The Evolution of a Home

It was January 2, 2007. Hubby and I were talking about life and family. It dawned on us that we have to get ourselves the independence that we must have, the freedom from in-laws and the freedom from other people's nuisance, if there is.

We did not have money that time, and when we went to the company who provides housing loan c/o Pag-ibig, they said they needed P5,000 for reservation of a house. Now it was after the New Year celebration, and our wallets are just too thin to ever contain that amount, I asked Hubby's cousin if she could lend me that amount in order for us to have that lot reserved.

January 5, I have had the P5,000, reserved the house and lot. And goodness only knows what happened next.

It was May 24, the letter stated Pag-ibig has granted us the house we were applying for, and come June 24, starts the 1st amortization of the house. We were so happy, but we kept it a secret from the folks, Hubby's mom is against the idea of having a loan of which you have to pay 25 years while you live in it.

It was not until we celebrated our eldest's birthday in October that we decided to bring the in-laws to our new house, it was then they knew about our little secret.

And since it's no secret anymore, here's a glimpse of our humble home. Enjoy everyone!

our humble house, and the carport

the kitchen/dining area

this is our living room area

the kids' room

As you may notice, I have posted here, the pics as our house evolved into a lovely home. The pictures abouve were taken when we had the first ocular inspection of the house. No furnitures yet, nothing inside but love and hope for a better living.

A few months after that, we saved up and spent for some furnitures and fixtures for the house, we first bought this sala set and small table.

And together with this dining set, we had these items first delivered in our home.


Later on, we had two beds purchased, together with the electric fan and the other mattress foam that was ummm, robbed.

The kids loved to play in this bed, kuya sleeps on top, while the little girl rests herself in the bottom deck.

A few months of saving up for this and that, this February, we filled our house with the basics that we need, rice cooker, stove, refrigerator, cabinets (pics here), and other stuffs. And until recently, March 6, God granted us the car we have long been praying for.

April 4, I was shocked to receive a text message that the house was burglarized, and so we have decided for an instant move.

And last June 6, 2 months after we moved in, we had the house blessed and offered to God. Here are pics of the house blessing.

our welcoming area, also the front porch

this is now the kitchen/dining area, and yes, the food we served for our first event ever hosted in our own home

the layman blessing the coins we have to shower the house with

our living room/entertainment area

And here's the car we bought, only to bring us to and from our homes, offices and kids' school
not a brand new one, but it's comfortable for us. we'll get to the brand new one later, teehee.

the new (old) car, a black Nissan Altima

So, cheers to the new house and the car!

Pardon me that this took me a long time to post, but i am quite busy with business and some stuffs here in the office. I know I owe you a lot of posts but I will soon come bouncing back. I just hope you enjoyed the story of our humble HOME.

Take care everyone!

Love,

sHenG