The Joys of Condo Living

After spending most days for three months in a condo, I now understand why people would prefer to live here.  With the grocery and drugstore just downstairs,  I don't really worry about forgetting to purchase something.  Another plus is ordering food for delivery is a breeze,  I get my food within 30 minutes, maximum.  I also get home within 5 minutes, thus I have more time to unwind, sometimes sneaking in an episode of one of my favorite shows before doing some work.  Also getting two extra hours of sleep is the best.  The greatest benefit:  going home during my lunch hour to take a nap and relax.  A nice break from a highly stressful work environment.

Would you believe, the water bill is also lower, around a third of what we pay in our house.  Same with  the electricity bill!

Obsessions: Home Fragrance

Those who know me well, know that I have a thing for home fragrance.  My favorite brand is Bath and Body Works, but since it is only available in the US and Canada, I can't easily purchase items.  This led me to search for alternative brands in Manila.  For Home Fragrance Oil for burners, I found Aroomatherapy (available at Tarte Tartin,  Greenbelt 5), Mia Maison (available in Greenbelt 5 and Alabang Town Center) and Novu (available in Our Home stores).  For Reed Diffuser Oil, I found Potentilla (available at Bungalow 300 in Alabang and online at www.potentilla.multiply.com), Novu and Mia Maison.   Meanwhile,  I found an online seller here in Manila who sells Bath and Body Works Home Fragrance Oil (www.missingjohnny.multiply.com) a bit pricey though at P260 per bottle.  But I was desperate, and bought just the same:-)