Today we celebrate Christmas. (Finally!) Christmas is, according to Andy Williams, the most wonderful time of the year and the happiest season of all. Whether or not we agree with this idea, Christmas has always been celebrated during holiday season at the end of the year. It is the moment of reunion, rejuvenation, and reflection …
A Leap Day Note
It's been over 7 years now since I started my blog. I am grateful for the opportunities to pour out some of my thoughts through writing. In addition [to writing on my blog], I have been actively writing for research papers from my master and doctoral studies for journal publication. In the 7th year, last …
Life is Short and Frail: Is There Still Hope?
We are just in the end of January and many things have happened already. Sadly, they are quite unpleasant news: from the Australia wildfires, the Jakarta floods, the Ukraine airlines crash, the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant, to the coronavirus outbreak. What in the world is going on? Early this month, I came across this …
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2019 Year in Review: A Personal Story
In less than 24 hours, we will be in the new year! (Who is not excited?) It's time to sit down, relax, and recall some good (or not good) memories in 2019. It's probably your last chance to be honest with yourself this year. There were, of course, things we did that we should not …
Blessings in Thanksgiving Day
Praise the Lord! What a perfect timing! This morning I woke up and read e-mails from my professor – he sent delightful news: our paper is officially accepted! I've been waiting for this day. Never thought that it finally arrives on Thanksgiving Day. A great reminder to always be grateful at all times. This paper …
You Will When You Believe
"You will when you believe." That is the ending lyric from the song When You Believe popularized in 1998 by Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston duet, which resonates with what I am going to share here. Last month, I briefly shared about service as the essence of every work we do. These days, I am reminded again …
The Heart of Every Work is Service
Early this year, I read on a broadcast email in my workplace, "Engineering is a profession of service." I couldn't agree more. In fact, not only engineering, the heart of every profession is service. Whether you are a businessman, educator, entertainer, sportsman, custodian, or even president: service is the core of your work. With this regard, …
