#Weekly Blog

[divinekingsley]

This image communicates with how beautiful the sunrise is 😍

It depicts Nature.

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[godwinfrancis]

FINAL PITCHING: A DAY TO REMEMBER

Weekly Blog- May 24, 2024

"Great things never come from comfort zones." - Unknown

Our first pitch experience was unforgettable, teaching us valuable lessons for the road ahead. The Game 8 activity was like a crash course in pitching, showing us how to explain our idea quickly and confidently.

The countdown made it feel real, like we were really pitching to important people. And when the panel asked questions afterward, it made us realize we needed to know our stuff inside and out.

Now, as we look ahead, we'll take what we've learned and use it to make our project even better. We're more confident and ready to tackle whatever challenges come our way. This first pitch was just the beginning of our journey, and we're excited to see where it takes us!

Godwin Francis L. Magbaril

BSME-3A

[jello-n-cream]

It's my 11 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

It's hard to believe I've been tumbling for so long 😊❤️

[anderperrylover]

So...Blog...

I wanted to do this for a while, but I couldn't find anything I wanted to talk about - This blog, is kind of this Carpe Diem situation - I wanted to leave home and go out cycling and I did - It was this maddening experience. I felt the first drops of a temporary rain and saw this sky that was marbled in this yellowish hue. I saw people walk by, heard them talk of life and when I went past this marshland area I caught a glimpse of birds. I petted a few cats and well the rest is history. I have not been in the right place (mentally and emotionally speaking) and I wanted to patch things up.

The process is slow and I am trying to reconnect myself to the things I love - poetry and photography - Cause I feel the world fall away sometimes. Home's been this whole other things and I am trying to figure things out as I go along - but let's just say that I've seen better days. This blog is going to be about the little things...Maybe extracts of things I want to write about - Life - Recipes - Music and Poetry and maybe even a bit of this or that. At present, I am clueless about all of this. I also wanted to start a blog to connect with others. I know that everyone is going through a different set of problems and I know that good company and good advice is fundamental. So, make this a positive space for discussion...Let's start those conversations? Maybe just comment with a recipe or a funny little story.

The Blog - Detailed (Suggestions....)

Funny Little stories

Music + Movies

The things we see randomly (A sky or something you eat)

Something about something you read

Poetry and Just writing

Doodling

Just stories

Say Hi

Talk about pets (I have a dog)

Photography

BLOG BY - N.S.R

[dark-bear-productions]

I don't know what to write here -- This Week in Hunting Darkness

Hello Hunters, Darkhearts, and Beasts!

I promised myself to write this blog every single Friday, as well as do my best to write a blog every Monday and Wednesday, in an attempt to find my audience for Hunting Darkness.

So far it hasn't had too much effect.

And that's alright! I know there are a lot of stories out there, and I know I don't have any more rights to be heard than anyone else, and I know that I've only just begun. I'm going to keep going, too.

But I've been tired and stressed this week, due to a variety of factors, and so I haven't really had the kind of experience or train of thought I usually find worth sharing on these Friday blogs.

So I figured I'd just share that, get it out of my system, and try again next week.

Stay safe out there.

Daan

[stephenjohn-01]

Green Guardian: Week 5 (Finals) - Sharper Than Ever: Preparing for Pitch Day!

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle." – Steve Jobs

This week, the Green Guardian team is buzzing with excitement as we gear up for our highly anticipated pitch deck presentation. This presentation brings together all the key elements from Milestones 1, 2, and 3, showcasing the Green Guardian's potential to revolutionize plastic waste reduction.

Gearing Up for Pitch Day:

We're meticulously refining our pitch deck, ensuring it clearly communicates the problem, our solution, and the Green Guardian's impact. All the crucial information from our previous milestones, including market analysis, financial plans, and value proposition, will be presented in a clear and concise way to captivate our audience.

Seeking Expert Insights:

Our team went above and beyond! We conducted additional interviews with professional engineers and entrepreneurs, their valuable insights being a cornerstone of our improvement process. These interviews provided us with:

Expert Feedback: Engineers offered technical advice to enhance the Green Guardian's functionality.

Real-World Experience: Entrepreneurs shared their personal experiences with plastic waste, allowing us to connect with the challenges on a deeper level.

Collaboration is Key:

One key suggestion involved building partnerships with businesses that generate or utilize plastic waste. This collaboration could take the form of joint initiatives or even selling the Green Guardian to malls and other high-traffic locations.

Through actively seeking expert advice and exploring strategic partnerships, we're confident that our Green Guardian is evolving into a more effective and impactful solution. We're passionate about tackling plastic waste, and with a clear pitch deck and valuable insights from experts, we're well-prepared to captivate our audience and take the Green Guardian to the next level.

