Art and Earth Science by Grass
I typically share my artworks on Instagram since that's where most of my fellow creatives gather. I enjoy seeing posts that showcase the artistic process and final pieces. Even though my posts don't attract a large number of likes or followers, I still find Instagram a great source of inspiration for future projects. This week,… Continue reading Finding Calm in Art During Chaos
When life throws you curve balls, let go of the bat and keep calm. Trigger Warning: This blog post discusses death and challenging experiences during my graduate studies. Last week, I submitted my completed manuscript for my thesis panel's review. I wanted to start this blog on a cheerful note, but I can't ignore the challenges… Continue reading Overcoming Adversity: How I Completed My Manuscript Against All Odds
Hello, everyone. While I typically began past years by crafting New Year's resolutions, this time around, I embraced a different approach, foregoing the tradition. Instead, I've set my sights on a singular objective for the year: prioritizing regular fitness routines to enhance my activity levels and overall well-being. In 2021, I made a short list… Continue reading Updated List of My Favorite Fitness Channels in YouTube for Busy People Like Me
As you know I have been writing with fountain pens now mostly. I think the last time I wrote with ball pens were months ago. My primary reason for using fountain pens now is that I really enjoy the old way of jotting down notes and thoughts on paper. I know I could easily write… Continue reading My fountain pen hobby update – and current grail pen!
It's 5 in the morning. Just woke up and just like yesterday, I thought of dying. It's not what you think! There's no need to call Suicide Watch on me. As if. We don't have one in the Philippines I don't think of dying as if I want to die at this moment. Since my… Continue reading Not a day goes by that I don’t think about dying
Have you ever obsessed over someone or something in your life, it's the only thing that kept you going? I have. Not just once, but so many times. This month's obsession is Vincent Van Gogh - his life, his art, his struggles, and triumphs. Although he lived from a different time period, so far away… Continue reading Van Goghing Through Life
Watercolor art: red lauan tree leaves and seed that I learned through EDC Binhi watercolor workshop. When I was young, trees used to terrify me. My grandparents and aunts would tell me stories about mythical creatures. Some of these mythical creatures live in trees especially old ones, I was told.. And if we hurt each… Continue reading Obsessing over trees as my painting subject
Hey everyone. I hope you are all doing fine. Sorry I had not been active on my blog this month as my schedule has been crazy. I also deactivated my Facebook due to post-election toxicity. I also had to remove "friends" on my friends' list due to political differences which I will not expound on… Continue reading I’ve deactivated my Facebook and it’s been absolute bliss
https://youtu.be/A-jit3BwUm8 We went out today! Wow, I still can't believe that there would be one day in my lifetime that going out would be such a big deal. Due to quarantine restrictions, my kids were not able to travel with me even within a kilometer-radius from home for more than year. But yesterday we were… Continue reading One fine day in SM North and UP Diliman campus
Hello, my dear readerships. It has been a year since this pandemic started. It's been hard for all of us with businesses shutting down, people losing their jobs and loved ones, and some of us being left confused and scared of life's uncertainties. Despite my usual positive posts and cheerful view of life, the pandemic… Continue reading Painting Studio Ghibli Backgrounds and Dreamy Landscapes with Gouache
The Fabulous Scientist 