Art and Earth Science by Grass
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
Hey, can you feel the excitement in the air? It's that time of the year again, almost here! Last year, I decided to spread some joy by offering free basic watercolor classes to homeschooling kids in my birth month. My main goals behind organizing the class were simple: I wanted my kids and me to… Continue reading Paint-along sessions via Zoom for April 2024 – an invitation to Geologists and Geology students
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
Birdwatching, also known as birding, is the observation and study of birds in their natural habitats. Birdwatchers, or birders, engage in this activity for various reasons, including enjoyment of nature, appreciation of avian diversity, scientific research, and conservation efforts. Birdwatching typically involves observing birds through binoculars or spotting scopes, often accompanied by field guides to… Continue reading Birdwatching – a new favorite homeschooling activity in our family
Hello, everyone. While I typically began past years by crafting New Year's resolutions, this time around, I embraced a different approach, foregoing the tradition. Instead, I've set my sights on a singular objective for the year: prioritizing regular fitness routines to enhance my activity levels and overall well-being. In 2021, I made a short list… Continue reading Updated List of My Favorite Fitness Channels in YouTube for Busy People Like Me
Photomicrograph of a rock with a vein of anhydrite and gypsum minerals. I took this photo during my analysis of rock thin sections last week. First off, Happy New Year! The past month has been quite overwhelming, making it challenging for me to extend holiday greetings to everyone. I'm sure many of you can relate.… Continue reading Happy 2024: Local Travel and Recent Watercolor Artworks
If you've found your way to this blog post as a fellow homeschooler, a warm welcome to you! Within these digital pages, I share insights into our homeschooling journey, offering tips derived from hands-on experiences, chronicling our travels, and delving into the realms of art and science. In today's entry, I'm excited to share our… Continue reading Chronicles of Heritage: A Day Unveiling the Tapestry of Philippine History at Ayala Museum
Hello everyone. This is just a short blog about our recent tour in BGC arranged by my husband while I was in China. He knows I love Vincent Van Gogh's art so much. He is also aware of the Van Gogh art themed merchandise I have collected recently. To say that I love his works… Continue reading Van Gogh Alive – finally!
Hey, everyone! Did you miss me? I have been so caught up with work and thesis that I simply did not have the energy and time to write here as often as I would like. Since my last post here, I've also presented one of my research topics at our university and in China. When… Continue reading I presented my research and explored Shanghai
As you know I have been writing with fountain pens now mostly. I think the last time I wrote with ball pens were months ago. My primary reason for using fountain pens now is that I really enjoy the old way of jotting down notes and thoughts on paper. I know I could easily write… Continue reading My fountain pen hobby update – and current grail pen!
The Fabulous Scientist 