Stay tuned next week for the big reveal. We're excited to share the tangible progress we've made in bringing our solution to life.

[nikki101421]

Exploring Milestone 3

Weekly Blog-May 19, 2024

"The secret of making progress is to get started". -Mark Twain

Good day everyone! This week, we did not hold an online class for this subject; however, we remained focused and worked hard on Milestone 3. We were unable to submit this milestone by the deadline last week due to the major issues it posed due to its complexity. Additionally, it was challenging for us to concentrate only on Milestone 3 due to the workload from other disciplines, which included a ton of quizzes and exercises.

My group members' dedication and drive have been remarkable in spite of these challenges. Considering the hectic schedules of other subjects, every member gave their full attention and work. Through our combined determination and resolve, we were able to get past the challenges posed by Milestone 3.

We fulfilled Milestone 3 with satisfaction. This accomplishment serves as proof of our group's resiliency and potential for teamwork under hardship. We are thankful of the collaboration that enabled us to accomplish this, and we are proud of the outcome.

Thank you and keep updated for this wonderful journey!

Nikki Love C. Opiso-ME3A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering-3A

[ejyfelisilda]

P - Day!

Weekly Blog - Week 1 "Under Pressure, you don't rise to the occasion, you sink to the level of your training" - Unknown Navy Seal

Yow! It's been a while but here we are again in this weekly blogs.

This week has been such a creative and collaborative flurry! Our experience working on the Metal Crusher project has been nothing short of thrilling, from concept to pitch. Now let's focus on the highlights, which include our pitch deck presentation and the insightful comments we got.

Brainstorming sessions that erupted with passion and energy lighted up our week. Our goal was to transform the recycling sector, and following intense deliberation and brainstorming, the Metal Crusher proposal emerged as the most promising. With a common goal in mind, we moved quickly to the prototyping stage, where the skills and imagination of every team member helped to transform our concept into a workable prototype.

As we entered the presentation room with our pitch decks and a shared resolve to highlight the Metal Crusher's potential, the moment of truth finally arrived. When we revealed our AHA moment—the interviewers' own perspective—we knew we had something unique. We were able to connect with the panel and captivate them with insights specific to their perspective by coordinating our presentation with their point of view. They participated with our lecture and nodded with genuine curiosity, demonstrating their keen interest.

In addition to praising our creativity and excitement for the Metal Crusher project, the panel offered insightful criticism on the way we presented the information. Their observations pointed out ways we could improve our delivery, simplify technical explanations, and make our message more engaging for the audience. We're dedicated to improving our presentation techniques and increasing the impact of our next presentations, so we're taking their advice to heart.

We appreciate you coming along on this thrilling journey with us. Together, let's keep pushing the envelope of innovation and building a better, more sustainable future.

[klaustus]

Illuminating Off-Grid Lands: A Quest for Sustainable Energy (Game 1)

The immense expanse of the Philippine archipelago has a tapestry of off-grid places where power is still a distant dream. Among the rich foliage and calm settings, communities suffer the darkness, longing for the spark of light to lighten their nights. In these distant places, a group of dedicated individuals, driven by a desire for change, emerge as beacons of hope.

JAMES, CARLO, VENZ, JULLIEN, and I all share a common goal: to bring light into the lives of individuals who live in the shadows. Their journey begins with a thorough examination of the intricate web of difficulties, ranging from infrastructural gaps to topographical limitations, that impede energy access in rural Philippines.

Through cooperative ideation and imaginative narrative, we create solutions that maximize the potential of renewable energy sources while utilizing nearby resources. Their goal comes to life, propelled by creativity and community involvement, from training programs for young people living on islands to the development of reasonably priced technology like biodiesel converters and hydropower.

But there are obstacles in our way. We must face the hard facts of scarce resources, time restraints, and the requirement for organized preparation. But every challenge also presents a chance to improve, advance, and clear the path for a more promising and sustainable future for everybody.

Inside the Mind of an INTJ-T Architect

As an architect with an INTJ-T personality, I blend analytical thinking with creative vision. I meticulously craft designs that marry efficiency with elegance, striving for perfection in every detail. While I value independence, I also appreciate collaboration with like-minded individuals who share my dedication to excellence. In my world, innovation and precision go hand in hand, shaping spaces that inspire and function seamlessly. As an avid analyst, I am constantly evolving and growing, seeking new perspectives and pushing the boundaries of traditional design to create truly remarkable architectural experiences.

