well, at least until after we finish paying the full the down payment and that will be in February 2017. 

Photo credit: DMCI homes 

We were randomly looking for condominiums in the area that are ready for occupancy and the first one we picked did not really seem worth it. The unit was very dark and did not look like child-friendly at all. Lucky enough, while driving around, we went to see East Raya Gardens which was developed by DMCI and when we inquired there were no vacant units anymore since the property has been there for quite some time. 

The broker then offered their newest project which is Levina Place. It was just near our house so we went to check it out and oh, it was really like love at first sight! We went to see the model unit, toured around the property, discussed the terms and that was it. We decided that we needed to get it. 

We got a 2-Bedroom unit with a 64 sqm floor area. It was just what we really wanted. What's good about it is that the whole property will only have 3 buildings with 5 floors each so it won't really be too crowded. Aside from that, the floor area is just enough and it won't feel like we are cramped inside and it just have enough space for us. 

We are set to move in by Feb 2017 and I want to share the latest developments in our new home:

The Clubhouse (Photo: DMCI Homes)

The lap pool (Photo : DMCI Homes)

Photo: DMCI Homes

The playground, basketball court & that building is where our unit is :) 

It's really an exciting time for our family and we really can't wait to move. I am just very grateful. We really have a lot to be thankful for. 'til the next update!