Chasen Dreams

Before the start of the condo   renovation, we already had like P350k in our home sweet home fund, enough to cover the renovation contract price.   I thought we were financially prepared.     However, conversations like these happened. Me:   Parang mas maganda yung bathroom tiles na nakita ko sa net. Dan: Sige, punta tayo ng Binondo. Let’s check. Additional P30k plus… Dan: Pagawa na kaya tayo ng   bed frames and sofa Me: You sure? Additional P48k plus… Me:   Gusto ko yung may bathroom enclosure para di nababasa yung floor sa may toilet bowl.   And parang mas okay na may sliding mirror sa closet. Dan: Sige. You ask for quotation. Additional P15k plus At madami pang iba… So, our savings went down the drain.   My husband’s entire sweldo from January to April less the amortization of the condo went to renovation expenses.   Our everyday maintenance came from my paltry salary.    During Holy Week, while others were on vacation, we decided to

In my previous post, I told you that our home sweet home is the fruit of hard work (my husband’s…I never consider myself as a hardworking kawani) and frugality.   But, truth be told, it’s also the fruit of stress and discussions.   Renovating our house was ten times stressful than planning our wedding.    Perhaps because during the wedding preparation,   Dan, my husband gave me the general power to do whatever I want. He only had one request…no dramatic vows.   Generally, I   made all the wedding related decisions.     On the other hand, during the renovation, we were both hands-on (perhaps because we were both excited).   I bought Real Living  magazines and browsed internet sites for inspiration.   My husband consulted his friends for suggestions.    Being two different individuals, our ideas most of the time clashed.   I wanted white kitchen cabinets and he wanted black.   I wanted pink or lavender walls and he wanted neutrals. I wanted this, he wanted that!   When I was st

At long last, we have already moved-in to our home sweet home.   Thank you Lord. I am sooooo grateful!   I am extremely happy.   I cannot put my happiness into words. Ah basta.   Lol. So, welcome to our humble abode! This is our kitchen and dining area. Excuse the mess! I'll post a better picture in the future.  I'm just so excited to share.    Our living room. Don't mind the box under the stairs.  I already put it in the storage area.  My favorite part of the house...the stairs.  I was the one who designed it! Haha That folded table...I already sold it.   Our room.  I  just love the headboard.  Having a tufted headboard is a dream come true. The guest room.  Our mini library cum storage area.  Toilet and bath.    It may be small.   It may not be situated in a high-end project.   It may not be fab.   But for us, having a home which I can proudly say as the fr

As part of our weekend routine, my husband and I visited the QC condo unit.   The lavatory was already installed.     And unfortunately, my husband didn’t like it.   He was so annoyed that even  good food and movies failed to change his mood.   I was just quiet the whole time he was having his “tantrums”.   However, when we got home, I felt the need to say my piece.   Me: Keri naman yung lavatory.   Perfectionist ka kasi kaya mabilis kang madisappoint. Dan: Hindi naman. Pano mo naman nasabing perfectionist ako? Me:   See, nag-asawa ka ng perfect! Ayun, lalong nainis! Lol Keri naman, diba?

Our home sweet home is I think 90% done.  Every weekend,  my husband and I visit the unit to check things out and to find out whether or not the contractor conforms with our agreement.  Last Saturday, we were so kilig.  They've already painted the rooms. Master's bedroom             the other bedroom Mini library Toilet and Bath Yes, I am soooo excited!