Not a popular opinion: My take on Star Wars: The Last Jedi (December 13, 2017)

Disclaimer: If you haven’t watched Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi, don’t read any further. Are you sure you want to know what I think? Well, you have been warned. The Internal Debate Before I begin, I just wanted to say that this was probably one of the most difficult posts that I’veContinue reading “Not a popular opinion: My take on Star Wars: The Last Jedi (December 13, 2017)”

Review: The 36th Manila International Book Fair (MIBF)

With what has become an annual event, the #AntFam marched to the 36th Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) at the SMX Convention Center with excitement in our eyes: Indy gushed at the overwhelming sight of all the books; Daryl made a bee-line for the nearest adult colouring books; while I headed for Fully Booked’s impressive graphicContinue reading “Review: The 36th Manila International Book Fair (MIBF)”

First day as a Ph.D.’er

  Reflecting on the past Below are some of my thoughts during the day of my final defense–June 19, 2009. First day as a Ph.D.’er June 19, 2009 Woke up early today to put the finishing touches on my PowerPoint presentation that was due a month ago.  In total, I was staring at 56 slidesContinue reading “First day as a Ph.D.’er”