May 25, 2018
Living alone is quite a luxury these days but having your own place gives you more space and helps you be more independent. That's why I don't wonder why people opt to live on their own.
Real estate experts from Greenfield Development Corporation enumerate the reasons more and more people are becoming homeowners and getting their own place:
1. PRIVACY AT ITS FINEST
Perhaps the most obvious advantage of living on your own is privacy. You can be free to do whatever stuff (legal, we hope) you want to do without anyone judging you.
If you are the type of person who can focus better in silence, having your own place is a game-changer. Of course, that would mean picking a place that would be in a quiet neighborhood as well.
There would also be less distractions since you would be living alone. Nobody would nag you to do stuff and you can do chores at your own time.
2. LEARNING INDEPENDENCE
By living alone, you would basically be forced to do all essential adult stuff on your own. You’ll need to learn:
- How to wash dishes
- How to do laundry
- How to clean a home
- How to cook meals (besides ramen and other instant food)
- How not to burn down the home
In addition, you will also need to deal with paying utility bills since you’ll be using water and electricity. These are adult life skills that anyone should really learn in the course of their lifetime.
3. PARTY (RESPONSIBLY) ANYTIME YOU WANT
Probably the coolest thing ever: you will be able to have your friends anytime and however you want. Of course, this doesn’t mean you’re totally free to do anything. You should also be responsible about whatever is happening inside your own home.
4. INVESTING FOR THE LONG TERM
The difference between renting and paying monthly for your own home is that the latter means you won’t be spending your money for nothing. Renting is a great temporary option but not suitable in the long run since you are not really investing in the property.
Greenfield Development Corporation has several condominiums nested around the bustling cities of Manila, which makes them great for young professionals who are getting used to living on their own. Two of their most famous condominiums are Zitan and Twin Oaks Place, which are both located in Mandaluyong City.
5. CLOSER TO WORK OR WHEREVER
One of the popular reasons someone would buy a place is for them to be closer to something or someone. Do think about this first very carefully as it is a long-term decision that can be difficult to undo.
The perks of living close to somewhere you need to go often is the reduced time and stress from the commute. You can also save more money by paying less for transportation, which can also include gas if you drive a vehicle.
6. COMFORT AND PERSONALIZATION
You will be able to decorate your room however you want it, provided that they are all within the rules of your condominium or property admins. No one will judge you on how many posters you have up on the wall.
Some people also feel more comfortable living alone. You can have the bed all to yourself or sleep wherever you like.
Owning a home is a huge responsibility financially. Make sure that you are guided well by a financial advisor or by a banker. That said, living alone can be a liberating experience which can also push you for more personal growth.
May 19, 2018 Seoul, South Korea
It was a sunny day when I visited Seoul Forest. However, though the sun is up, I couldn't feel it because of the cool breeze touching my skin. For someone who lives in a tropical country, 6°C is already chilly. But heck do I care no more 'cause the skies are clear and the blooms are nothing but beautiful.
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May 5, 2018 Seoul, South Korea
If there's one place in Korea that I'd never get tired of going to, it's Seokchon lake. If you're coming from the city proper like Myeongdong or Dongdaemun, you'd have to take a long commute but, it's so worth it.
Let me tell you about the day we went to Seokchon lake. It wasn't actually the original plan that day because what's in our agenda was to go to Jinhae Cherry Blossoms Festival but our unmindful selves thought we're scheduled to tour at Nami Island and should assemble at the meeting place by 6am. We arrived on time for the Nami tour but, one hour late on the supposed original tour of the day, thus, we missed it.
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April 21, 2018 서울특별시 여의도동 Yeouido
I've always wanted to see cherry blossoms in person. Before, the original plan was to see it in Japan but when I got myself into K-Dramas last year, there I was, daydreaming to experience Spring in Korea.
Fast forward to April 2018, I was able to fulfill that Sakura dreams! I stayed in Korea for eight (8) days and imagine my excitement when I saw cherry blossoms in full bloom in places we've visited (which I'll be sharing soon).
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April 12, 2018
You're bold, you're brave. You fight for what is right or at least what you think is right. You have your own opinion. You have your own voice. Fearless, as they see you.
You give a hand to someone who needs it. You lift people up when they're feeling down. You love like tomorrow's the end of the world. Loving as they see you.
But what they don't see is that you also need love. That you don't like being alone (at times); that you don't like rejection. They see you as the strongest girl so they don't see that you're also broken inside. That you also need help; that you also need a hand to lift you up whenever your heart is heavy.
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April 1, 2018
Dry season is yet to come, officially, but we can already feel the humid weather in Manila. So, that calls for sleeveless and short bottoms—anything that is perfect for summer.
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March 23, 2018
Dear you,
I will tell you something about selfish and coward people. Someone once told me that even they know they will hurt you, they will still walk to you and enter your wall to feel you because you are the type of being they don't want to miss out on.
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March 11, 2018 Cebu, Philippines
Part of my bucket list is to visit Cebu and Bohol. I've seen beautiful photos of them online and heard good stories about how fun and amazing those places are. So when my mom told me that we'll be going there, imagine how excited I was.
But we couldn't roam the whole city as we only have the weekend to explore because this was quite a spontaneous trip.
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