Dec 13 2012

Apartments as the right way for urbanization

World population has reached 7 billion in 2011 and is now even more poised for rapid growth. According to a United Nations report, the world population will reach 14 billion by 2100. Density is now a big problem on some areas in the world. Forests are being cut in favor of cities, pollution now is more rampant. But rather than look at population crawl horizontally over the land, why shouldn’t we imagine it going upwards?

 

The rise of real estate, apartments and condominiums in cities helps people find space without compromising the size of the land. Rather than take up a huge chunk of land for people to live in, they instead take a relatively small piece of land and live vertically. In this way, space is being maximized, allotting more space for parks and other greeneries.

 

Many people are saying that the increase of density of people in cities is becoming a problem but in fact it could lead to another way of approaching urbanization. Why would we spread ourselves in the ground, when we could go to the top?

 

Dec 12 2012

Furnished or unfurnished condo?

To furnish or not to furnish, that is the question. Condo hunters oftentimes have this question ignored yet face it once they have settled in. Suddenly, you find yourself paying for the TV, which came with the unit and you barely even used; and maybe a couch too that perfectly matches the walls of the unit. These extra facilities/amenities limits you and your creativity in decorating your home.

 

Having an unfurnished room frees you up to customize your personal space. You could design your place whichever way you like — one of the most exciting parts of the condo-living experience. This is more suitable if you are staying there for a longer period of time. Unfurnished rooms saves you the risk of paying damaged properties in your room since you own them. An unfurnished room gives you the authority to really call the place your own. Also, usually they are more cheaper than furnished rooms.

 

But then buying furniture on your own is costly. Then there’s the looming possibility that you’re going to move again, and it’s such a hassle to have all those furniture be moved out again.  If you are living on a condo for only a short period of time, furnished rooms is the way to go. It may have a slight increase on the rent, but it gives you the comfort and saves you the time and money of making the condo more habitable.

 

So, to each his own. If you’re more concern about your own personal space and you’re willing to put effort and money in that, get an unfurnished room. On the other hand if you want the comfort of having a place to sleep on and eat in without the hassles and expenses, you’ll be more suited to have a furnished room.

Oct 30 2012

Moving Out of your Parents House

Let’s assume you’ve spent your time at home working hard so you can start standing on your own two feet. You have a new job, and feel confident that you’re ready to leave the nest.  But, how do you get started?

Are you ready to move out of your parent’s house? Certainly, there are points that you should consider while you settle on your own, and have a life on your own. The following information should help you get through the big leap you are to make when moving out of your parents house.

  1. Financial substance. Your profit and benefit will influence what type of way of lifestyle you are going to lead. You should consider focusing on your needs first, before so spending. Switching out your house over investing on luxurious items which are definitely not necessary is a good start.
  2. Property searching. Look for an area in which you think suits your liking. There is definitely no pressure, but you need to integrate both studying and assessing in the process so you won’t have difficulties in the future. Also, choose a place that caters to your needs – not anyone else’s, although hosting a home event can be a manifestation of a versatile space. Drive around to see what your new city has to offer before you make your final decision. After all, the three most important things about picking the right place to move are location, location, and location.
  3. Attitude. You have to be emotionally prepared before moving out to your parents’ house. Things will happen, and you must eventually know how to deal with them, alone.
  4. Moderate way of lifestyle. You are now getting into a new world, where you are the master of your own wills. Avoid investing too much, and learn how to utilize your resources correctly.

Forewarning (These are set of questions you might want to consider asking yourself to better prepare you in the process.)

  1. When visiting a potential home for move- in, bring with you a companion, or anyone who had the same experience.
  2. Make sure that you get to know first the person/ people you will be living with.
  3. Inspect the area. Asking current tenants would also help a lot in giving out information to eventually fortify your decision.
  4. Discuss rules and regulations. Important concerns should be cleared.

When the time comes to move out of your parents’ home, you should be prepared for the independence. The better prepared you are, the more successful you will be at making it on your own.

Oct 18 2012

A Glimpse on my Novel

Hola a todos! Cómo está? Estoy bien y feliz.
(Hello everyone! How are you? I am fine, and happy.)

My Spanish friend, Kori visited the town, and wanted to see me before she heads back to Equatorial Guinea in Middle Africa for work. Africa meant so much when I was growing up. I was exposed to films, and novels produced in the place. The Dogs of War is one of my favorite novels, and speaking of which, I have started one yet will probably take me more than a year or so to finish. Nevertheless, let me give you a glimpse of what I had worked on. It’s entitled, “I’m Dying Without Telling a Lie.”

