The D-Day! Officially, today is the moment when our HDB application will finally be processed where all the necessary documents will be submitted and entered into HDB system. It will also bring us nearer to the New Reiki Sanctuary.We didn't have a good sleep - perhaps, it is the anxiety built up waiting for this day. We woke up at about 6.30 a.m. - a little early for a non-working day for us, though the appointment was scheduled at 9.30.
Strangely, when the long awaited day is here, we greet it with a duality of emotions - of...
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Saturday, April 26, 2008
For the second section of our weekly meeting, Chiauw brought us to few shops along Balestier. Primarily, she wanted us to 'feel' what was available so that she could finalize our home concept.
Our first stop was to three tiles shops. Surprisingly, we liked nothing! Actually, Chiauw expected that. Next, she brought us to two bathroom shops to look into bathroom accessories.
Though it was tiring at the end of the trip, it was a good experience for both of us. At least, Chiauw understood our taste now and it would...
Thursday, April 24, 2008
It has been a busy week. It is good to be busy too as I can, finally, not dominantly think about the new house.
It is often said that happy times come and go fast. And that, time moves quickly. But not when we have to 'wait' - it feels sooooo loooooonnnnnggggg that time just halts.
It is the waiting that one gets restless. And I am just feeling that. It makes it worse especially when I am not completely 'recovered' from the 'low' Hertford energy.
We are waiting for the day for our HDB application to be processed -...
Sunday, April 20, 2008
And as usual, after the discussion with Chiauw, I would be back to my computer and trying to develop the 3D image.
Based on the last discussion, the 3D will look something like this:
Kitchen
3D Kitchen From Living Room
I am trying to see if grey cabinets will match with the black flooring. The black tiles that we will source, at a much later time, will be solid black. Chiauw likes to go for shiny black but she is worried that it would be slippery for us.
The washer-dryer washing machine will be placed inside a cabinet,...
Friday, April 18, 2008
Saturday is where we look forward to see Chiauw. It is always a joy to sit down with her and discussing about the house plan.
This time, we go through the MBR plan again and paying attention to the toilet. Chiauw is for an 'open' toilet concept - meaning, there will be no door. She says that it is a contemporary trend for modern interior. She senses that we are uncomfortable with the idea but willing to take that option.
The idea to expand the MBR toilet is a good idea. We feel that the current area is a little too...
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Both of us realised that we are going through anxiety stress over the
last few weeks. It is only natural. Uprooting is never an easy thing
to undergo, especially when we have spent 20 years in one place.
For the last few days, I started feeling sad - not because I am troubled. I always believe that every house has a soul and when the occupant/owner has invested a lot of energy into it, it is only natural that this soul feels 'abandoned'. The soul knows that we will move out.
I am sensitive to the energy around me. ...
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
These are books from Chiauw. We are supposed to go through them and get a feel of how we want the kitchen, bathroom and overall interior of the house will be.
Book: Modern Interiors
.. and more book ..
Book: Ultimate Kitchen
and more ..
Book: Ultimate Bathroom
We are told to check online for kitchen culture and blum too.
...
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Chiauw, as an architect, works and draws her design mainly in 2D geometrical drawing. Perhaps, it gives her a clearer perspective and probably, it makes it easier when she needs to explain her concept to us.
This works fine with us. Guess, as a layman, it helps us to understand the different elevations. At the same, it will be easier for her to calculate on the costs later. She promises that a 3D drawing will be drawn when all concepts are finalised and just before we are going into renovation proper.
However, as...
Friday, April 11, 2008
Chiauw was here to discuss about the layout this afternoon. We spent about 4 hours going through our needs and how we would want the house turns out. She suggested, and educated us, on the various home themes.
Frankly, I could not come out with a specific theme cos I just want the house to be practical and functional yet modern, warm and cosy. What is important will be the workmanship, the eye for details and the quality that we will be putting inside the house - from tiles to wardrobe and colours.
Chiauw started with asking...
Friday, April 04, 2008
We went down to the new house on 29 March. Chiauw wanted to look at the architectural details and to finalise on the measurements. Spent about three hours there.
She took some pictures:
01. Living Room
Living room
Haha, sorry, we are camera shy. Here, chatting with the seller who also happened to be my ex-colleague back in the early 1990s.
02. Dining Area
Dining room left
03. Balcony
Balcony window
This is the right side of the balcony. It will be our smoking...
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