So far, we have no regrets living in a small townhouse in Bacoor, Cavite. In our four months of stay there, I’ve come to believe that living in a gated community really has its perks. For one, there are enough open spaces to walk on or take some rest at. There is also a limited number of people moving around, people who are already familiar faces to us because they are our neighbors.
I only get to appreciate our small neighborhood during weekends. On weekdays, we leave the house early for work and arrive there late when we come back from Manila. What’s nice about the location of our house is that we’re near the plaza which is complete with playground equipment and almost always filled with cheerful kids. There may be no outdoor water fountains to make the place more alive and pleasant-looking, but the laughter and chatter of the playing kids are enough to give us a sense of joy and yes, community.