Promoting Creativity: Adopting a 48.62 Mentality

Scores don't limit innovation; instead, it thrives on persistence, curiosity, and iteration. Having scored 48.62 out of 100 on the personal innovation scale, I set out on a creative adventure without fear of failure. I think that in order to disrupt norms, ideas should be refined and varied perspectives should be sought out. I keep going in spite of challenges because I see creativity as a means of development. It's crucial to understand that this score is only a beginning point and can be expanded upon and developed. I embrace the infinite possibilities of my 48.62 attitude with every experiment, quoting Albert Einstein when he states, "Imagination is more important than knowledge."

[divinekingsley]

1. Subject Matter: The central figure in the image is a child drinking water from a pot or cup. The child is standing next to a larger, traditional water container, suggesting a daily or rural life scene in Africa. The posture of the child, facing the sun while drinking, communicates simplicity, innocence, and a strong connection to nature.

2. Color Choices:

• The background uses warm hues of orange, yellow, and red, which resemble a setting sun or a sunrise, symbolizing warmth, life, or even the passage of time. These colors are reminiscent of the African landscape and are often associated with vitality, strength, and hope.

• The foreground, where the child and the pot are placed, contrasts with muted tones of black and gray. This difference in color tones draws attention to the child and adds a feeling of timelessness or tradition. The monochromatic treatment of the child and the pot provides a sense of grounding and focuses the viewer’s attention on the simplicity of the scene.

3. Cultural Context: The style and content of the image point to African themes, especially rural life. The large clay pot and the way the child is dressed are traditional symbols in African societies, where water collection and the use of earthenware pots are common practices. The image may represent themes of sustenance, the essential nature of water, and cultural traditions.

4. Composition:

• The child is placed to the right of the frame, looking up towards the sun, which symbolizes a connection between humans and the natural world.

• The large, rounded pot on the left adds balance to the composition and acts as a cultural artifact, grounding the scene in rural life.

• The large sun in the background, bathed in deep orange, creates a dramatic backdrop, symbolizing hope, new beginnings, or the harshness of a hot African environment.

5. Visual Communication: The piece visually communicates a narrative of tradition, daily life, and the harmonious relationship between people and nature. The focus on the child could symbolize innocence, growth, and the future. The act of drinking water, a life-sustaining resource, may emphasize survival, sustenance, or purity. The artwork overall seems to celebrate African cultural practices and the deep connection between people and their environment.

6. Artistic Style: The image appears to employ realism in the portrayal of the child and objects, while the bold use of warm colors and exaggerated background contrasts adds an element of symbolism or expressionism. This blend gives the artwork both a grounded and slightly dreamlike quality.

PhotoCredits: Gotten from Pinterest

[markmaulas]

Week 1: Exploring SDG 9: A Mechanical Engineering Perspective

Weekly Blog - February 16, 2024.

This week, we report and discuss "Sustainable Development Goal 9." SDG 9 addresses the critical roles that industries, innovation, and infrastructure play in promoting sustainable development.

SDG 9 aims to develop inclusive, sustainable industrialization, encourage innovation, and provide resilient infrastructure. This objective acknowledges that strong infrastructure is necessary, especially in developing nations, to promote employment creation, economic growth, and technological innovation.

SDG 9 emphasizes sustainable industrialization, with future mechanical engineers playing a crucial role in developing and maintaining industries that prioritize resource efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and contribute to economic growth. They focus on innovation, designing, and building resilient infrastructure systems, including energy and transportation systems.

The goals of SDG 9 are well aligned with ES302: Technopreneurship. Students who complete the course will be prepared to handle the relationship between technology and entrepreneurship with the necessary abilities and mindset. We support the main objective of encouraging innovation and sustainable development by cultivating a technopreneurial and engineering mindset.

Mark J. Maulas - BSME 3A

[ladyazulina]

Azu is Talking - Sleepy Hollow

I haven't seen, read, or heard anything related to the movie, the series, or the story of Sleepy Hollow, I just have my own definition and it's that… I'm feeling hollow inside, and oh so sleepy.

It's actually worrisome, for myself, that I'm actually feeling that sleepy. I know sometimes we need a lot more rest, especially if you go through one period after a rough pre-hormonal stage, sleeping so badly during the entirety of it. You are in dire need of rest. But I have felt the need and desire to sleep to escape or avoid certain circumstances and feelings. I want to sleep to avoid reality. And that's a worrisome approach.

Being able to notice it is a huge step and I'm aware of it, but doesn't make the confrontation any easier.

