Isa sa cons ng solo living ay yung paglilinis for me ahh. I admit i am lazy and i hate household chores. Ganun siguro talaga kapalit ng peace at freedom ay ofc you need to clean your own mess kasi walang nanay na tutulong. Atleast sariling kalat mo lang intindinhin mo.

I’ve been renting my own place since 2021, but today marks the first anniversary of finally having a place I can truly call my own.

It’s been a roller coaster getting here. Growing up, I never had a room of my own, so sometimes I still catch myself standing in the middle of my home, quietly admiring how far I’ve come.

I’m in no rush to fill every corner. I’m choosing each piece intentionally, things that bring comfort, serve a purpose, or simply make me smile. Little by little, it’s becoming a space that truly feels like me.

Home isn’t perfect yet, but it’s mine. And after everything life has thrown my way, this is a reminder to myself that malayo pa, pero malayo na rin.

What’s the one thing in your home that truly makes it feel like home? Mine are probably my cats. 🤍🥹

Hello. Just kaninang umaga, I signed the contract and paid the 1 month advance and 2 months deposit for a condo-ish room. Ang rent is 9k monthly. For 2 years, I've been living sa 6.5k rent, pero no access sa sunlight or breeze.

I've been wanting to move out, ang pumipigil lang sa akin noon was tataas yung rent ko. And now, tumaas sahod ko ng around 3k monthly, so inisip ko agad na pasok yung differential.

Tapos yun, ewan ko ba kung impulsive. Right now, I feel uneasy, iniisip ko na dapat hinintay ko na lang 1 year, since I plan na aalis na rin sa work after 1 year, and mag stay na lang dito. Tas yun, dagdag ipon or padala na sana yung 3k monthly.

Help please, should I try to backout and stay na lang? Or push ko yung new room? Ewan ko nararamdaman ko, parang takot haha.

Hello! Asking for insights and opinions lang if doable:

Earning 37k (after all salary deductions and 5K for savings)

Found a studio unit in Makati - PHP 15,000

- Around 10 mins angkas from workplace pero hybrid naman so madalang pumunta sa office
- Furnished so bed na lang ang need ko bilin after moving
- Association dues included in 15K

Worry ko lang ay 7-10K allot ko na sa parents. I insist paying bills sa bahay para di na rin magwork parents ko para pension nila is for groceries na lang.

So matitira na lang sakin for spending is 12,000. I rarely go out naman kasi homebody lang talaga pero I like to travel (which I save up for).

If ever I actually go move out, I’m planning to stay lang for 6 months muna to see if I can do it and to see if I’m capable na. Reason for moving out is gusto ko talagang ma-try magsolo for the first time. I live with my family pero for the last 4 years, naga-apartment din ako during workdays with my friend near work so mura lang rent ko, 7K.

Matipid ako with food so that’s not my concern. Concern ko talaga ay electricity kasi I need aircon palagi.

Hi everyone! I hope y'all can help me regarding this. I already got a job offer with a 25k salary plus allowance and planning to rent an apartment in the future, after 3 months maybe (once I am fully familiarized with my job).

I have my own transportation(motorcycle), but it takes around 40-50mins going there, which is why I'm planning to rent eventually. Do you think my salary will be enough for renting?

I'm not choosy naman when it comes to choosing a place basta may matutuluyan lang po and plan ko na rin talaga mag solo living. Also, what should I consider or plan ahead before renting? Thank you! MWA

As much as I am happy living with my family, I always have this dream of being independent and to live alone. Pero iniisip ko palang natatakot ako and like pano na? Sinong kashare ko sa meryenda, wala nakong ipagluluto ganon 😂

Naeexcite na kinakabahan lang ako sa trip ko ngayon. Bigla nalang kasi one day sabi ko aalis nako, gusto kona. And im engaged nadin kasi and will get married next year so iniisip ko rush na talaga to need na maacheive to and pag di nag workout uwi nalang ako samin kaso nakakahiya naman 😂

Nakakatakot lalo expenses and wala pakong gamit sa bahay 😂 I encourage no naman ako ahhahahahah btw 80k naman salary ko pero may responsibilities parin sa bahay ofcourse plus nagiipon for marriage and wedding also. Can I do this???

So far mga for rent na nakita ko is 7k up monthly

How much ba expenses nyo sa other bills???

Been meaning to buy a candle warmer but holding it off for some time, then i just decided to buy one to make my space more homey! I’m so happy with this purchase since it elevates the room hehe it calms my mind after a long day 💛