Art and Earth Science by Grass
Betta fish, scientifically known as Betta splendens, are one of the most beloved freshwater species in the world, celebrated for their vivid colors, flowing fins, and fascinating personalities. Native to Southeast Asia, these fish thrive in warm, shallow waters such as rice paddies, ponds, and slow-moving streams across Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. They are uniquely equipped… Continue reading Current Science Experiment and Hobby with Ian for Homeschooling: Raising Betta Fish with Plants
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!
A caldera is a large, basin-shaped depression. It forms when a volcano's magma chamber empties during a massive eruption. The overlying land then collapses into the void. It is different from a volcanic crater. A volcanic crater is a smaller, bowl-shaped depression. It typically forms by the explosive release of gases at the surface. The formation of a… Continue reading A Dry Volcanic Caldera in the Philippines? Yes, we have one!
A few years ago, I picked up Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury. It was a transitional period in my life. This was right before the pandemic. I had just left my corporate job. I was exploring ways to supplement our household income. At the time, I had no plans to pursue… Continue reading My Recommended Book for Writers: “Zen in the Art of Writing” by Ray Bradbury
Yesterday, we went grocery shopping and found the store packed with people—it’s the holiday season, so it was to be expected. Normally, we head to the grocery as soon as it opens to avoid the crowd, but this time we went later than usual since we had just returned from a local trip and took… Continue reading How to Foster a Reading Habit in Children
My son, Ian, has been playing the piano since he was six years old. One thing he does consistently every day is practice pieces from his piano books. He also loves watching pianists on YouTube and listening to piano pieces on Spotify. Ian seems to have inherited his musical talent from my dad, his grandfather,… Continue reading Piano Sonata in C-Minor by Ian – His First Copyrighted Work
Whenever I feel anxious about recent events, uncertainties, or life in general, I retreat into my creative zone. Crafting with my hands has always been my sanctuary, my way to de-stress, and what I often call my personal zen mode. For my anxiety I have had a few triggers. The typhoons that devastated my country… Continue reading Building Dioramas as Creative Expression and for My Son’s Art and Science Project
Gouache is my next favorite medium after watercolor for sketching and painting. It can be as fluid as watercolor or thick and textured like acrylic, depending on the water-to-paint ratio. I often turn to gouache to bring vibrancy to my watercolor pieces or to cover up any mistakes. Recently, after watching The Boy and The Heron,… Continue reading My Latest Gouache Artworks
If you've seen my geologist portfolio, you may know that I’ve dedicated over half of my career as a professional geologist to the geothermal industry. My graduate research focused on enhancing traditional petrography techniques by integrating advanced image analysis and machine learning classifiers. I haven’t been very active on LinkedIn, partly because I was deep… Continue reading My Recent Post About Geothermal System Conceptual Model on LinkedIn
My youngest son is currently enrolled in a hybrid homeschooling program combining parent-led learning with teacher-guided instruction. He attends online webinars with teachers and classmates, but I supervise half of his education, allowing us to follow our own pace and schedule. While he adheres to the curriculum set by the Department of Education in the… Continue reading Homemade Watercolors: A Fun Learning Project for Kids
The Fabulous Scientist 