Foodie, Health, Homeschooling, Life, Local Travel, Shopping, Weight Loss

Quality Family Time: How We Celebrated Motherโ€™s Day

Happy Motherโ€™s Day, dear fellow mommies! Today, I want to send a warm embrace to each of you who drop by this little spaceโ€”especially to fellow homeschooling families and all the incredible moms balancing home, work, and everything in between. A Tribute to Your Everyday Heroism To the moms who teach lessons in pajamas, patch… Continue reading Quality Family Time: How We Celebrated Motherโ€™s Day

Geology, Local Travel, Shopping

From Commutes to Code: My First Month as a Tech Data Admin (Happy Labor Day!)

Hi all,If you've noticed I havenโ€™t been writing much lately, itโ€™s because my schedule has been hectic! Today marks my first month at my new job, and commuting from my city to Alabang has been quite the challenge. The long distance means I have to leave home early to beat the trafficโ€”and more often than… Continue reading From Commutes to Code: My First Month as a Tech Data Admin (Happy Labor Day!)

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

Coping with Depression, Geology, Life

From Rejections to Redirection: How Setbacks Led Me to the Job I Needed

There was a time, not too long ago, when my inbox was filled with polite rejection emailsโ€”some from PhD programs I worked so hard to apply to, others from local jobs I thought I was qualified for. The worst case was not even hearing from the professors from universities abroad or HRs of private companies… Continue reading From Rejections to Redirection: How Setbacks Led Me to the Job I Needed

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

Balik Tanaw: Returning to Nature at UP Diliman

Hi everyone! I know I havenโ€™t blogged here in a whileโ€”life has just been so busy these past two weeks! But Iโ€™m still here. As Iโ€™ve shared before, my kids and I have recently developed a love for nature walks, where we observe birds and try to identify different trees wherever we go. Luckily, the… Continue reading Balik Tanaw: Returning to Nature at UP Diliman

Geology, Homeschooling, Life, Local Travel, research, travel blog

A Geologistโ€™s Journey into the Red Zone

Working as a geologist in the industry has given me access to places in the Philippines that most people will never set foot inโ€”areas classified as "red zones," off-limits to tourists, and often overlooked on maps. For nearly five years, I was stationed in Mindanao, where some of the most remote and geologically hazardous sites… Continue reading A Geologistโ€™s Journey into the Red Zone

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

DIY Drop Earrings: Tools and Findings and Where to Get Them in the Philippines

As I mentioned in my previous article, Iโ€™ll be offeringย free beading classes next month.ย In this blog, Iโ€™ll go over the supplies needed for makingย simple drop earrings - which is going to be the first lesson you'll learn from me next month. If youโ€™ve signed up for the class but arenโ€™t familiar with how to use… Continue reading DIY Drop Earrings: Tools and Findings and Where to Get Them in the Philippines

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

Craft Your Own Jewelry: Free Classes This April!

Hello everyone! Since 2022, Iโ€™ve been offering free online and in-person painting classes every year during my birth month. Along the way, Iโ€™ve also written about these experiencesโ€”feel free to check out the articles below to see some of the past classes Iโ€™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, Iโ€™m… Continue reading Craft Your Own Jewelry: Free Classes This April!

Designing Jewelry, Fashion, Homeschooling, Jewelry Design, My Creations, Wearable Art

Exploring Acrylic Pour Art

Acrylic pouring is an exciting and dynamic painting technique that allows anyoneโ€”from complete beginners to seasoned artistsโ€”to create stunning, abstract works of art. Unlike traditional brushwork, acrylic pouring relies on the natural flow of paint, guided by gravity and a mix of color chemistry. This method produces mesmerizing patterns, organic color blending, and beautiful cell-like… Continue reading Exploring Acrylic Pour Art

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