a bold decision.

being 21 and fresh into the world of financial independence, my first desire was to start living on my own. desire, coupled with the justification of horrible traffic along the south super highway (due to the construction of skyway phase 2) led me to the bold decision of moving out of the comforts of the home i've lived in all my life.

after 2-3 weeks of looking for what COULD be the perfect apartment/condo unit, my shortlist came down to three choices rated against the criteria below:

• size
• location (distance to office)
• price
• furnishing
• bathroom
• phone line / cable TV
• amenities
• security

upon careful consideration and much discussion (including a scorecard with stars as rating - great idea, J!), the final decision came down to this:

a studio condo unit (around 30 sq.m.) on the 9th floor of a building just a few steps away from my office.
it's not much to look at, i know.

but all i needed was the ability to see...
POTENTIAL:

anxiety came over me as i signed the rental contract. i've been told by friends that the price was steep relative to my paycheck, but my family members say the price is a good deal, considering the location.

money aside (since it's the obvious), i was more worried about whether or not i could fix up the place and make it look like a home i'd want to come home to (alone) everyday.


this blog is a chronicle of re-inventing an ugly place and the things i learn along the way.