In This Game of Life... » Dreamhouse

A pond?…

Jody — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:01:04 +0000

As we saw some koi pond supplies in the nearby weekend market in the village, the husband thought and asked me if we should rather have a small pond in the garden. I am not sure how we could maintain such so I am not buying that idea first. Of course, there is still my dream to add a pool in the spacious area in the garden. I was teasing the husband that he barely use the basketball court so might as well put up a pool. But gee, the maintenance fee of having one is like having an additional helper. Got to think about it again since I am pretty sure it would add up to my share of household expenses. lol!

All about protection…

Jody — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:03:05 +0000

After the health insurance, I am asked by the husband to check on cheap home insurance available. Well, yes…talking about protection for the whole family. The husband is concern not just to protect our individual selves but to also protect properly our properties. I would like to think that this is a very good move. We would like to secure everything for our children. So bulk of our expenses for the month would actually go to paying insurance premiums. No joke, it’s kinda expensive too!

Exactly a year ago…

Jody — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:37:55 +0000

we moved to our dream house, it was early morning of April 26, 2009 then. See my post here.

We didn’t change much of the furnishings, except for two few vases which was broken by the kids (aw!) Pictures below were taken last year…

So this morning, we had a mini celebration…we had a sumptuous breakfast also. We also had a candle-blowing on the birthday cake of our house

Happy anniversary to us! We are home sweet home home for exactly a year already! I always look forward to coming home to this lovely place.

An option…

Jody — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 02:39:16 +0000

A home security device is being offered to us that even includes videosurveillance. Although, the village we are staying is very safe, we still do not want to take chances so we are considering placing a home security system inside the house. On this day and age, you really do not want to compromise anything at all. We just have to review more our options.

A den…

Jody — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:53:57 +0000

We have been thinking to convert the guest room to a den. The husband have been contemplating to make the guestroom a video room. He plans to buy a new Samsung HDTV to complete the setup plus the corresponding home theater system. In fact, we are also have been looking for nice couches since December. Although, I am not quite sure if its a good idea to totally give up the guestroom, the husband prefers to have a den so he could watch his favorite movies during the weekends.

Goodbye 2009…Hello 2010!

Jody — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:54:31 +0000

It’s indeed a great 2009…

We moved to the new house, a realization of a dream!
The husband did very well with his job. Kudos to him! He ended the year with flying colors!
I had a good number and quality accounts for my business.
The kids were safe and healthy despite having flu once in a while.
We had a number of celebrations with friends.
We had two out-of-the-country trips (HK and Guam).

And most of all, our family is complete and united. There are so many things to remember for 2009 and I just can’t count them in my fingers. Life is happiness!!!

Now, I claim that 2010 would even be better!!!

Have a fantastic new year everyone!!!

With the succeeding parties…

Jody — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:39:53 +0000

happening in the house tomorrow and on Saturday, I have asked the househelps to do general cleaning of the house. I even asked them to scrub all metal tiles in the dirty kitchen as well as clean all glass windows. I have asked them to polish the wood on all furnitures and vaccuum the fabrics as well. They would also scrub the garage tomorrow as that would be our back-up venue in case it rains in the evening. But I really hope it would be a good weather. Glad, the household helps are not complaining. They shouldn’t right?

Watering…

Jody — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 10:08:48 +0000

the garden area has been our regular activity every afternoon. I have been tending to the garden for the past couple of weeks. Still, I feel like there’s something lacking in there. I want to buy more plants and add some orchids perhaps. We are still growing the grass actually. I am taking gardening as a new found hobby. A new found activity aside from doing some running around the village every afternoon. Well, these activities could add up to my plan to really lose weight, otherwise, I might compelled myself to take those diet pills already if I don’t lose weight soon.

And look how funny the kids were when Dicky was trying to water the grass…

Home Office

Jody — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:30:27 +0000

So how good could it get? This is one of my birthday gifts! My L-shape office table arrived already yesterday. PLDT DSL already installed as well. And I am happy that my airport express was working so our house is now wi-fi! Ah, gone are the days when I have to work in the garage area just to get a good signal using the smart-bro! I am a happy camper now working on this home office. I’m inspired! Hihihi. But I am thinking that I still need to get a new light fixtures to make the room cozier.

The house blessing…

Jody — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:34:47 +0000

Yes, we had a simple house blessing last saturday. My relatives went to the house for dinner after. We just fetched the priest from the chapel at 4pm so we can proceed with the ceremony. We did the tradition of showering of coins all throughout the house. We had a great time sharing our new home with family and relatives.

Sunday, we had dinner with relatives of Dicky on the other hand. Too bad that the garden/lawn area is not yet fixed so that means we would have another celebrations (this time with friends) probably by June when everything is set already. I have been thinking to put up gazebos, lol!

Here are some pictures last saturday…

Sunday pics…