I’ve lived in 6 different apartments, and every single time, ang pinaka una kong inaayos is not the kitchen, not the bed: my workstation.
Yung corner na ‘yon? That’s sacred space. Doon ko ginugugol most of my time. Kaya para sa’kin, walang guilt sa budol if it makes your workspace cozier, more efficient, or just prettier to look at.

Bonus kung may bintana malapit. Mas okay kung may plants. Pero kahit wala, basta may coffee and a chair na hindi bubulok ang likod mo, okay na yan.

This corner isn’t just where I work.
It’s where I think.
Where I dream up ideas.
Where I remind myself na kahit maliit ang bahay, malawak ang imagination.

And yes, my partner and I were now able to build our dream home.