The neighbor's tower of power
By Alex Socorro
@Alexandoy (65308)
Cainta, Philippines
June 15, 2020 5:44pm CST
The owner of the tower in the picture is the richest guy in our block. He owns more than 7 luxury suv like Audi, BWM, Benz, etc. A security guard is posted by the gate. It is only recently that I learned about the tower that is an observation post as part of his security.
28 people like this
28 responses
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Jun 20
@marguicha yes, a sad life he has.
3 people like this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
15 Jun 20
I see him as a lonely man especially now that he is undergoing dialysis.
3 people like this
@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
16 Jun 20
So finally you reached the top of your house. The tower of your neighbor is indeed taller than other buildings around. Being rich has its own problems as you need security to protect yourself and no longer a free bird.
3 people like this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Jun 20
It's good that you finally saw the tower that I was talking about. It is very high to climb but there is a guard that climbs that every night to check on the surroundings. The owner is very conscious of his security.
3 people like this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Jun 20
@jayanth_77 we have a cctv here. With the fruits, I wouldn't mind if they ask or even if they pick without permission as long as they will eat and not waste the fruits.
2 people like this
@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
16 Jun 20
@Alexandoy you house too needs a tower. You need to keep a watchful eyes on the fruits and vegetables you grow. Oh! I forgot you have your 3 dogs who guard your property really well.
4 people like this
@kobesbuddy (74527)
• East Tawas, Michigan
15 Jun 20
Yikes, he has to be on full time duty, to keep from being robbed!
2 people like this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
15 Jun 20
Yes, we call him paranoid. From what I gathered, he only got rich before we came to this village.
3 people like this
@kobesbuddy (74527)
• East Tawas, Michigan
16 Jun 20
@Alexandoy I would hate to live in constant fear, at all times! It would be miserable:(
2 people like this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Jun 20
@kobesbuddy that is also my take on wealth when I saw the owner of the biggest mall chain here. She has 3 cars as escort and countless of bodyguards. I wouldn't want to live like that.
2 people like this
@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
16 Jun 20
Wow! Being able to have all that and security for it...good idea.
2 people like this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Jun 20
That neighbor is kind of paranoid.
2 people like this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
18 Jun 20
@oahuwriter being cautious is okay but being paranoid will make him worry and not enjoy life anymore.
1 person likes this
@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
18 Jun 20
@Alexandoy
With all he has, maybe being extra precautionary is best. Better safe than sorry.
1 person likes this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
15 Jun 20
Yes, he is a certified rich guy who doesn't enjoy his life. He has done nothing for the community.
2 people like this
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Jun 20
@Alexandoy Money can often cause that behavior. Cannot buy happiness.
1 person likes this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Jun 20
@CarolDM most of the rich people I know have that tendency to be paranoid on security.
1 person likes this
@JimBo452020 (42629)
• United Kingdom
15 Jun 20
Wow, That is , well, quite cool.
Are you the second richest in the block
Or maybe you are mahirap
2 people like this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Jun 20
I beg your pardon, I am not mahirap but only mahirap kausap which means hard to talk with, waheehee.
2 people like this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Jun 20
@JimBo452020 yes, a pauper, a person in poverty. But another meaning is hard or difficult.
2 people like this
@JimBo452020 (42629)
• United Kingdom
16 Jun 20
@Alexandoy mahirap is poor, like in no money or unfortunate.
Isnt it?
2 people like this
@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
16 Jun 20
@Alexandoy And now that different story. We should all be warned.
1 person likes this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Jun 20
He protects his wealth but not his health. He is undergoing dialysis for 3 years now.
2 people like this
@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
16 Jun 20
Your words took me back to my youth so I popped over to this discussion. There was a popular music group called "Tower of Power". Now I feel like looking up a music video with that group. 
2 people like this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Jun 20
That band is one of my favorites - You're Still a Young Man is their best and Below Us All the City Lights is the next best.
2 people like this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Jun 20
Life is what you make of it, as they saying goes, that you can make it enjoyable if you want.
2 people like this
@DianneN (246666)
• United States
16 Jun 20
@Alexandoy I agree! That's my favorite saying!
1 person likes this
@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
16 Jun 20
Wow... great man..what is his profession
2 people like this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Jun 20
He has a business but I don't know what kind.
2 people like this
@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
16 Jun 20
@Alexandoy ohk....that is great
2 people like this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Jun 20
The watch tower is aside from the security guard at the gate.
2 people like this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Jun 20
I am not the richest here, waheehee.
2 people like this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Jun 20
Why did you say I am lucky? Because our area is guarded?
1 person likes this
@rsa101 (37933)
• Philippines
20 Jun 20
@Alexandoy So there’s a guard stationed there?
1 person likes this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
20 Jun 20
@rsa101 not stationed but monitoring from time to time
1 person likes this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
20 Jun 20
You are right. They want a full view of the surroundings for possible burglars.
1 person likes this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
15 Jun 20
I find him paranoid that people will steal from him.
2 people like this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Jun 20
You are right, he is so paranoid as to have a very secured home.
1 person likes this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
15 Jun 20
His house is built on a span of 6 lots so it is big and has a swimming pool too.
2 people like this
@simplfred (20608)
• Philippines
16 Jun 20
I thought the person in the picture is the riches in your block. Or I might be drunk already.
1 person likes this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Jun 20
@simplfred time to sleep, waheehee
1 person likes this
@simplfred (20608)
• Philippines
16 Jun 20
@Alexandoy I am done. No money to drink more... He he.
1 person likes this
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
16 Jun 20
Yes, he has a good business but it looks like it was already closed when he got sick.
1 person likes this
