Art and Earth Science by Grass
The past few weeks, I’ve been busy, but not in the usual way. I haven't been rushing around with meetings or checking off a long list. Instead, I’ve been focusing on slowing down. I've realized that it’s difficult to take a moment to be still in this fast-paced world! Lately I’ve been intentional with my… Continue reading A Different Kind of Busy
Recently, I found myself in need of a dermatologist’s advice for my persistent, itchy skin rashes. I ended up visiting two different doctors — and the contrast between their approaches couldn’t have been more striking. The first dermatologist took a quick glance at my skin. She didn’t ask much about my medical history, lifestyle, or… Continue reading A Tale of Two Dermatologists: Why a Second Opinion Matters
I’ve recently moved into a new place—and it’s a dream come true. While it’s officially our family’s secondary home near my workplace, I’ve begun to think of it as something more: my sanctuary. My babies visited me for the first time and spent a few days to keep me company while I spruced up our new… Continue reading A Space of My Own: Where Art, Science, and Stillness Meet
Happy Mother’s Day, dear fellow mommies! Today, I want to send a warm embrace to each of you who drop by this little space—especially to fellow homeschooling families and all the incredible moms balancing home, work, and everything in between. A Tribute to Your Everyday Heroism To the moms who teach lessons in pajamas, patch… Continue reading Quality Family Time: How We Celebrated Mother’s Day
Hi everyone! I know I haven’t blogged here in a while—life has just been so busy these past two weeks! But I’m still here. As I’ve shared before, my kids and I have recently developed a love for nature walks, where we observe birds and try to identify different trees wherever we go. Luckily, the… Continue reading Balik Tanaw: Returning to Nature at UP Diliman
Hi, everyone! On February 14, after months of neglect, I finally opened my mailbox. Inside it were three holiday cards from my friends abroad. Yay! These days, I rarely receive snail mail since bills and notifications arrive via email, unlike before when handwritten letters and postcards were common. However, I had sent a few postcards to my… Continue reading Bringing Back Snail Mail: Why I Still Send Handwritten Postcards
A friend invited me on a road trip to Pagbilao, Quezon, to buy Philippine native trees—part of a project to green our institute’s grounds and introduce students to local tree species. I immediately said yes, not just for the cause but also because I wanted to browse for indoor plants and, if I was lucky, find some moss for our terrariums. At first,… Continue reading Road Trip Adventures: Native Trees and Pottery in Quezon
Disclaimer: The review below is not sponsored by the brand mentioned. I bought this watch out of my own savings from my Atomic Habits tracker jar as mentioned in my previous blog. As I write this review, my Huawei Band 9 is strapped to my wrist, tracking my health metrics while the timer counts down ten minutes—the perfect… Continue reading Product Review: Huawei Band 9 and Why Busy People on a Budget Should Get One
Last December of 2024 I started a system inspired by the book, Atomic Habits, which is to reward myself every time I do an activity that helps me achieve my goals this year. This year, I have set clear and ambitious goals for myself: to master data science techniques through self-study, webinars, and hackathons; to… Continue reading My Rewards System Inspired by Atomic Habits Works!
The Book's Core Idea Small, consistent changes (atomic habits) can lead to remarkable results over time. By focusing on improving just 1% every day, you can achieve significant transformations in the long run. Key Concepts The Habit Loop: Cue, Craving, Response, Reward Habits are formed through a loop of four stages: Cue: A trigger that… Continue reading Key Takeaways from Atomic Habits by James Clear and How I’ve Started Tweaking My Life Now Based on This Book
The Fabulous Scientist 