November 2012 - Montalut

beautiful day, everyday

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OH WHAT JOY!

I finally set up my studio yesterday, and the possibilities of play and just getting busy with my hands again — they’re just so tangible now. If there is such a thing as smelling joy and the future, I’m smelling them right now.

Hugs to you, friends.

May you know what your chirpy pill is, and may you have 1) access to it, and 2) the courage to pursue it everyday.

Christmas is here :)

Life in Nuvali Philippines

Been thinking of how to invite the Christmas spirit into the house this year, especially since it\’s my first time to decorate my own home. Yesterday, had this idea to raid our garden in Tagaytay for twigs or whatnots that I could piece together, and went home with this:
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Told our caretaker to look for a nice sturdy branch that I could use as a tree… I\’m super happy it fit in the car. The green leaves / branches are from grown pine trees (they\’re not the pine needle variety, but I assume they\’re from the same family) — will wait to see how long they\’ll stay green, but the dried brown version also looks lovely.

Couldn\’t help but smile when I saw my \”tree\” peeping in from the lanai doors this morning:
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There\’s nothing like green and nature to make one smile a wide smile 🙂

Also thought to set aside the twigs from my longgan snack to use as Christmas decor. Any tips? Was thinking gold ribbon then stick to the wall hehe.
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Time to start wrapping gifts and painting Christmas cards and balls for the tree!

Finally got to step on my lot in Parkway!

My lot in Parkway Settings Nuvali was due for turnover in October 2012 (it was the designated allowable date for building), but was told by Avida that there are some delays as the water and electrical structures for the community are not yet in place. Engr. Jong said the lot itself is buildable if I want to start construction already, so I made arrangements to visit last week.

*The pics could be better, sorry. Taken by phone camera as my camera is in the shop for repairs.*

The Parkway gate is looking good!

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Main road is wide and rolling, very nice drama everytime you enter the village.

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Viewing deck is still in place. Surrounding area is where the future clubhouse will be built. Mt. Makiling in the distance.

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These model units are slated for completion next month, December 2012. Not so sure they\’ll make it but it\’s still a few weeks away.

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View of Avida Village Nuvali from midway of APSN. Road to the right begins to slope sharply already.

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First time to see my lot up close.. I bought this during the initial launch of APSN last October 2011 — can say I\’m happy with my choice! Nice elevation, wide road frontage, and VERY WINDY area!

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Here\’s another area in Sector A, across the Greenway. Mom and Dad got this lot next to the pocket park, also turned out to be a great choice. Laguna Bay in the background.

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Really enjoyed my first visit to Parkway in its developed state… Glad that the road network is already accessible, but more glad that the breeze and views are just so LOVELY. 🙂 The whole time I kept thinking, \”Sell my house in Settings and build a new one here!\” Let\’s see. 🙂

Sunset in Avida Parkway Settings Nuvali with the Tagaytay ridge as backdrop.

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