Art and Earth Science by Grass
Grass Padrique | The Fabulous Scientist If you’ve ever fallen down the rabbit hole of fountain pens, inks, and all things analog, then the Manila Pen Show 2026 is probably already on your radar, or at least it should be. For the uninitiated, the Manila Pen Show is a yearly gathering of pen enthusiasts, collectors, artists,… Continue reading First Impressions: My First Time at the Manila Pen Show 2026
Grass Padrique | The Fabulous Scientist Some places quietly become part of a family’s story. For us, one of those places is Baguio City. We first visited Baguio as a family back in 2015, and returned again during Christmas time in 2024. Each trip left the same impression on us: cool air, beautiful parks, good food,… Continue reading A Quick Family Escape to Baguio City
Grass Padrique | The Fabulous Scientist During the pandemic, something as simple as buying vegetables suddenly became difficult. Lockdowns disrupted supply chains, grocery trips became less frequent, and fresh produce was sometimes hard to find. Looking for alternatives, I asked a friend about urban gardening—specifically something that could work in a condo. She immediately suggested hydroponics.… Continue reading Back to Hydroponics: Growing Vegetables Indoors (But Smarter This Time)
Grass Padrique | The Fabulous Scientist If you told me more than a year ago that my favorite weekend ritual would involve sensible shoes and early morning sunlight, I would have laughed politely and gone back to my coffee and book. And yet here we are. Since last year, I’ve been regularly walking around University of… Continue reading Sun, Steps, and Serendipity: Why We Love Walking at UP Diliman Campus
Grass Padrique | The Fabulous Scientist Pocket fountain pens are a dangerous rabbit hole. You start with “I just want something small for my pocket,” and suddenly you’re comparing faceted caps and arguing with strangers on the internet about converters. You also end up collecting so many in different colors like I did with Wancai… Continue reading Discover the Hongdian M2: A Pocket Pen Review
Grass Padrique | The Fabulous Scientist In the lab, we obsess over our equipment. We calibrate our equipments, we make sure the connection between computer and equipment is uninterrupted, and we panic if one part acts up. Yet, when it comes to the tool we use to actually process the information inside our heads, most… Continue reading Why I Stopped Typing My Notes
Grass Padrique | The Fabulous Scientist Note: I wrote this story years ago on my old Blogger. My siblings talked about my mom's infamous donuts earlier today and decided to repost my old blog post about her donuts here. When I was a kid, my mom and dad constantly bickered over burnt dishes, undercooked rice,… Continue reading Teeth-Crushing Donuts and the Art of Running Away
Grass Padrique | The Fabulous Scientist Just over two weeks ago, I proudly declared that I was decluttering our home, starting with the obvious space invaders—furniture, storage boxes, unused art materials and other large items that had quietly claimed permanent residency in our living space. Friends generously adopted many of them, and I felt victorious.… Continue reading I’m Destashing My Fountain Pens – Please Send Help (or Ink)!
Grass Padrique | The Fabulous Scientist Valentine’s Day often comes wrapped in urgency—flowers that wilt in days, chocolates bought last minute, objects chosen more for the occasion than for the person. There’s nothing inherently wrong with these gestures. They come from affection, after all. But after observing the clutter that I have at home, I’ve… Continue reading Thoughtful, Not Temporary: Sustainable Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
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
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