Another Big Thing
Monday, August 18, 2008
How could I forget to mention another big thing that I am thankful for in my previous post?!
Jax and I just purchased a lot in South Forbes!This is definitely a dream come true. (Well, fine not really because I used to dream of
Laguna Bel-Air but that was ages ago, and now I think this one's better - for me, at least). We've been eyeing this since last year but we weren't really ready and sure then so we decided to just deal with it as the plans for the wedding and our future becomes more concrete.
Actually, we've tried looking for a condo unit somewhere in Makati. It
seemed to be the most logical short-term thing for us because Jax works in Makati while I have my shuttle (with a pickup point within the area) to and from Calamba anyways. However, we decided against it because we just feel that the investment might not be worth the price. Also, though the amenities are tempting, we thought that several years from now it might not be fun anymore to share it with a thousand other unit owners. But of course that's just our opinion.
Why in Sta. Rosa? Living in Manila was never really an option for us since we've always loved the suburbs. Yes, we love the city too, but we imagine ourselves raising our little Jax's and Pearl's in the (more) quiet south. Besides, the real estate forecast says it's going to be the next Makati (only much less congested!)
How about the house? Our contract says we can start building our house by mid-next year. *ehem, Architect Kay Anne!* However, Jax thinks we have to wait a bit until he finds work somewhere in the south so we'll wait and see, probably in 2 years. Well, I really don't mind waiting, because I'm sure it's gonna be our dream house - truly worth the wait! OMG I'm getting all giddy and excited already just thinking about it!!!
Right now, we're in the process of trying to find the "meantime house" - a small condo unit or apartment will do while we're still trying to get the hang of the hubby-wifey set-up. =)
Thank you, Lord, for all these blessings... You really know what we want and need.
@ 9:54 PM
To God Be THE Glory!
Saturday, August 16, 2008
I've been meaning to blog about this the past few weeks but I always end up putting it off for "next time", waiting for something even better (or even more) to happen. Now thinking about it, I say to myself, "how selfish and ungrateful could that be?" So I'll stop the waiting now.
First, I'm not stressing about our Christian-Catholic wedding anymore. My parents have finally decided to accept that we are going to have a Christian wedding - and I love them even more for this. Now I am able to openly discuss our wedding preps updates to my mom without making her mad or teary-eyed. They are now supportive of our plans - we've even gone wedding ring shopping all together - their gift to us! *happy!* Truly,
God answers prayers and I cannot be any more thankful that He opened my mom's eyes and made her understand that this is exactly where her "baby" is supposed to be according o His plan.
Career-wise, I have just been promoted one level up. That means that I have the same designation but one job grade higher. Actually, this has been long overdue since last February (the same time the performance increase was given) but I'm not complaining. *wink!* Aside from this, I was also awarded
1st runner-up for Model Associate of the Year. Don't ask me how that's possible because I can't believe it either. Hahaha! This is a portion of my email to my ex-boss who made all these possible:
I'd just like to say to thank you for everything you've done for me - for nominating me as model associate and now this [promotion]. Honestly, I never really thought I was meeting any of your expectations amidst all the pressure and sermons, so this totally came as a surprise to me. I learned a lot from you. Thank you very much.
And I meant every word. I used to hate him but now? Can't believe I actually miss the pressure he was giving me before.
Finally, Jax and I could never be better. Early this year, we've had a lot of fights and heartaches here and there. But now, it feels like we're new boyfriend-girlfriend still in the lovey-dovey stage. Maybe it helps that we've been attending marriage counseling sessions with our pastor. Maybe it's knowing that we're only months aways from being
together forever. Maybe it's just a change of heart, accepting each other for what we are and what we're not. I'm not really sure. But whatever it is, all I know is that I'm so very
happy.
I know I've said "when it rains, it pours" several times before, but this time it's different.
Because the raindrops are very much welcome. =)
@ 11:37 PM