Weekly Quests Overview Monday: Publish weekly. Tuesday: Celebrate ninth month. Wednesday: Final edit of [REDACTED] adventure. Thursday: English homework. Friday: Penpal correspondence. Saturday: Coffee tasting.

Monday

Quest of the Day: Publish weekly.

I actually did it, yeah, it’s floating around there. But I don’t remember how the day went. I’m having difficulties writing a bit of these weeklies daily, so when I sit down to do the whole writing, it’s usually at the end of the week and I already can’t remember how it started. Unless it left an impression.

If I don’t leave proof in my calendars or in posts on social media, there’s no way for me to know what happened. I guess I spent most of the day trying to finish writing the weekly, and then I posted it when the sun started to set. After that, how I intended to finish one of my editing projects as early as possible, I spent a few hours progressing on that. And that was it.

I should actually give all my projects simple and easier code names so I stop calling them Project #1 and Project #2 followed by a whole needed description to refresh everyone’s—including me—memories.

Tuesday

Quest of the Day: Celebrate ninth month.

Time’s passing by, but I’m really liking collecting every 1st in my belt. This month, though, approached quicker than expected, especially after my partner’s birthday celebration, so we were… caught by surprise. Apart from our monthly routine, we didn’t know what to do. It didn’t make it any less special though.

We’re trying to spend every possible waking moment together because we already have distance between us, but being able to set aside a whole day for Just Us™ is really nice.

I mean, only one day per month is not enough, I’m addicted to those Just Us™ moments and I’m trying to fill our schedules with at least a small one every day (like with our coffee breaks), but that’s usually hard—we’re getting busy, have lives apart, friends, family, responsibilities, a large etc.—, so I can’t really complain with this one day. Sometimes, like last month, we got to sneak a second out, like for his birthday, and soon enough, in about two months, there will be a repeat, but for my birthday.

For which, by the way, I’m pulling together an advent calendar and I’m inviting folks, whoever wants to do something with me, to take advantage of it and set some time apart. You can read more about it in this Tumblr post.

I’m not gonna even try to lie, my favorite part was when my partner relented and we decided on our Iron Valley setting (named Lonely Hill) and created our characters. The random was A Strong Thing™ here, we matched in most of our dice throws and I was baffled. Actually, I believe that’s an understatement. But I’m so excited! He agreed to progress a little bit with our campaign every month, so I’m way too happy! I don’t know, I love Iron Valley, I enjoy it a whole lot, it makes me super happy, it never disappoints. So maybe you will be finding updates about this new campaign sooner rather than later 👀

Oh! Also, btw, I haven’t really been taking into account these days when I’m scheduling posts and stuff, so this week’s post from my Personal Campaign on Iron Valley ran unaddressed. Next week won’t be a new one because I will be sharing this week’s one and scheduling the next, so—sorry, guys! On our monthlies I’m not working on anything, I’m just spending time with my partner, so I neither went with the weekly review. Maybe when I work on scheduling stuff in my calendar, I should share it for accountability. Have I already said I like accountability? Maybe I just need friends…

Wednesday

Quest of the Day: Final edit of [REDACTED] adventure.

I received notice of this from the editor on the weekend, but last Sunday I was battling a hefty headache through the whole day, so I postponed addressing it. On Monday, I received a message from the boss saying that he would look at the editions first and then send it back to me, so I took it out of my schedule until after our monthly, so it was going to be this fine day when I went to look at it.

I wasn’t exactly going to work on the whole edition just on this day and that was obvious when I got to take a look at it. I had a strong hunch when the editor sent me a bunch of questions about the adventure, so I already was… not excited about this last effort.

Not excited doesn’t actually describe it.

The boss personally asked me to not feel disheartened by the editions, but it’s been hard. I spent two days, Wednesday and Thursday, addressing the grammar and narrative changes, suggestions, and edits. The whole ten pages were smeared in red and I could barely breathe through all of it. I needed to stop on the first day after the fifth-page mark before I called it quits, so I could only finish the last five the next day. Now, I just need to address the comments questioning the adventure and the questions the editor threw at me, which I can only say will be nicer than the harsh red editions, but for how much?

Backstage Thursday

Quest of the Day: English homework.

16 pages to fill, 8 from the Student Book and 8 from the Workbook, that could be easier if only I had enough patience to spread them across the week. But no, I just want to end with it when I start it, so I spend around two to four hours weekly growing mad with every passing page, wishing to finish for once, with usually stupid questions to fill. That’s only one unit. I have eight units, and fortunately, this one was the fifth.

I also had the second out of four quizzes, and with an 80%, I don’t feel like I aced it. I passed it alright, yeah, but I could have done better. My second attempt was even worse than the first, so goddess me.

