Category: Life

Beadweaving, Designing Jewelry, Homeschooling, Jewelry Design, Life, My Creations, Wearable Art

Craft Your Own Jewelry: Free Classes This April!

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Hello everyone! Since 2022, I’ve been offering free online and in-person painting classes every year during my birth month. Along the way, I’ve also written about these experiences—feel free to check out the articles below to see some of the past classes I’ve conducted as part of this tradition! https://thefabulousscientist.com/2022/04/01/my-birthday-gift-to-our-readerships-and-homeschooling-families/ https://thefabulousscientist.com/2023/05/07/first-face-to-face-painting-class-with-homeschoolers/ https://thefabulousscientist.com/2024/03/28/paint-along-sessions-via-zoom-for-april-2024-an-invitation-to-geologists-and-geology-students/ This year, I’m… Continue reading Craft Your Own Jewelry: Free Classes This April!

Coping with Depression, Health, Homeschooling, Life, Local Travel, My Creations, My Life in Watercolor, Poems

Bringing Back Snail Mail: Why I Still Send Handwritten Postcards

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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

Health, Homeschooling, Life, Local Travel, research, Shopping, travel blog

Road Trip Adventures: Native Trees and Pottery in Quezon

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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

Fashion, Foodie, Health, Homeschooling, Jewelry Design, Life, reviews, Weight Loss

Product Review: Huawei Band 9 and Why Busy People on a Budget Should Get One

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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

Coping with Depression, Homeschooling, Life, My Creations, research

Current Science Experiment and Hobby with Ian for Homeschooling: Raising Betta Fish with Plants

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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

Geology, Health, Homeschooling, Life, research

My Rewards System Inspired by Atomic Habits Works!

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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!

steaming mug in watercolor by Grass Padrique
Life, My Creations, My Life in Watercolor

January Artworks

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Who doesn't like a steaming hot coffee or chocolate in the morning especially in the current chilly weather that we now enjoy in the Philippines? This art was inspired by another one by JoelDeJong Art. I liked the way he painted the steam coming out from the cup and I tried to duplicate it. A… Continue reading January Artworks

Homeschooling, Life, My Creations, Poems, research, reviews

My Recommended Book for Writers: “Zen in the Art of Writing” by Ray Bradbury

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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

Geology, Life, research

New Year, New Goals: My Journey Toward Fitness, Data Science Mastery, and a Career in the Geothermal Industry (if getting a PhD is not possible yet)

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As the clock strikes midnight, it signals the start of a brand-new year. This moment brings with it a sense of hope and renewal. It offers the opportunity to reflect on personal aspirations. This year, my resolutions are guided by three overarching goals. I aim at becoming fitter. I want to advance my skills as… Continue reading New Year, New Goals: My Journey Toward Fitness, Data Science Mastery, and a Career in the Geothermal Industry (if getting a PhD is not possible yet)

Homeschooling, Life, reviews, travel blog

How to Foster a Reading Habit in Children

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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