Financial Advise, Homeschooling, Life

How Decluttering Set the Tone for My Year – A Glacial Pace Attempt at Minimalistic Living

Grass Padrique | The Fabulous Scientist I started this year by doing something I had been postponing for a long time: de-stashing and decluttering our home. Not in a dramatic, overnight transformation kind of way—but slowly, intentionally, and with a lot of honesty and patience. A glacial pace, if I'm being geologic about. 😉 For… Continue reading How Decluttering Set the Tone for My Year – A Glacial Pace Attempt at Minimalistic Living

Financial Advise, Geology Data Science, Health, Homeschooling, Life, My Creations

2025: The Year of Beginnings, Professional Growth, and Financial and Physical Wellness

Grass Padrique | The Fabulous Scientist As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself looking back not only at the big milestones, but at the small, intentional choices that quietly shaped the year. In many ways, this was a transformational season for me—the year I earned my Master’s degree, stepped into a new job… Continue reading 2025: The Year of Beginnings, Professional Growth, and Financial and Physical Wellness

Coping with Depression, Life

Leaves: A Reflection on Family, Forgiveness, and Growing Together

I'm learning to play the ukulele at my son's music school. I can now play 4 songs thanks to my patient teacher. Two weeks ago, I asked my teacher to teach me "Leaves" by Ben&Ben, a popular local band from the Philippines. They've been my favorite for 2 years, especially their songs "Leaves" and "Bibingka."… Continue reading Leaves: A Reflection on Family, Forgiveness, and Growing Together