The equation for fluid dynamics. The concepts behind set theory. The operators in relational algebra. The mathematics behind materials strength. The abstraction principle in computer programming. If you’re an engineer or a computer professional, I’m sure you can relate. These are the things I’ve learned in engineering school. I learned how to use equations to […]
Have you seen Ken? I haven’t. Even for the past 17 years. Ken was a name I gave the kid who persistently helped me learn how to write Visual Basic code back in 1999. I would not have survived the world of computer programming if it were not for him. And I could not have completed […]
I was having dinner with several of my friends when I laid my phone face down at the table. One side of the table was pressed against the wall much so that there isn’t enough space to rest my backpack against it. An item caught my eye as I was settling down my phone: a […]
Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to visit Vigan City in the Philippines. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 and recognized as one of the New 7 Wonders Cities in 2015. One of the highlights of our trip was taking a ride on the kalesa – a horse-drawn carriage […]
I heard deafening screams of excitement in our living room. Curious, I went down to check what was happening. My wife and kids were playing Super Mario on the Wii. I haven’t played this game in a long time so I asked what they were so excited about. The three of them were trying to […]