me time

I've had the Blogger app for several months now, but haven't actually tried posting using it. So now, with some free time and no internet for my laptop, I thought I'd give it a try.

Since 2012 rolled in, it's been quite busy for me. With the lease expiring at the city apartment, I decided to get my own place in the suburbs. My first foray in real estate hunting was quite an adventure. I relied heavily on internet ads in real estate websites and in gumtree. Inspection appointments were made with agents and owners via email and phone calls. I barely knew the areas, so I was mighty glad for the navigation tool in my iPhone (thank God for gps!).

It took me 2 weeks to find my new home. The moment I walked into the place, I knew I found the one. It was still occupied and a bit messy, but I had good vibes from it. It was what I was looking for, what I had in my mind. I left praying the owner will choose me.

And...he did. So here I am, about a month later. Enjoying my space. Getting to know my new flat and neighborhood. It even feels like a home now. My fourth home in less than a year. This is my first time to really be on my own. I'm liking my independence, but it comes with a price. It can get lonely sometimes. But I'm loving my me time for the moment. When it starts getting unbearable, hopefully by then I'll have come up with a contingency plan.

For now, I'm really quite contented with just me in my flat.