Share Spotted this pretty bird on a fallen branch next to the house the other day. Such a welcome neighbor. On a similar note, have been getting real next door neighbors of late, with long time empty units in Avida Settings Nuvali getting leased out. Although it would be nice to preserve the peace and [...]
ShareBeen thinking of how to invite the Christmas spirit into the house this year, especially since it’s my first time to decorate my own home. Yesterday, had this idea to raid our garden in Tagaytay for twigs or whatnots that I could piece together, and went home with this: Told our caretaker to look for [...]
ShareSome time ago, we took the Nuvali South exit at the end of Parkway Settings and Avida Village to see where it would lead. Because we had the Nuvali sticker, the guard let us through and told us we could use the same way going back. Nuvali South’s East Diversity Avenue is connected to Carmelray [...]
ShareCalamba City Hall employees never fail to impress. Always giving efficient, quality service that comes with a smile and helpful tone. Sharing below the step-by-step process in paying for one’s real property taxes or amelyar, as seen outside the City Assessor’s office: *Note: Although the main entrance of Nuvali is in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, Nuvali [...]
Share Was very happy to see Max’s Nuvali open for breakfast a few weeks ago. Store hours used to start at 11am if I remember right. Was even happier to find out that the triple choco champorado was available at this branch, and happiest when I got to order and taste it — it’s the [...]
ShareI was very frustrated a few weeks ago when I visited the Nuvali Terminal to board the 8 or 8:30am shuttle to Makati, and was told that the last shuttle for the day had already left at 7:30am. I asked the guard if that day was an exception and pointed to the newly posted [...]
ShareWas scanning through recent pics of the house build, and got overwhelmed with the blog backlog. So much to say, wish I had said them when they needed saying! I would very much like to just move on and share about what happens now (i.e. gardening, biking, raw food, green living–how exciting!), but it also [...]
Share I’ve been going online in Nuvali via Smart Mobile (I send “Unli 50″ to 211 for 24-hour unlimited surfing), and although signal can get pretty good at times, there is still the inevitable lag or down time. I’m curious if anyone can vouch for PLDT DSL in Nuvali? What’s the best speed you’ve encountered [...]
ShareUPDATE as of Sept. 29, 2012: We went to the Terminal to take the 8am shuttle last Thursday, and were very upset to be told that there were only two trips that day, and the last shuttle had left at 7:30am. Nuvali management should be more responsible in posting schedules — this is not the [...]
ShareTook the Canlubang exit on the way back to Nuvali from Calamba a while back, and was happy to drive around to check out the area for the first time. Chanced upon a new retail center, iMall: A cousin who lives in the nearby Ceris 1 Village said the iMall had just opened at that [...]
ShareSharing today my first official post from Nuvali. Been South-based for three weeks and counting, shuttling back and forth Nuvali-Tagaytay everyday to personally oversee construction. Getting used to the Southern lifestyle– which is so calming! Birds, crickets, mountains and fog– who’s to complain? Photo above is from Tagaytay, which is such an easy drive from [...]
ShareVisited a Celena unit in Avida Settings Nuvali Phase 4 last week, and was surprised to be greeted by wild vines inside the unit! This was turned over clean and with a visible perimeter in January 2012. Six months after, it’s overrun with grass and vines, literally looking like a jungle. I asked the ASNU [...]
I am Johanna -- an artist, professional real estate broker and new resident of Nuvali.
Follow my adventures in My Nuvali Home as I find beauty in this new eco-city south of Manila, build my dream green home, and transition towards everyday green living in the Philippines.
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