Art and Earth Science by Grass
Last October 8 I attended an event hosted by the Research Ethics Boards (REB) of the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD). It was the final session in a month-long series of seminars on research ethics and integrity. The keynote speaker was Dr. Fidel R. Nemenzo, a distinguished mathematician and former chancellor of UPD. Event… Continue reading Ethics and Integrity in Research Writing – Key Takeaways from a Talk by Dr. Nemenzo
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
Why Travel to Matnog, Sorsogon?Subic BeachTikling IslandJuag Lagoon Fish SanctuaryCalintaan Wishing CaveSome Travel Tips and Reminders Why Travel to Matnog, Sorsogon? The Philippines is renowned for offering some of the best tropical beach experiences in the world, thanks to its prime location along the Pacific Ocean, serving as a gateway to the rest of Asia.… Continue reading Matnog, Sorsogon: Ideal Destination for Island-Hopping Adventures
I did it! The journey was anything but easy, filled with long hours, sleepless nights, moments of doubt, and even a few tears. But after all the challenges, I finally completed my Master's degree. Today, I submitted the last of the requirements, and I couldn't be prouder of how far I've come. Last week was… Continue reading Celebrating the Completion of My Master’s Degree Journey – The Fabulous Scientist is now M.Sc.
My youngest son has a deep fascination with outer space. One of his many ambitious dreams is to become an astronaut to explore space and study planets and stars. So, when we discovered through their Facebook page that the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) was hosting an exhibit at Gateway Mall in Cubao, we immediately added… Continue reading A Stellar Homeschooling Experience at the Philippine Space Week Exhibit at Gateway, Cubao, Philippines
Last month I wrote about certain not-so-happy circumstances surrounding my thesis (link below). I was honestly in the dumps when I wrote it and you'd know if you've been around this site a while that it does happen to me. This blog, along with watercolor art and writing with my fountain pens were my chosen… Continue reading Thesis Triumphs and Cinematic Quotes
My recent post talked about my top favorite Chinese brand fountain pens that are affordable. Today I'm going to talk about the pen that I use as often which are mechanical pencils. I use mechanical pencils for sketching on my field notebook (2nd photo below), when jotting down data while analyzing rocks under a microscope,… Continue reading My Personal List of Best Mechanical Pencils for Sketching and Writing
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
Today is "Araw ng Kagitingan" or National Heroes' Day, an official holiday in the Philippines to commemorate all the heroes who helped build this country from the ground up throughout history. During my son's online class, his classmates mentioned that they missed attending my art classes. It's been a while since I hosted one, so… Continue reading Birdwatching and Painting a Bird in UP Diliman Campus with Fellow Homeschoolers
Plein air painting is a style of painting that involves creating artwork outdoors, directly from the subject in its natural environment. The term "plein air" is French for "open air." This approach allows artists to capture the essence of natural light, colors, and atmosphere firsthand, as opposed to working from photographs or sketches in a… Continue reading Plein air painting session in San Pablo, Laguna, Philippines
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