Will be moving to 4 Ghim Moh Road at the end of August.
I'm super relieved that this house hunting thingy is over without too much financial impact. Rental expenses is definitely going to hike as compared to now (think extra $150 - $200 per month!), but seriously, it's already much better than what I had expected. And living space is going to be half of our current place too, so you can imagine what a good bargain we've been getting out of 30 J Kovan.
But at least, we skipped agent fees, I got myself a nice roomie (Alicia), our new place is free from traffic noise, has fresh air, near bus stops, near good food, and near Shop & Save. Most of all, I cut down around an hour's travelling time a day (plus another 30 bucks a month) travelling to work. I look forward to that. Poor Jerome has increased travelling time though.
I will miss 30 J Kovan though. It's been awesome staying here. The neighbours are OK, and the environment is nice. The house is big. And there's Wen Qiao and Yew Hong, which I will miss, has housemates and as a roomie. I will miss WQ's scolding Jerome and Jon too haha. And all of us saying and doing stupid things together.
And I will miss Kovan Hub which is where I take a coach home. Now if I want to go home I'll need to take a 30 min trip to Bugis or Woodlands to the train checkpoint which is even further away. Will miss Nex which I always shop. Will miss the red chairs and orange sofa, and the big orange curtain, which make such cheerful furniture.
Hmmm. There are pros and cons with the move. But it has to be done anyway. Thank God for this new place which is also near Andrew and Rachel.
