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Pen Review: Pentel EnerGel Gel Pens

Letโ€™s talk about gel pens. If you love stationery like I do, you probably have a favoriteโ€”or several! A colleague at work, who also uses fountain pens, suggested Pentel EnerGel for signing documents or jotting down quick notes. I tried his EnerGel and enjoyed how smoothly it wrote on regular copy paper. So, What Makes Gel Pens So Special? Gel pens… Continue reading Pen Review: Pentel EnerGel Gel Pens

Homeschooling, Life, My Creations, My Life in Watercolor, reviews, Shopping

Exploring UMAE Watercolor Paper Block: A Review and My Watercolor Sketches Using the Block

Hello, everyone! I took advantage of the Easter break to slow down and recharge โ€” spending some much-needed time with my potted and hydroponic plants, and finally picking up my watercolor brushes again. Itโ€™s a hobby Iโ€™ve missed dearly but had to set aside due to work, which Iโ€™ve shared more about in the blog… Continue reading Exploring UMAE Watercolor Paper Block: A Review and My Watercolor Sketches Using the Block

reviews, Shopping

Effortless Writing, Zero Hassle: Why the Pilot Acro 300 is a Must-Try Ballpoint Pen

As a fountain pen enthusiast, Iโ€™ve always appreciated the elegance, smooth ink flow, and customization they offer. Thereโ€™s something special about the way a fountain pen glides across the page, that tactile feel that turns even simple notes into an enjoyable writing experience. However, fountain pens arenโ€™t always the most practical choiceโ€”especially when speed, convenience,… Continue reading Effortless Writing, Zero Hassle: Why the Pilot Acro 300 is a Must-Try Ballpoint Pen

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

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, myย Huawei Band 9ย is strapped to my wrist, tracking my health metrics while the timer counts downย ten minutesโ€”the perfect… Continue reading Product Review: Huawei Band 9 and Why Busy People on a Budget Should Get One

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

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

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

Homeschooling, Life, reviews, travel blog

How to Foster a Reading Habit in Children

Yesterday, we went grocery shopping and found the store packed with peopleโ€”itโ€™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

Coping with Depression, Health, Life, reviews

Key Takeaways from Atomic Habits by James Clear and How I’ve Started Tweaking My Life Now Based on This Book

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

Life, Local Travel, reviews

Wicked Film 2024 – My impressions as a fan of the musical

Spoiler alert: If you haven't seen the movie or the musical, don't scroll down as this blog post has so many spoilers. Since there has been so much rumor and speculation, innuendo, outnuendo, allow me to write this piece of review of the latest film to hit the cinemas here in the Philippines - Wicked!… Continue reading Wicked Film 2024 – My impressions as a fan of the musical