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.