 

“I’m Dying Without Telling a Lie”

I don’t really listen to what people tell me. I forget things I don’t like. I look down dead-end streets. When I was young, I thought Life: A User’s Manual, would teach me how to live, and Suicide: A User’s Manual, how to die.

The end of a relationship leaves me with a sad trace; the same as the death of a star. I am not afraid of what comes at the end of the rainbow; well they say it leads you to a pot of gold. I am slow to realize when someone mistreats me, it is always so surprising: evil is somehow unreal, don’t you think? I don’t. When I sit with bare legs on vinyl, my skin doesn’t slide, it squeaks, and I find it funny, though the sweat in between my calves makes a different horrid noise. Thus, welcoming thy varicose veins.

I silenced myself, and cry.
I archive.
I joke about death.
I do not love myself.
I do not hate myself.
My rap sheet is clean.

To take pictures at random goes against my nature, but since I like doing things that go against my nature, I have had to make up alibis to take pictures at random; to spend only to places that share a name.

I would rather be bored alone than with someone else. I roam empty places and eat in deserted restaurants. I do not say “A is better than B” but “I prefer A to B.” I never stop comparing.

xxx

Oct 10 2012

Blog Progress

Napoleon Bonaparte

If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver nothing.
~ Napoleon Bonaparte

I could not see the veracity on this quote by Bonaparte, and surely will not know his intentions either, hadn’t he died from cancer. But as promised, and is apparent from the changes I had made in my blog, I hope I have not disappointed anyone of you. I have now included a pool of topics in my menu bar ranging from Marketing, Technology, Home Improvement and Design, Hosting… to… Each category comprises of articles of how to’s and guides, news, or anything of value, which I will be strongly thorough with the content I make. I just want to make sure that I deliver what’s BEST for you.

Also, I will be including a contact page where a working contact form, my e-mail address, and social media- go to sites are provided. This page will serve a communication tool for you to reach out to me. You can send me in your concerns, questions, and criticisms as well. I am a great believer that any channel for communication has profound effects in terms of how people can learn from each other, and how we can achieve the kind of freedoms that we’re interested in.

Tomorrow, I will start with my first official blog- objective post, which I will be featuring advice on how to prepare when moving out of your parents’ house. This will mostly cater to our young and single-minded professionals, who after spending four or more years away from home while in college, want to continue that feeling of freedom.

Back in 2009, when I graduated from UP Los Baños, all I contemplated about was to look for a job, and be hired immediately, discounting the fact that this would be a new and more challenging life for me. Since I have no connections in Manila, I have to live in an apartment, look for one, and do all the transactions alone. The experience from moving out to moving in felt a misery. I believe that with the set of guidelines I’ll prepare, and get posted on Thursday will be of help.

Oct 2 2012

How it all started?

I just went back from a trip in Kuala Lumpur, where I, surprisingly, had the biggest appetite of my life. I already had passed up a lot of delish fanfares and buffets but this, I just can’t say no. Looking at the cuisines PLOY had served on our table, and finally devouring them like I have not eaten real food for the first time, was truly an orgasmic experience. My friends and I surely enjoyed the night. Camwhoring took place afterwards, plus we got to talk to one of their cute wine servers.

Howdy! This is Jeanette Anzon, and that is just a glimpse of what you will be seeing here in my blog. I have been stressing myself lately whether to create one or not, but with a lot of persistence coming from my friends, and due to the freezing loads I have from work and everyday life, I decided to party chase, and have a taste of my long- time dream of a career: writing and photography. This is how it all started.

Yes! Writing and photography have been a passion of mine. Though I had archived notes and albums in my Facebook account, I felt the need to create a host for my writings and photos so I may be able to impart more of my knowledge and experiences to a large audience. This first post may come random to your assessment, but in the next few days, expect a solid, structured blog, complete with categories of topics: Marketing, Technology, Home Improvement and Design, Hosting, etc. But in the mean time, give yourself more time knowing me.

I graduated from UP Los Baños, and took my Masters degree in Architecture in UP Diliman, where I found out that the models for the Oblation statue came from 3 people for certain body parts. Now, isn’t that strangely awesome? With that overture, I think you know why I engaged in Architecture. I see it as both science and art, which most of my pictures on structural designs, buildings, homes, etc, manifest. In fact, one of my proposed designs for CCP Architectural Design competition exhibit was displayed as a scale model. That achievement made me more driven.

Now, I currently work in the real estate industry, while steadily learning about marketing, and a little bit of Economics.

Before my knack in writing expires, let me share you an adage popularized by Robert Frost:

“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.”