I took care to finish the edition project of the nice and friendly boss before that, I just have to check the changes made by the writers and answer comments, with a big final pass when all’s done.

After English, I worked on my backstage task, one small step at a time. I need order and organization in my life even though juggling this many accounts is unsettling, but I’ll make it through. After I finish separating everything, having clear each account’s purpose, it will all run smoother.

With two projects in the final stages, I feel both better and worse. It’s just that last stretch, but I have had jarring experiences during that same time, so I’m trying to not follow the flashbacks. I can go through. I just have to make a last effort. This time next week I may be free of them, who knows?

At least, so I hope.

Friday

Quest of the Day: Penpal correspondence.

I mean, I wanted to.

I have my angel waiting for more than a month, but we’re not rushing each other, I just remember it every day when I check my email. I haven’t felt like it just yet, but I haven’t forgotten.

And a new email just came, from a penpal who took two years to answer back. I understand the circumstances and I felt happy and all excited about answering back and picking it up again, but my head isn’t there.

I hate forcing myself to answer, but sometimes there’s no other way. The time it takes me is the one I can use to parse how I am feeling, but also, I have been awfully busy as well.

Probably soon 🫶🏼 but it seems I’ll have stuff to do this weekend, so I’m not that convinced just yet. I miss them both dearly and horribly, it’s just a matter of time.

So, about my friend’s birthday gift- let’s better not talk about it yet.

I’m feeling like I’m taking Fridays as a resting day, consciously or subconsciously. I mean, if my body needs it, I shall give it, but it’s bothering me. Sleepy, I have been so sleepy. My head hasn’t been in the proper place this week, hurting way too much; I have also been receiving way too much noise as well, my surroundings weren’t helping, so I have needed the rest. One way or another.

I tried to nap, but I was drifting on and off, watching over a friend’s group chat and waiting for my partner to go have a flash coffee break (of flash it had nothing, he stubbornly stayed until he couldn’t delay his meeting anymore. Tsk), so I couldn’t actually rest but at the same time, when my partner called, it felt as if I had fallen asleep.

I understand there’s something within me trying to stabilize itself, and I’m trying to help to the best of my abilities, but those aren’t good at all. I’m doing all I can. If the best I can do is drop everything and attempt a nap, then that’s what I’m doing. I’m tired of fighting against my body.

It’s supposed to go better in the future.

Playful Saturday

Quest of the Day: Coffee tasting.

I have been eyeing this event for about a week. It’s a Coffeest or something like that, a festival about coffee, and how I’m taking a liking to coffee, it seemed like a good idea to go. I wasn’t all in, but I was going to go, if everything seemed alright around the date.

Everything wasn’t alright around the date.

One of my older cats died a few days ago and I found the body, it was a gore, dreadful, gruesome scene. I had been with him just a few hours prior, so it was also hard to believe.

I have already been feeling down, discouraged with the [REDACTED] adventure stuff, and now this. I didn’t think I was in the mood to go coffee tasting.

In the end, there neither was money. My partner offered to pay for my entry, but I didn’t want to feel forced to go, so I delayed it to the last possible moment, to really confirm if I was going or not. I didn’t. And my mom spent a whole day apologizing for that, because she was the one bringing the event to my attention. I didn’t mind missing it that much, but it feel nice to be acknowledged.

So, I went back to my original plan. Checking changes and answering comments, progressing on my solo witchy game, and starting the second stage of the [REDACTED] adventure’s final edition. I ended doing just 1.5 of all that.

I checked the changes and answered some comments from the editing project alright.

I discovered a few details of the universe of my solo witchy game, but didn’t exactly made any progress apart from formatting-wise.

I didn’t even touched the [REDACTED] adventure. It isn’t even going to star in the magazine issue of this month; I still have the same deadline (two weeks), but it’s not coming out just yet.

I already started the weekend feeling sour, I didn’t want to make it worse. Especially with the outing I have today, one I’m not all that convinced of going. But it’s a family one, and I think I should go. I mean, I actually should be out there, but I’m scheduling this post, so I’m not knowing for certain until it arrives, so let’s hope I’m going and I’m having a nice time or if I stayed, I’m also having a nice time.

For next week, apart from the [REDACTED] adventure and the editing project, I’m not aware of something outside of my (thematic) schedule. I’m planning on having a meeting with my friends on Sunday, we’re still tweaking the details, so I’m not all that sure just yet. Let’s just wait and see.

I have never asked before, but how is your life going? If you ever feel the need to talk with someone, you can reach out to me, I don’t bite. I mean, only my partner, heheh.

[jello-n-cream]

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