When i mapped my neighborhood in Barangay Bagong Silang Mandaluyong CIty, i discovered that i really am a tourist in the place that i live in. I have stayed here for only two years now. I use to lived in another barangay in Mandaluyong City but due to educational situations i was forced to live in my fathers condo unit. I realized that i never really wandered the neighboring places within my home. I never really go outside because its exhausting and all the establishments i needed was already down stairs. I also believed that the neighborhood is unsafe since there was incident where a person was shot dead.

In exploring and mapping my neighborhood, i realized that i am surrounded by 3 barangay halls. First is the Barangay hall of Bagong silang, the second one is the Baranggay hall of Hagdan Bato and lastly the Barangay hall of Daang Bakal. I also noticed that there are lots of canteens behind our building. The street was filled with canteens that varies in low prices and as of what I’ve heard these canteens are budget friendly and quality wise specially to students. There are also mini stores that sells food, shakes, burgers and etc. There is also a mini market within those streets. I have also discovered a lot of shortcuts but it is only used with foot paths.

I am quite surprised by the places that i have discovered in my neighborhood. I wished i could’ve discovered it sooner since knowing these places could’ve been such a big help to save my expenses in food. Also knowing that there 3 barangay halls that surrounds me could’ve helped me more in my previous researches. I am now motivated to go outside, gain some weight and explore more of what my neighborhood can offer but i will also look out for my safety as always.

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