Happy Motherโs Day, dear fellow mommies! Today, I want to send a warm embrace to each of you who drop by this little spaceโespecially 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 Motherโs Day
From Commutes to Code: My First Month as a Tech Data Admin (Happy Labor Day!)
Hi all,If you've noticed I havenโt been writing much lately, itโs 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 trafficโand more often than… Continue reading From Commutes to Code: My First Month as a Tech Data Admin (Happy Labor Day!)
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. Itโs a hobby Iโve missed dearly but had to set aside due to work, which Iโve shared more about in the blog… Continue reading Exploring UMAE Watercolor Paper Block: A Review and My Watercolor Sketches Using the Block
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 emailsโsome 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
Balik Tanaw: Returning to Nature at UP Diliman
Hi everyone! I know I havenโt blogged here in a whileโlife has just been so busy these past two weeks! But Iโm still here. As Iโve 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
A Geologistโs 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 inโareas 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 Geologistโs Journey into the Red Zone
DIY Drop Earrings: Tools and Findings and Where to Get Them in the Philippines
As I mentioned in my previous article, Iโll be offeringย free beading classes next month.ย In this blog, Iโll 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 youโve signed up for the class but arenโt familiar with how to use… Continue reading DIY Drop Earrings: Tools and Findings and Where to Get Them in the Philippines
Craft Your Own Jewelry: Free Classes This April!
Hello everyone! Since 2022, Iโve been offering free online and in-person painting classes every year during my birth month. Along the way, Iโve also written about these experiencesโfeel free to check out the articles below to see some of the past classes Iโve 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, Iโm… Continue reading Craft Your Own Jewelry: Free Classes This April!
Exploring Acrylic Pour Art
Acrylic pouring is an exciting and dynamic painting technique that allows anyoneโfrom complete beginners to seasoned artistsโto 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
Effortless Writing, Zero Hassle: Why the Pilot Acro 300 is a Must-Try Ballpoint Pen
As a fountain pen enthusiast, Iโve always appreciated the elegance, smooth ink flow, and customization they offer. Thereโs 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 arenโt always the most practical choiceโespecially when speed, convenience,… Continue reading Effortless Writing, Zero Hassle: Why the Pilot Acro 300 is a Must-Try Ballpoint Pen