Sun-bathed :)

(From Home-Designing)

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That's it~!

3 weeks since the day we chanced upon the brochure of RiverParc, dropped by the showroom, fell in love with it, applied for it (since e-application is free) and finally, signing the little (important) white form with the address of our future home.

That's it! Over in a flash!

I'm still really excited about it so I'm gng to dedicate a post to our RiverParc experience :D

I must say, we saw God's guidance in every step of the way.

We've never considered applying for houses in Punggol (we've been trying to get a Sengkang flat since our very 1st application) until the day we were flipping thru the newspaper one weekend morning and RiverParc's brochure fell into our laps.

Since we've got nth to do that morning, Pops and I decided to drop by the showroom for the fun of it (I love visiting showrooms).

While it wasn't exactly breath-taking, we felt very comfortable with the showroom and we liked the layout and space (not to mention the walk-in wardrobe attached to the master bedroom).

After a good chat with the agent (who was randomly allocated to us since we did not make an appointment), we decided to do an e-application since it doesn't cost us anything anyway :p

I brought my mum to the showroom the next day. She has a very particular taste about things so I always seek her views on important stuff. I expected her to have alot of comments on the development but turns out she really likes it too, especially the surroundings :)

After a couple of weeks, we got our queue no. (yes, lucky 268).

We then brought his mum to the showroom when the pricelist was out. And she loved that place too!

Because pops was at reservist for the whole time, we only managed to sit down and discuss about the finances just the night before selection day. We worked out the approximate amt of monthly installment based on various scenarios and were very certain that we simply cant afford it on our own (even with 20% down-payment out of the way).

We had that impt discussion at @Punggol, which was just 3 mins drive away from the showroom. Everytime we visit that area, we find sth new abt it and we liked it even more.

But it was very clear, we cant afford it on our own. So we both came to the consensus that we are likely gng to give it up and apply for the next Punggol BTO. We were glad that we shared the same thoughts on this issue and we believed that even if we didn't get a unit there, God is probably guiding us through this experience to consider Punggol for our future home :)

We spoke to his parents about it that night and things kinda just worked out (both of us tried to keep a straight face when the final decision was made but I can see right thru pops that he's beaming ear-to-ear within! ok, me too :D )

We brought his dad to the showroom on booking day and he liked it so much he asked if they can get a unit there too :X It's great to get the assurance of our parents when it comes to such an impt decision :)

And we walked into the queue at our slot, took the form with the unit number, signed loads of papers and they placed the little orange sticker on the unit that we chose :}

Throughout the 1 hr where everything was happening, I felt like my breath was just caught in my throat. It was like a whole mth of anticipation and uncertainty waiting to be released at that one moment when we took the form.

We left the showroom and ended up at Courts and Ikea. I think we'll be going there pretty often :) To get inspiration!

We were so exited we bought Home & Deco that night.



This almost feels like an abrupt start to a new phase of life for us, but we know everything is in God's good hands. We're looking forward :)

We can't be more thankful for what we've been blessed with.

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Lastest update from our agent this evening (and we're blessed with a really good and responsible agent), more than half the units have been sold and it's not opened to public yet~! And s'one has already started an FB grp for future neighbours to discuss abt the house X)

Commit till the last minute

On the way to the showrm (again) with his parents. Booking slot at 2pm.




Let us commit this to the Lord, till the very last minute.

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On VL to view the PL

Took VL today coz the PL (pricelist) is out!

Similar to indicative price range and pretty much what we predicted.

We went down to the showroom again with his mummy and aunty.

I cant really explain why but being at the showroom makes me feel happy :) the location is not right-next-to-MRT kind of convenient, but because of that, it doesn't bring with it the typical hustle and bustle. The sky looks prettier there too (in mum's words, u seldom can see such a huge piece of sky in Sg anymore). Me and pops stood at the balcony and imagined what it would be like to be staring at the view if we ever manage to get a unit there :)

Glad his mum likes it too :) Now what's left is: Finances and Booking Day. Very big things I must say.

Anw, with regards to a comment by 'blog follower' in my prev post, I have to admit that Pops and I did talk abt proposal and applying for houses a couple of yrs ago. We thought that it sld only be right if the proposal came before the house-hunting otherwise, it will seem like u are getting married for the house.

However, we naturally started looking at launches when we started working... And I must say, the process can be really enlightening for a r/ship.

During the process of 'house-hunting', we learnt more about each other. We discussed about more serious and long-term issues. We talk about finances. We spoke about our plans for the future. We shared with each other what our dream home should look like. We give serious thoughts about staying together. We imagine starting a family.

We prayed, we committed, we grew closer, we learnt to trust God and His plans.

Every No from Him is leading to the right Yes. A better Yes. The Yes that He has planned for us.

I feel that we've grown so much in this process.

Whatever the outcome, we can only pray and commit further. That we may have a discerning heart, the wisdom to make the right choice and an obedient spirit to listen to the Lord and act upon His will.

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For the 1st BTO we applied, we got the queue no. 168.

Today, we just got another queue no. and it's 268. Such coincidence :)

Pray that the Lord will grant us wisdom as we make the impt decision and may the Lord guide our hearts and speak to us clearly such that we know whether or not this will be God's little sanctuary for us. Amen.


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God's Gift

"I asked God for strength, that I might achieve;
I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked God for health, that I might do greater things;
I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.
I asked for riches, that I might be happy;
I was given poverty, that I might be wise.
I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men;
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life;
I was given life, that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I asked for but everything I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am among men, most richly blessed."
- Prayer of an unknown soldier

Fellowship

1st time attending the fellowship in office :)

Great experience. Haven't had such awesome sharing for a long time, I feel really refreshed :)

We shared abt relationships today. And I felt that I learnt so much over the short 45mins of sharing :)

I can't wait for the next one and for pops to join us when he's back from reservist :D


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5 Digits

Commemorating the day it turned 5-figure :)

Give thanks to the Lord for His wonderful blessings and I pray that He will grant me wisdom to be a good steward of everything He has given me, to spend and keep wisely, to give to my loved ones and those in need. Gold is but pavement in God's heavenly home, so while I learn to cherish and be thankful for what I have, may I also remember not to hold it too dearly.
Amen :)

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Lesson #3 - God's Nudges

Never ignore God's nudges, for your wisdom will never surpass His and He has better plans. In fact, the best plans.


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