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
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.
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
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.
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
sHenG
Comments
@KG: Aabangan ko ang pagbisita mo ha, hehehe. Ipapasyal kita dito.
@lito: salamat lits, with all honesty, gipangkapuyan jud ni namo... hahaha...
@blogusvox: if there's one thing i'm thankful of, it's because i have a supportive circle of close and virtual friends who inspire me so much.
it took us some time too to complete everything when my family transferred to our current house. actually, ours had no paint yet during that time! haha. and we were all cramped in one room. eh high school palang kami nun...but through hard work, nakumpleto din eventually.
may God bless you and keep you safe always at your new crib.
nothing feels as rewarding as achieving our dreams through hard work. you and ric deserve all the happiness and success! God bless!
Ano aral na tayo mag drive :)
Thats so nice and inspiring. That must be a home built with love and dreams. Congrats! and ang cute mga anak mo. Haha. Sila talaga nakaagaw pansin sakin cute kuha nila. Perfect you have a boy and a girl. Wow! You are blessed.
ps: pwede ba makibisita pag nakadalaw ako ng gensan? ahihihi :P
You are well on your way to a dream start - a new home, a car, a great family, supportive relatives and friends. Congratulations!
Meanwhile, I have another nerve-wracking ride entry. Curious about the The Tornado Ride? Visit my page if you have time. Have a great day. :)