We got it!

We got it! Finally. Out of nowhere, we decided to ballot for it since it’s the next hottest after Duxton.

Its unique architecture attracted both of us. The balloting exercise started in Dec 09 and results were out only in late feb. I still remember logging in to the HDB website to check on the status of the balloting exercise almost every day.

When the results were released, we don’t know whether to laugh or cry. It’s a queue no. of 271 out of the 270 units available. People who have balloted before will know what it means. It means we are out of the queue to select the available flats, at the same time we are the first in the waiting queue.

Some friends and colleagues who are also balloting for flats at the same time felt that we are lucky enough to get the first waiting queue no. Some felt that we definitely will not get it since the flats we are balloting for is so hot. A mixture of feelings in me and uncertainty kept me edgy on my seat.

Browsing through the catalogue with Baby, diligently and analytically, we shortlisted a few units which are within our buying power. Selecting the ideal flat is not a simple task. There are many factors to consider. The west sun, directions, nearest amenities, privacy, near the rubbish chute, etc. I really enjoyed the discussion we had and both respected and seek each other’s opinions and thoughts about the ideal unit. Everything was done amiably.

The actual day for the selection exercise arrived and we both were so excited about it. I felt so upset with the couple before us as they actually picked the unit we initially wanted!!!! Blame in on our luck again. Nearly getting it. In the end, we settled for our second choice. Well! Still high floor and convenient, what else can we asked for?

Yesterday, baby and I went down again to settle the procedures for the payment even after an argument we had a few days before. I am glad that we could put the argument aside and still meet up to complete the flat purchasing. I guess, I have matured and are able to deal with issues now with an open mind. At the end of the day, our argument was resolved we both of us “finally seeing something at the same level” and decided to let the whole issue pass.

Finally we can close a chapter now and wait. Waiting for another 4 to 5 years for its completion. Being a kiasu Singaporean, we have gotten our interior design roughly planned out! With a team of an engineer and artist working together, I believe we will be able to invent a nice cosy place for both of us.

Inevitably, I believe we will continue to have our arguments throughout all these years but hopefully we could still stay on the same boat and arrive at the same direction in our lives, together!

Bless us!