The Daily Grind

I love city life. I love the hustle and bustle that it brings. I love the noise and the hum of the city. I think I am not the only one who feels this way.

I have grown up in the city so I think that’s mainly the reason why I feel such attachment to city life. Days in the countryside would leave me restless and yearning for the chaos that is the city. I’ve tried it so many times and each and every time I stay at the countryside, I feel the same way.

I know there are times when I also yearn for some peace and quiet. I think it’s but natural for any human being to feel that way. But peace and quiet for a day or two is enough. More than that then I’d feel as if I am transported into another planet.

Do you feel the same way towards living in the city? Or are you a country person?

I don’t know if you’ve been noticing it but city life is becoming costlier than it already is!

If you are single like me, 100 pesos is not enough to last you until noon. How much more if you are feeding more than your own mouth? Can you imagine what it is like with families that have more than two kids? I can imagine the financial burden the breadwinners of those families are experiencing.

To be able to live a normal life and eat three meals a day, a person needs to have at least 200 pesos for food and transportation. A family needs to have at least 300 pesos to last the whole day. If you have more than two kids, factor that in and you will need more than that. If you are earning minimum wage only, you will surely be neck-deep in debt before you get your paycheck!

There are days when I feel the need to pack my bags and try my luck in the province. Or anywhere with a lower cost of living. But it would be too risky to do that.

How are you faring in this city we all live in?

It’s raining outside now. Today is supposed to be a good weather day according to the local weather agency but well, the weather changed.

It would have been really good to go back to bed and sleep the morning off. Or curl on the sofa and read a good book. But there’s tons of things to do and errands to run today so I have to fight off this sleep enveloping my mind and body. I think I will go shake my booty a bit to wake myself up!

Happy rainy Friday everyone! Stay safe!

I have a thing for cozy hotel rooms. I love it! I can stay in it for days, if only I have the funds to do so. Even my sisters love staying in hotel rooms that are almost the same as home. Except that it has the amenities that we don’t have like a full blast of hot water in the shower, a bathtub, use of the aircon and TV even for 24 hours straight, and the cleaning service.

I’ve been checking out different local hotels like Sofitel, Linden Suites, and the like. If I find a room that I can afford for the weekend, I will stay there!

City life is harsh at times. You know why? The cost of living is just too much! No matter how much you try to save on costs, the utility bills will come in and for no clear explanation from the companies, you will notice an increase from last month’s bill. Prices of basic commodities would go up and down. You try to budget your money but you always end up short.

Argh!

I am saying this because I am in that situation now.

Harsh life!

I grew up with a terrace at home. My grandparents’ houses, maternal and paternal side, also have terraces in their respective houses. That’s why I am drawn to houses with such.

But living in the city, space is limited. I think I’ve already mentioned this a thousand times. Space is limited so you make do with what you have. If you see houses here, the space meant for the air conditioner is also being used as a mini terrace. Or the space meant for the car slot is being used as such when the car is not parked there.

I would have loved to have a terrace like the photo above. I wouldn’t mind shelling money for one like that.

One of the things I want my living room to have is the ambiance associated to country homes. An inviting feel. Cozy and warm. That’s why I am not much into furniture that look so stiff and cold.

The photo (above) of the living room is very modern and a bit stiff looking. But it still is very inviting, don’t you think? I think the colors have something to do with it.

What do you think?

Now this is a real space-saver! A cool college dorm bed! Just imagine the amount of space you can save by having this bed in your own home. A bed, trunk and work desk all in one!

I found this online and showed it to my siblings and friends. They were amused by it. Some showed more interest, one of my friends even took the photo to have it duplicated for his tiny condo unit! Cool, huh?!?

If you’ve been watching the news about what’s happening around the world, you are surely as scared as I am. Scared of earthquakes for one! It’s been happening in different cities and it could happen to the city you are living in. I’m a city girl so you can see where the fear is coming from.

I keep on praying that nature will take pity on us. I hope that there will be no more disasters to happen anywhere in the world. And I am praying that there will be more people who will be rescued in the rubbles left by the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand.

I am sure you have heard of the Edsa bus bombing, the MRT technical problem, and many cases of police involved in crimes. It is getting scary here in the city.

Is it still safe to live in the city now?

My answer is I don’t know anymore. If you’ve asked me that a couple of months ago, I would have said yes. But with everything’s happening right now, it really makes you ponder the safety of city life. Of course, school and work are here in the city. And family’s here. I just wish something can be done on the crimes happening left and right in the city now.

Always be safe, okay?